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Art

In the previous weeks, students continued to work on the single subject unit of inquiry ‘How
the World Works – Elements and principles’, as a connection to their learning in the home-
room. Students continued to explore and learn about the function of line, color, and form,
while showing their understandings of the works of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist
artists. Svetlana Spasic-
Glid
Students chose materials to work with and an artist to respond to by drawing or painting Art
with watercolors.

Students reflected on their learning in the second trimester through choosing their favorite
piece of art and explaining their choice.

Spring Fair Art Competition

As every year, the PTSA organizes The Spring Fair Art Competition. All the students, parents,
and teachers are invited to participate. The theme is ‘Extra-Ordinary’. The participants should
choose an everyday life object and portray it in the most extraordinary way.

The participants can produce either a:

 2D representation of the ordinary/extra-ordinary object (approx. paper size A4 or square
30cm x 30cm): or
 3D model (up to a height of approx. 20cm)

If required, the art teachers can provide paper or other art materials that are readily availa-
ble. Note: No digital photography or graphic art will be accepted.

The submission deadline for participation in the Art Competition is 3pm on Friday April 7th.
Entries can be handed in to the art teachers: Ms Spasic Glid at the Lower School; Ms Jovovic
at the Middle School; and Ms Skoric at the High School.

Grade 4A students have classes on Wednesdays.
Grade 4B students have classes on Fridays.

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