Category Archives: Expressive Arts

P4B’s Amazing Line Art

LI: We are learning to create art using a variety of different lines.
SC: I understand the purpose of line within art.
I am aware of a variety of types of lines
I can experiment with different types of lines.
I can create a piece of artwork using line.

This week we have been learning about the importance of lines within art. We looked at a variety of different artists’ work and discussed their use of line and it’s purpose. We then began to experiment with different types of lines on our whiteboards and then shared our work with the class, giving and receiving feedback.
We will use what we have learned to create and draw our own imaginative farm scene using a various line styles and colours.

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Primary 2 and 3: The BFG at Christmas!

Following their interdisciplinary context for learning on the BFG, this week Primary 2 and 3 presented their original The BFG at Christmas to our parents and carers. They showed us their creative skills through drama, singing and improvisation, well done Primary 2 and 3! Santa even made a surprise appearance at the end. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

 

Le Petit Monde visits Mid Calder

This week we were delighted to welcome Tania Czajka, a french puppeteer to the school. Tania has her own puppet company called Le Petit Monde. The ethos behind all Tania’s shows are to introduce and develop french in a fun and stimulating way. Prior to Tania’s visit we had been set a challenge to learn some french. Fortunately for us we had completed our homework task of learning all the words and songs for the show. The show ‘Lapin Wants to Meet Santa’ was based on a naughty rabbit looking for something to heat him up, until he came up with a chocolat chaud or hot chocolate. As Lapin was sleeping Santa appeared on the stage and talked to the children in french. Through the performance there were many opportunities for audience participation and interaction with the different puppets, which made the show very entertaining. A big thank you to Tania for coming to perform for us and help us develop languages in the school in a fun and engaging way.