In 2021 students in Grade 3 and 4 choose two elective subjects from the list in this course guide. The courses run for one semester each (two terms) and combine Grade 3 and 4 students, which gives students an opportunity to work with peers from other classes.

Where appropriate teachers taking these courses will provide feedback to classroom teachers which may contribute to every student's grades and reports. Art, Drama and Digital Technology are still integrated into every student's regular classroom curriculum and Music is also a specialist subject for all students in 2021. One of the benefits of an elective program is that students can focus in greater depth on areas of interest in a variety of fields.

Students are asked to discuss their elective choices with their parents/guardians and choose subjects in order of preference. Due to limitations on class sizes and available equipment and learning spaces, students may not always get their first choice of elective subject.

Students will be briefed in more detail regarding the course content for electives and an explanation of the process for choosing subjects.

2021 Elective Subjects – Grades 3 and 4

• Art
• Drama Performance
• Dance
• Music Performance – Band
• Digital Technology
• Coding
• Design and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths)
• Outdoor Activities

The Arts

Art

This course aims to develop students’ artistic techniques such as drawing, painting, print-making or even basic sculpture.  Students who enjoy being creative and developing their ideas using a variety of art materials are encouraged to take this course.

Drama Performance

In Drama Performance students use voice and movement to create roles, characters and short performances for audiences.  Students will perform basic scripts and develop improvisation skills. Drama Performance students will be working towards a final major performance at the end of the year.  The culminating performance will be performing in the Kingston Campus Nativity.

Dance

In Dance students explore meaning and interpretation using movement and basic dance techniques. Students learn to follow set routines and basic choreography as well as dance improvisation skills. This course is designed to give students a fun and engaging dance experience.  It caters for all students from beginners to those who have some formal training in Dance. 

The culminating performance will be competing in the Southern Tasmania Dance Eisteddfod.

Music Performance - Band

In this course students rehearse and perform a selection of traditional and modern songs as a whole band.  Band is suited to those students who are interested in furthering their skills in a particular instrument.  In Band, students will be working towards a final major performance at the end of the year.

Technology

Digital Technology

In Digital Technology students will work with basic electronics such as Edison Robots and Ozbots, creating programs that bring these creations to life.  This subject will develop student’s understanding of how computers and information technology can be applied to solve problems.

Coding

Coding is an introduction to computer coding. Students will be working on problem solving and creating basic computer programs.  Block based programming to create games, computer simulations, digital art and interactive stories are the major components of this unit.

Design and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths)

This course requires students to design and investigate projects using a combination of science, technology, maths and artistic skills.  This is a practical course where students apply the knowledge and skills learnt in class to engineer creative solutions using a range of materials.

Outdoor Activities

This course is an introduction to basic outdoor activities and skills. Students will engage in a variety of practical activities such as short walks, basic outdoor education learning, outdoor challenge and thinking exercises, sports and games.