School of Rock 2012

Yesterday our school participated in the regional 'School of Rock'. It is a great opportunity for our musicians to get to perform on a big stage with lights, a great sound system and a big crowd. It not only shows off our schools talented musicians, it also gives our students the chance to see other schools in action. This year our Ukulele and Percussion bands had the opportunity to go. They both put on a stellar performance which the audience really enjoyed. Our Ukulele players even got a special mention fron the MC as one of his four standout musicians.

Term Two School Concert

A concert was put on last week which gave some of our many Instrumental Programme students an opportunity to perform. This time around it was some of our Junior School musicians, beginners through to those that have been playing for a couple of years. They all did a fantastic job. We also got treated to all of our performance bands showing us how talented they all are. Everyone had a great time. We are very proud of our music programme here at Coburg Primary.

Introducing: Percussion Band

Introducing the Coburg Primary School Percussion Band. This band was introduced to the schools bands in 2011 and always puts on a fantastic performance.
This year we have Oliver, Leo, Marwa, Sienna, Utku, Abby, Zayden, Esin, Gus and Yasemyn rocking us with some tribal beats.

The Big Top

This claymation animation was made last year by Grade 5/6H for the Art Show. Click on this link to have a look: http://youtu.be/Dx39R5lEu1E

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Grade 5/6: SYMMETRY

 

sym·me·try

   /ˈsɪmɪtri/ Show Spelled[sim-i-tree] 

noun, plural sym·me·tries.

1. the correspondence in size, form, and arrangement of parts on opposite sides of a plane, line, or point; regularity of form or arrangement in terms of like, reciprocal, or corresponding parts.

2. the proper or due proportion of the parts of a body or whole to one another with regard to size and form; excellence of proportion.

3. beauty based on or characterized by such excellence of proportion.

4. Mathematics .

a. a geometrical or other regularity that is possessed by a mathematical object and is characterized by the operations that leave the object invariant: A circle has rotational symmetry and reflection symmetry.

b. a rotation or translation of a plane figure that leaves the figure unchanged although its position may be altered.

5. Physics . a property of a physical system that is unaffected by certain mathematical transformations as, for example, the work done by gravity on an object, which is not affected by any change in the position from which the potential energy of the object is measured.

Band t-shirts

The band t-shirts have been designed and are ready for purchase. The order form has already gone out to the Percussion and Ukulele bands, so they can wear their tees to School of Rock. The order forms will be going out for the Rock and Marimba Bands at the beginning of Term 3.

C.P.S Ukulele Band

Introducing: Phoebe, Marwa, Lenny, Willow, Sienna, Yasemyn, Zayden and Lochlan. They are 'Ukular Attack'.
The Ukulele Ensemble is new to Coburg Primary School this year, and will be performing with the Percussion Ensemble at the upcoming 'School of Rock' Concert.

The Here/There Project

Using a grant from the Sydney Myer Foundation, the school concert this year will be a show using puppets and music designed by and for the students of Coburg Primary School.

Progress report:

The Here/There project is going very well! Nearly every class has had a go at designing and beginning making their puppets for our performance in August. The prep/1s have made beautiful body part puppets, the 1/2 s have created shadow puppets of people, animals and vehicles, the 3/4s have begun making rod people puppets, the 5/6s are making aliens, people disguised as aliens and special effect body puppets...Yes, there is an alien theme developing! Thanks heaps to our parent helpers, you make the process much easier, so keep it up! Also thanks to the teachers and staff for assisting the project, we really appreciate it.

We need boxes! Please if you have large boxes (from fruit boxes to fridge boxes!) Please bring them in to either the office on the senior side or the hall on the junior side in the next two weeks.

Thanks for everyone's enthusiasm, the kids have been overflowing with creative ideas and excitement!                                                                                                           
Katrine and Trina