Specialists 2026

Term 2

At Nar Nar Goon Primary School, our specialist programs play an important role in providing students with a rich, well-rounded education. Each week, all students participate in one hour of Visual Arts, STEM, Physical Education, and Auslan, ensuring they develop skills beyond the core classroom curriculum.

These programs foster creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, physical wellbeing, and communication skills. They also allow students to discover personal interests and strengths, build confidence, and engage in hands-on, meaningful learning experiences.

Regular participation in specialist subjects supports students’ academic growth, social development, and overall wellbeing, helping every child thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

AUSLAN:

Auslan (Australian Sign Language) is taught in primary schools to help students develop inclusive communication skills and a deeper understanding of the diverse world around them. Learning Auslan builds empathy and awareness of the Deaf community while giving students practical language skills they can use to communicate in different ways.

Studying Auslan also supports cognitive development, memory, and visual-spatial skills, while encouraging confidence and expressive communication. By learning another language in a hands-on and engaging way, students broaden their cultural understanding and learn the importance of respect, accessibility, and inclusion.

Physical Education:

Physical Education (PE) plays a vital role in supporting students’ health, wellbeing, and overall development. PE helps children build fundamental movement skills, coordination, strength, and confidence while encouraging lifelong healthy habits.

Through active participation, students develop teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship, and the ability to set and achieve personal goals. PE also supports mental wellbeing, helping students manage stress, improve focus, and feel more connected to their peers.

By engaging in regular physical activity in a supportive environment, students learn the value of staying active, looking after their bodies, and working positively with others — skills that benefit them both at school and beyond.

This term our Foundation students will be learning the routines and expecations of attending PE. They will particpate in the PMP Program. The Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) helps young students develop coordination, balance, and body awareness through fun, structured activities. It is important for building foundational motor skills that support writing, sports, and everyday movement. PMP also promotes confidence, concentration, and social interaction, giving children a strong start to their learning journey.

In Year 1/2, students are developing the skills and confidence to participate successfully in team games and group activities. Through a range of fun and engaging games, students are learning how to work together, communicate effectively, take turns, and show good sportsmanship. Aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, students are also building personal strengths such as resilience, cooperation, persistence, and confidence while developing their fundamental movement skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

In Year 3/4, students are developing their teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills through modified games such as Polo Hockey. Students are working collaboratively to design and refine their own version of the game by creating rules, deciding on team sizes, and exploring fair play and game strategies. Alongside developing their movement and game skills, students are building personal strengths such as leadership, cooperation, resilience, and creativity. To celebrate their learning, students will participate in a Polo Hockey tournament at the end of the term.

In Year 5/6, students are building their teamwork, leadership, and strategic thinking skills through the development of modified games such as Polo Hockey. Working collaboratively, students are designing and refining rules, team structures, scoring systems, and gameplay strategies while continuing to develop their movement and game skills. Aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, students are strengthening personal and social capabilities including communication, resilience, leadership, and decision-making. Students are also participating in Interschool Sport, representing the school in AFL 9s, Soccer, Netball, and T Ball, where they continue to develop teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence in competitive sporting environments.

STEM:

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) helps students make sense of the world around them and prepares them for a rapidly changing future. In primary schools, STEM encourages curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through hands-on, real-world learning experiences.

Students learn to ask questions, solve problems, design solutions, and work collaboratively. They develop skills in reasoning, digital technologies, and innovation while building confidence to try, test, and improve their ideas.

By engaging in STEM learning, students strengthen their ability to think logically, adapt to challenges, and apply their knowledge in meaningful ways — important skills for learning, life, and future careers.

This term in STEM, students across the school are exploring living things through a focus on Biological Science, building on their learning from our Gumbuya World incursion.

Foundation and Year 1/2: Students are learning about Australian animals and how we can group them by their features. They are also exploring living things by observing and sorting, including learning how plants can be grouped.

Year 3/4: Students are building on their Gumbuya World experience by grouping Australian animals based on what they can see and identifying what makes something living. They are also learning about the life cycle of flowering plants.

Year 5/6: Students are exploring how the features and behaviours of Australian animals help them survive in their environment. They are also investigating why plants look and grow the way they do, and how this helps them adapt.

Visual Art:

Visual Arts gives students the opportunity to explore creativity, express ideas, and make sense of the world in imaginative ways. In primary school, art encourages students to experiment with different materials, techniques, and styles while developing confidence in their own unique voice.

Through creating and responding to artworks, students build fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to think critically and reflectively. Visual Arts also supports emotional wellbeing, providing a positive outlet for self-expression and helping students develop persistence and pride in their work.

By engaging in Visual Arts, students learn to appreciate diverse perspectives, take creative risks, and see themselves as capable, creative thinkers.

It is going to be an exciting term for all students, unleashing their creativity this year in the art room, exploring a range of skills, techniques, and projects together.

Welcome back to Term 2 in the Art Room. Term 1 saw lots of creativity and we are very excited to see our students continue to unleash their creative abilities further this term. In the Art Room we are very big on encouragement and persistence. It has been fantastic to see students build their self-esteem and self-expression as they learn how to trust themselves and communicate their thoughts and feelings with art. 

Foundation students will investigate the elements of line, shape, and colour through a range of engaging, hands-on activities. They will produce artworks linked to special events such as Anzac Day and Mother’s Day, explore creative use of line and shape, and build their understanding of primary and secondary colours through playful experiences connected to a variety of literacy texts.

Students in Years 1/2 will explore painting through a variety of creative, hands-on experiences. They will develop their understanding of colour mixing, including primary and secondary colours, and create artworks linked to significant events. Throughout the term, students will experiment with a range of painting techniques such as mark making, watercolour, and mixed media methods including salt, glue, and blowing techniques, building confidence in how paint can be used to create different effects and images.

Students in Years 3/4 will explore a variety of art techniques including drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture. They will create artworks inspired by special events, develop self-portraits, and experiment with portraiture, while building skills in creativity, materials, and artistic processes.

Students in Years 5/6 will engage in a range of focused art projects, including creating Anzac Day pieces, designing and producing tie-dye and floral works, and developing detailed self-portraits. They will also explore cultural practices through basket weaving and build skills in observation and form through dragon eye drawings and 3D models, strengthening their understanding of different materials and artistic techniques.