Students will develop a greater musical vocabulary and through listening to music become aware of tempo, dynamics, mood, rhythms and melodic expression in music. In Grades 6 and 7, emphasis is placed on teaching students to sing easily with good tone quality and expression. The fundamentals of music theory are introduced, as is a brief exploration of the history of music. Students are introduced to various musical genres such as opera, jazz, blues, and symphonic. The music program is supplemented by a series of in-school concerts, which highlight various composers, orchestral formations, and soloists.
Students perform for their parents during two yearly concerts.
The aim of physical education is to promote through selected physical activity, certain physiological, psychological, and sociological competencies which enable each individual to establish and maintain the self realization and expression necessary for a pleasant and productive existence in our society. In Grades 1 - 3 the emphasis is on body movements and perceptual motor skills is extremely important. Little importance is given to competition during these years, and activities are planned that allow every child to experience success. Acquiring and maintaining basic fitness, as well as the enjoyment of an activity receive early and prolonged attention. In this approach, emphasis is placed on student discovery within a learning context.