Year 12 Work in Progress Night

Year 12 Visual Arts students presented their Body of Works in progress to their families, staff, peers and external markers on Wednesday 28th May in order to receive feedback on their works so far. It was wonderful having nearly 50% of our Year 11 classes attend this evening in order to gain insight into what the Body of Work process will be like for them next year.

Johnny Romeo, renowned Australian Pop Artist hosted our WIP Night. He has worked with our Year 12 students as a part of our Artist in Residence program and has been a part of their artmaking since the Year 11 Body of Work in a day workshop last year. Year 12 students enthusiastically answered Johnny’s questions regarding their conceptual and material practice. 

Thank you to all our family and friends who were able to attend this evening. The Year 12 students found it to be a valuable experience. They are now busily executing the feedback received for their Assessment Task 3 (Body of Work Progress). We look forward to showcasing their completed Body of Works after the due date, some time in Term 3/4.

Junior CAPA Showcase

Well done to our Visual Arts students for their vibrant display at our Semester 1 Junior CAPA Showcase. It was fantastic to see such a huge turn out at the event! Our students have worked hard this semester to produce artworks in a number of different art mediums. Under the guidance of their class teachers, they improved and refined their techniques and applied these to their artmaking practice. We will announce the winners of the Semester 1 Principal’s Award and People’s Choice Awards in the upcoming Junior assembly and Week 8 Newsletter. Congratulations to our artists, we are already pumped for an end of year Showcase!

Thank you Mrs Kemal

The Visual Arts team would like to extend our best wishes to Mrs Kemal who will be on maternity leave at the end of Week 7. We wish you and your family all the best! The staff and students will miss you while you are away, however we are also over the moon for you as you welcome your first baby. Enjoy this special time and we look forward to meeting Baby Kemal soon. 

In Mrs Kemal’s absence, we welcome Mrs Sanders to the Visual Arts team. Our classes have already had the chance to meet and work with Mrs Sanders and we are excited for her to share her expertise (particularly in the area of ceramics) with us. Thank you Mrs Sanders and we are thrilled that you are joining the SAC learning community. 

Mrs Claudia Harris

Leader of Learning Visual Arts

Year 7 Large Scale Oil Pastel Animals

This term, Year 7 Visual Arts students have been exploring the rich natural heritage of the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. These two iconic World Heritage sites have inspired a deeper understanding of Australia’s unique biodiversity and environmental significance.

As part of their studies, students researched animals native to these ecosystems and selected one to feature in a large scale oil pastel artwork. From vibrant reef fish and sea turtles to cassowaries and tree frogs, each piece reflects the student's individual style while showcasing the colour and beauty of these remarkable creatures.

This unit not only developed students' skills in blending and layering with oil pastels but also encouraged them to reflect on the importance of conservation and our connection to the natural world.

Year 8 Students Explore Light and Shadow Through Photography

This term, Year 8 students in Mrs Psaila’s class have been developing their photography skills by exploring the theme of light and shadow. In class, students learned how lighting, contrast, and composition can dramatically transform an image and create mood or meaning.

Indoors, students used torches and everyday objects to cast shadows and capture interesting forms through the lens. They experimented with angles and intensity of light, producing creative and thoughtful compositions.

Although our original plans for outdoor photography were disrupted by rainy weather, students adapted brilliantly. They made the most of the wet conditions by photographing reflections in puddles around the school. These spontaneous moments resulted in some of the most striking images of the project.

The final photographs show a strong understanding of visual storytelling and creative problem solving. The results are truly outstanding and a testament to our  students' curiosity and adaptability.

Mrs Psaila

Visual Arts Teacher