Whole School Tile Mural Opening

We are excited to announce the unveiling of our Whole School Tile Mural on September 1 2026.

This mural will form our school’s contribution to Round Square’s 60th anniversary and the 60 for 60 Adventure Challenge, encouraging students and staff to step outside their comfort zones and work towards a shared goal.

Over the coming months, our Arts and Design team and Maintenance team will work together with to create this special installation. Each tile represents an individual, coming together to form one united artwork.

We look forward to celebrating this meaningful achievement with our school community.

Helena Scarlata

Academic Leader Arts & Design

Primary Visual Arts: Celebrating Creativity and Artistic Growth

This term, students across the primary years have engaged in a diverse and enriching visual arts program, fostering creativity, technical skill development, and personal expression.

• Prep – Portraits and Masks (Identity):
Students explored the concept of identity through the creation of self-portraits and masks using drawing, painting, and collage techniques. Emphasis was placed on colour, texture, and symbolic representation. They also learnt about the famous portrait, ‘Monalisa’.
• Year 1 – Portraits and Symbolism (Inspired by Frida Kahlo):
Students developed imaginative portrait artworks incorporating personal symbolism, drawing inspiration from the distinctive style and narrative approach of Frida Kahlo.
• Years 2 and 5 – Collaborative Mural Project (Internationalism):
In collaboration with the Artist in Residence, students designed and produced a four-panel mural reflecting the school’s HARK principles and Round Square ideals, with a focus on “Internationalism”.
• Year 3 – Ballerinas in Action (Inspired by Edgar Degas):
Students investigated movement and form through artworks inspired by Edgar Degas, using a range of mediums to depict ballerinas and explore composition and line.
• Year 4 – Birds in Habitat (Inspired by Margaret Preston):
Students created collage artworks representing birds in their natural environments, drawing on Margaret Preston’s style and experimenting with natural materials, texture, and colour.

Overall, the program has supported students in developing confidence, creativity, and an appreciation for diverse artistic styles and cultural influences.
 

Vibha Tripathi

Visual Art Teacher