CELEBRATING MUSIC AND CULTURE

Music will fill Mooroopna Primary School during Education Week.

Students will immerse themselves in music by performing in bands and choir, as well as participating in various songs.

“We will have a musical exposé, celebrating music in our school,” acting principal Carla May said.

“All of our students will be participating in music education, focusing on rhythm, pitch, within the realms of iconic Australian songs.”

Music will be threaded throughout the school, and students will have the chance to showcase their musical talents.

“We will be having our choir performance, and there will be music in our classrooms,” Ms May said.

“Chants and songs are used as part of learning.”

Wanyara, a Yorta Yorta group that provides interactive First Nations cultural experiences, will also be part of the musical program.

“At our school, we focus on local culture and we are delighted to have local cultural aspects of learning in our curriculum for our students,” Ms May said.

She said this helped bring awareness of Indigenous culture to the students.

“That is the history and the environment where we live.”

Ms May said the school had a proud history of focusing on the arts, and it was important to celebrate all the musical aspects of school life.

“It teaches our students teamwork, it is a great creative avenue for our students, and often the skills and knowledge learned in primary school are taken into their life after leaving.

“Music is part of our expression, it's part of our history.”

Bang the instrument: Mooroopna Primary School students are keen to play music in Education Week.

Pride in performance: Music is a big part of Mooroopna Primary School.

On song: Students will learn about music and its history.