The Creative Arts K-6 Syllabus is organised within the following strands: 

 This term in Creative Arts, Year 5 will be engaging in: Music

During Term 1, students will be exploring West African Cyclic patterns. Students will gain the  ability to perform rhythmic patterns and with a strong sense of pulse through West African cyclic music. Throughout this topic, students will develop their theoretical understanding of cyclic terms and specific techniques; and performance ability by using a range of percussion instruments- specifically the djembe. This unit is broken into three section which develops and builds upon their understanding: 

• How does some music use cyclic patterns?
• How can different sounds be used rhythmically?
• Can we make our own cyclic pattern?

Students will be assessed on their ability to work collaboratively, explain relevant terms learnt throughout the unit and show learnt techniques and skills through performance and theoretical understanding.