Aesthetics Department

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Vision
Shaping and impacting young minds through education in the Arts
 
 
Mission
Nurture artistic talent to become passionate patrons and practitioners in the arts by creating a vibrant aesthetics culture, that promotes experimentation, expression and discovery learning, leading towards aesthetics excellence. 
 
 
Goals
  • Cultivate a sense of open mindedness, respect for the Arts of different genres
  • Develop relevant knowledge and critical thinking skills to critique the Arts with maturity
  • Instill wonder, inspire and encourage creative expression, art discussion and appreciation
  • Infuse IT into the learning and creation of the Arts
  • Provide opportunities and platforms for pupils to celebrate and showcase their aesthetic talents
  • Enable every pupil to be able to play at least three musical instruments by the end of the six years education, including one Chinese instrument
 
 
Staff

Pillars to support our pupils achieve the department goals.
Courses, Workshops and training for Staff
Action Research Projects, meetings, discussions and reviews for improvement of approach and programmes

 

Pupils' Artwork
Take a look at our website with our pupils' artwork here (click on picture):

 

 
 
 
 
Physical Structures

Art Galleries
  • “5603 ArtGallery” showcasing pupils work, established in 2008
  • “STAR” ArtGallery - Art galleries of famous European and local artist works are established in 2008 to promote art awareness among pupils. Good art works are showcased in school and at the year end exhibition.       
  • ‘Public galleries’ showcasing our pupils’ work along the stairways near the garden outside Art Room, indoor sports hall and other parts of the school’s compound
Murals on the walls of the school’s compound

      
 

     

Programmes
Areas of Focus for the Art & Music Curriculum in PCS

  
 
Other Programmes
  • Mass Singing
  • Integrating Art with other subjects
  • Arts Excursions - Pupils also embark on learning journeys to art museums, concerts and are encouraged to participate in competitions.
  • Talent Identification Programme
  • Assembly Programmes
  • Year end Concert and Art Exhibitionwere organised to provide a platform for our pupils to showcase their talents and bolster art, music and dance education efforts in the school.
  • Various Competitions (School Based) – Lantern Making Competition; Drawing & Colouring Competition; ‘Poi Ching Idol’ – Talent Quest (P5 & P6 pupils – Singing/ Dance)
 
 
Specialised Groups/Talents
 
1) Choir
 
2) Chinese Dance Club (niche)
 
3) Art Club
 
4) Chinese Orchestra
 
5) Band
 
6) Chinese Opera
 
Note: Please refer to the CCA webpage respectively.
 
 
 
Introduction
 
The aesthetics in Poi Ching Primary is one that is very vibrant and engaging. With the intention to bring about a generation of arts-savvy students, we provide our pupils with an avenue of a broad-based education that develops capacities for creative and critical thinking. The programmes in PCS have been customised not only to equip our pupils with the relevant expertise and experience; more importantly, it aims to ensure that they fully enjoy the learning process. We also believe that this is an important avenue that can build confidence, create greater awareness of themselves, improve their self-esteem, develop and sustain their interest in learning, instill independence and bring out their potential.
 
Progressive Art Modules for mastery of art elements are carefully planned and aligned to support the MOE objectives of promoting Art Awareness, Appreciation and Discussion. The innovative ‘STAR’ (Synthesis Through Art Reach) project is implemented to all P3 and P4 pupils for the development of critical thinking and art discussion.Art galleries of famous artist works are established to promote art awareness and appreciation. Good art works are showcased in the school compound and at various art exhibitions. Art lessons infusing ICT & NE values are also carried out. 
 
Performing art programmes at PCS include both the instrumental and movement/ dance education. These aim to promote creativity, the desire for personal and group expression and instilling a life-long love for the arts.
 
Being a SAP school, the understanding and exposure to Chinese Culture is essential.  Thus, learning of Chinese Art and Music elements are inevitable (Please refer to the table above for other modules in place). All Poi Ching pupils will be able to play at least three instruments confidently at the end of the six years education, including a Chinese instrument.
 
Year end concert is organised to provide a platform for our pupils to showcase their talents and bolster music and dance education efforts in the school. Pupils also get a chance to perform and express their talents during various exchange programmes, festive celebrations and assembly periods.
 
Pupils also embark on learning journeys to art museums, concerts and are encouraged to participate in competitions.
With the programmes in place and the dedication of the teachers to educate, identify and develop the students in the field of the arts, PCS is certainly working towards being a premier SAP school of world class standard.
 
 
Awards and External Participation
 

ECCTA – Exploring Chinese Culture Through Aesthetics (2005)

  • Achieved the School’s Outstanding Contribution Award


Chinese Opera Performance

  • Performance at National Library to the public in 2007, Joint Local Peformance, with other schools
  • Performance at Singapore Victoria Theatre – 2007
  • Performance in Japan (Osaka---2007)
  • Performance at Futsing Association during Chinese New Year 2008
  • Performance at Cathay on 24/02/2008
  • Involved in the filmy of shows by MediaCorp and Singapore Opera Institute(缤纷万千在昇菘---17/05/2008)
  • Local performance before overseas performance in Moscow (Republic Poly from 21/05/2008--- 22/05/2008)
  • Take part in workshop and performance in Moscow(17/07/2008---26/07/2008) http://kid-fest.livejournal.com/
  • In charge of bringing students for performance at Drama Centre on 10/09/2008
  • Performance in China ( Shan Tou ) on 10/11/2008
  • Performance at Singapore Museum 2009
     

Art Innovation Project 2008

  • Awarded Coyote Funds ($7000); Shared proposal at Cluster Level
 
E1 Cluster Chinese Singing Competition 2008
  • 1st Prize, 3rd Prize, Consolation Prize

1st East Zone Music Competition, 2007

  • Achieved a Bronze Trophy, Piano piece
6th On the Spot East Zone Art Competition, 2008
  • Achieved the top 4th Prize and a consolation prize
  • Pupils work were exhibited at National Library
 
Recycling Bag Design Competition, 2008
  • Won a consolation prize
 
Pocket Calendar Design Competition 2008
  • all P4 pupils participated
  • Achieved a Merit award, P4 pupil
 
Singapore Bienale Art Workshop and Exhibition 2008
  • Some P3 – P5 pupils participated, at old City Hall Building
 
Lego Art Competition 2008
  • work got into finals; exhibited at Suntec City to the public
 
Colgate ‘Happy Smily Face’ Art Competition 2008
  • all P1 pupils participated
  • Won a prize
 
Choir Performance 2009, National Day
  • to the public at People’s Park Complex
  • Chingay 2010
 
Painting of Banners for Chingay, 2010
  • Teachers, pupils, parent volunteers and PCS staff worked together; Drew and painted 60 banners
 
Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging Results
  • The students, together with the teachers-in-charge and instructors have done the school proud. 
 
Heartland Beat Art Competition, 2011
  •  SherrSherra Ng of 4E won the Merit Award

 
 
Art Club
 
Achievements:
2009 SYF Central Judging - 2 Gold, 2 Silver Awards
2011 SYF Central Judging - 2 Silver, 1 Bronze Awards
 
Chinese Orchestra

 
Achievements
2008 SYF Central Judging - Gold Award
2006 SYF Central Judging - Silver Award
2004 SYF Central Judging - Silver Award
 
Concert Band

Achievements:
2006 SYF Central Judging - Silver Award
2008 SYF Central Judging - Silver Award
  
Chinese Dance Club 

Achievements:
2008 SYF Central Judging International Dance      - Gold with Honours Award
2008 SYF Central Judging Chinese Dance             - Gold Award
2006 SYF Central Judging International Dance      - Gold with Honours Award
2006 SYF Central Judging Chinese Dance             - Gold Award
2004 SYF Central Judging International Dance      - Gold Award
2004 SYF Central Judging Chinese Dance             - Gold Award
2003 SYF Central Judging Chinese Dance             - Gold Award
 
With this, we have managed to sustain a Sustained Achievement Award for Aesthetics for the second time running.
 
Sustained Achievement Award (Aesthetics)
 
Achievements:
1) 2nd Sustained Achievement Award (Aesthetics) for Dance - 2008

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