Performing Arts at Queenscliff Primary School
At Queenscliff Primary School, we believe in nurturing the creative potential of every child through our vibrant Performing Arts Program. Aligned with the Victorian Curriculum structures, our program offers a dynamic blend of music, drama, and dance, providing students with valuable opportunities for self-expression, collaboration, and personal growth.
Engaging Curriculum
Our Performing Arts curriculum is thoughtfully designed to align with the Victorian Curriculum, ensuring students develop essential skills and knowledge across diverse artistic domains, including Music, Drama and Dance. Through dynamic and engaging activities, students experience various forms of artistic expression—from mastering musical instruments and choreographing dances to exploring dramatic storytelling techniques and multimedia creativity.
Creative Expression
We celebrate the unique talents and creative potential of each student, fostering a supportive environment where they can freely express themselves through music, drama, and dance. Our educators guide students in discovering their individual artistic voice, building confidence, enhancing collaboration skills, and deepening emotional intelligence. Participation in the Performing Arts promotes critical thinking, innovation, and cultural awareness, equipping students with the skills to express their ideas and emotions compellingly and authentically.
Performing Arts Programs
School Musical Production
Queenscliff Primary School prides itself on its vibrant and inclusive musical productions (every 2nd year) which serve as a cornerstone of the school's creative and cultural endeavours. These productions are much anticipated events within the school community, showcasing the diverse talents and collaborative spirit of students, teachers, and staff.
Upcoming Events
This year promises exciting performances:
- Shrek the Musical Jr. – Students from Grades 3–6 will present a vibrant theatrical production in November
- Arcare Mini Concert – Our Grade 2 students will perform a repertoire of classic songs at Arcare Point Lonsdale
- The Wonder Schools Showcase – Students from Prep to Grade 2 will showcase their talents at the Geelong Arts Centre, celebrating creativity and community engagement.
- Assembly performances – P-6 Solo and group performances termly
Experiences for our students:
Circus Skills and Dance (Prep – 2)
African Drumming (3/4 Students)
Live Theatre Excursion to the Geelong Arts Centre (5/6 students)
Music, Voice and Values: Promoting Inclusion at QPS
Kindness is Key - Original Song
At QPS, we value student voice, creativity, and the power of music to bring people together.
Our Year 3–6 students took time to reflect on the year and consider how the words we use can shape our community. In small group discussions, they explored the impact of language—sharing examples of hurtful words or phrases they may have heard in our school or broader community that don’t reflect our values.
These thoughtful conversations led to a deeper understanding of the importance of diversity and respect. Students reflected on what it means to create a space where everyone is accepted—regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, disability, or any other difference.
From these reflections, students created vibrant posters filled with inclusive, uplifting messages they want to see embraced across our school.
Building on this, a group of passionate Year 3/4 musicians transformed these words into a powerful original song. They were given the exciting opportunity to record the track in a professional studio, bringing their message to life through music.
This project stands as a lasting reminder of how creative expression can be used to promote empathy, understanding, and inclusion.