THE C H R O NI CL E F E AT UR E S
CREATIVITY IN THE CLASSROOM Fostering student creativity.
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reativity is proven to not only teach children self-expression but also to provide opportunities for children to try out new ideas and ways of problem-solving. This then has benefits for their future lives with creative children becoming enterprising individuals and capable leaders. Kinross Wolaroi School recognises that creative thinking is an invaluable skill for students and our teachers are encouraged to embrace creativity in all of their classes. Junior School Teacher Tim May has fostered a learning environment that gives students the confidence to generate creative works, evident by his colourful classroom walls. “Wall displays are an important part of any classroom as they make the room more inviting,” Tim said. “These displays give students an opportunity to learn from each other and appreciate others’ work, nurturing empathy, respect and a strong sense of classroom community.” Tim and the other teachers in the Junior School have been encouraging Year 5 and 6 students to produce work that relates to the history and traditions of Visual Arts, Music, Drama and Dance. They were also motivated to think outside of the box by investigating the variety of work that can be made in each of the artforms.
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