St Dominic the Aventurer

 Our Dominican Difference means our young people are formed with the 800-year old Dominican commitment to justice, truth, reconciliation and compassion. Students are always encouraged to be responsible for making the world a better place and embracing the future with hope. 

Last week our St Dominic the Adventure Years 3 and 4 students participated in creating artworks using natural materials. The inspiration for the session was based on the artwork by sculptor and photographer, Andy Goldsworthy. Mr Walker led this engaging session with the support of some Year 10 students, various teachers across the campuses and learning support staff. 

Here are some reflections from our Year 3 and Year 4 Adventurers:

 

I liked building with sticks because it was interesting and fun. We got to see how the sticks connected to make things like a campfire.

Eilbron Jajoo
Year 3

I worked with Angela and Claire to make a wreath from autumn leaves and sticks. It was fun collecting the materials and making the artwork together from natural materials.

April Serna
Year 3

I thought this activity was fun because we got to make our own artwork as a group. We worked together to decide who did different things and then we made an artwork together.

Aria Leung
Year 3

I liked making a sculpture with my group. We made a spiral with the sticks and we made fireworks with the leaves. We were happy with the way it turned out because it looked good and I enjoyed working with different people.

Vijayan Jayaseelan
Year 3

I really enjoyed playing with other students to create different sculptures using natural and sustainable products such as leaves.  

I really enjoyed playing with other students to create different sculptures using natural and sustainable products such as leaves. 

Natalie Wong
Year 3

It was fantastic to create artwork with sticks and leaves to make different patterns and sculptures.

Josh Stack
Year 3

My favourite part was making different mazes with the sticks we came up with lots of different designs which were easier and harder.

Sofia Brodowska-Nidelkos
Year 3

I really enjoyed scavenging for natural resources and thinking about how we were going to use them in our artworks.

Deon Aldridge Chow
Year 4

It was a lot of fun making a wreath using sticks with my friends.

Lam Phan
Year 4

My group and I made a spiral using sticks and leaves as it made us think of never-ending life.

William Kategiannis
Year 4

I really enjoyed making different designs with my group. It made me realise that there are a lot more things to do than just staying indoors.

Esther Chiew
Year 4

I really enjoyed making leaf art because there were a lot of variations of leaves to make something creative and interesting. 

Aiden Park (Year 4)

Renee Andrews 
Instructional Leader