Aesthetics in WVPS
Vision
Every West Viewan is a talented pupil waiting to be discovered and developed.
Mission
ACES of West View means that every pupil will be able to:
Appreciate people and cultures (civic, global and cross-cultural
literacy)
Create by applying their knowledge and skills and create
opportunities for themselves (active contributor) (critical, adaptive and
inventive thinking)
Explore their talents and express themselves (self-directed
learner/confident person)
(communication, collaboration and information skills)
Serve the school and community (concerned citizen)
Message from HOD, Ms Charmian Lee
“Every child is unique with talents waiting to be discovered and developed. Opportunities are provided through Aesthetics and CCAs for pupils to discover and develop their talents. Through the learning process, pupils develop tenacity and are equipped with life skills and values; becoming passionate learners and confident leaders. With encouragement and support, every child is capable of producing his/her very own masterpiece."
Curriculum Framework & Description
Music
Music Curriculum Concept
The Primary and Lower Secondary Music curriculum seeks to develop musical understanding through the three Musical Processes of Listening, Creating and Performing. As illustrated in Figure 2.1 below, these three Musical Processes (i.e. the three overlapping circles in the centre of diagram) are core to the Curriculum Concept and are inter-related and inter-dependent in practice.
Art
Syllabus Objectives
Recognising students as key agents of learning, the objectives of the primary art syllabus are to develop all students as active artists and informed audience with
• visual inquiry skills to discover and explore their surroundings;
• curiosity, imagination and enjoyment in art making and art discussion;
• confidence in working individually and in groups to focus ideas and create artworks; and
• awareness of and respect for histories and cultures of key artworks and artists in Singapore and around the world
