Mission

To develop awareness of and appreciationfor Arts of various cultures and the role of Arts in daily living.

To develop the abilityfor creative expression through Arts-making.

To provide the basis to develop passionand life-long involvement in Arts.

Key Programmes

1. Modular Enrichments

The acquisition of arts skills is further enhanced through direct arts-making during Art and Music lessons. All students are given the opportunity to acquire a focused art skill pitched at their level. The enrichment aims to expose them to different active arts experiences. The enrichments are as follow:-

Level	Music	Art & Craft
Primary 1	Boomwhackers	Young Artist
Primary 2	Singing	Young Artist
Primary 3	Ukulele for Beginner Recorder for Beginner Ethnic Drum	Sand Animation
Primary 4	Ukulele Recorder Brazilian Drum	Museum-based Learning
Primary 5	Beatboxing Ethnic Music	Ceramics
Primary 6	Garageband Guitar	Batik Artrage

 

2. Primary 2 Learning Journey to a Theatre Production

The school develops a structure to ensure that every student is given the opportunity to watch a public musical, dance or drama performance at least once in primary school years. Prior to the attending the performance, students get to learn about theatre etiquette. As a post-event activity, students pen down their learning experiences through a journal reflection.

3. Termly Aesthetics Assembly Programmes

Quality arts assembly programmes are scheduled termly to expose the students to a wide range of art forms. Assembly showcases by professional artists and arts groups such as Acapella group, Middle-East Instrumentation and Shadow Puppetry have been inspirational to the students. Outreach talks are also conducted for our Primary 5 and 6 students who are talented in Arts so that they are aware of the different alternatives secondary school path.

Enrichment Programmes

1. ABRSM Music Theory Class (Grade 1)

Students who are involved in music-related CCAs such as Brass Band, Choir and String Ensemble are given the opportunity to acquire the knowledge of Grade 1 Music Theory. It aims to enhance students’ practical experience in their respective CCAs. At the end of the course, they will sit for the ABRSM Grade 1 certification.

2. Lower Primary Music Enrichments

Primary 2 students are given a choice to go through different music enrichment programmes after-school. Violin and Brass Band enrichments are conducted to allow the young enthusiasts to start learning the music instrument before they start their CCAs in Primary 3.

3. Lower Primary Philatelic Museum Visit

Each stamp tells a story! Selected lower primary students who show interest and talent in art are involved in the guided tour of the museum galleries and learn about Singapore’s culture, heritage and milestones that have been recorded on stamps.

4. Little Picasso Art Camp

Students get to learn more about the different art techniques and skills during the school holiday’s Little Picasso Art Camp conducted by the Art teachers! Quality art pieces are curated and exhibited in the school and at public places such as libraries and community clubs.

Signature Programme

1. M.A.D (Music, Art and Dance) Day

M.A.D Day is a carnival-like day planned for Shuqunites to immerse themselves in a blend of various arts forms. Interesting theme is set every year to excite the students in this fun-filled day. Teachers, parents support group and alumni members work together to contribute ideas and efforts to bring arts expression and appreciation to a greater level for the students.

2. P6 Stardust Competition and St@R Time (Shuqun Talent @ Recess)

There are many opportunities for students to showcase their musical talents in Shuqun. Platforms such as S.T.A.R Time (Shuqun Talent @ Recess) and P6 Talent Competition aka Stardust are among the favourites.

 

Music, Art And Dance Day

P6 Post Psle Guitar Enrichment

2018 Arts Festival On ‘make’