• Junior Arts

    at Fairholme Junior

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Vibrant and full of life, The Arts department is a spirited display of the heart and soul of Fairholme College.


Our Fairholme Junior Arts program, enriches the lives of our Junior School students through a rich tapestry of creative experiences.


Lead by dynamic and experienced specialists teachers, our students are immersed across multiple facets of the Arts, including dance, drama, music and visual arts.


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'The Arts give us the creativity to express ourselves, while challenging our intellect. The Arts integrate life and learning for all students and are integral in the development of the whole person.'


- Dr. Terry Bergeson, November 2001

The wonderful world of The Arts


The classroom program at Fairholme Junior is enhanced through many extra opportunities, including:

  • membership of instrumental and vocal ensembles
  • performances in stage productions
  • the showcasing of our visual arts within the community
  • lunchtime concerts
  • Sing Out and String Out Festivals
  • City of Toowoomba Eisteddfod


  • Music

    Music is an integral part of life at Fairholme Junior.


    Weekly Music Lessons

    Starting with our Kindy students and continuing through to Year 6, our students enjoy dynamic, Kodaly based, weekly Music lessons with a specialist music teacher. In these lessons, musical skills are developed and honed and the joy of making music is paramount.


    Choral Music

    All students in Prep to Year 6 are part of a Class Choir and receive a 30 minute lesson every week.


    Instrumental Music

    Fairholme Junior offers two years of tuition on an orchestral instrument, as part of the Junior School curriculum through our Year 2 String Program and Year 4 Band Program.


    Bands and Ensembles

    The Junior School offers girls the opportunity to be a member of the:

    • Junior String Orchestra (Years 3-6)
    • Junior Band (Years 5-6)
    • Junior Chime Choir (Years 4-6)

    Specialist Music Tuition

    Individual and paired (where applicable)  tuition is offered for:

    • Instrumental Music - all instruments
    • Piano
    • Vocal Tuition - Fairholme Singing Studio
    • Speech & Drama

    Annual Performances

    Our annual Junior School Arts Showcase is performed by every student from Years 1 to 6 and our Christmas Musical features our Kindy to Year 3 classes. 


    As well as the many performance opportunities for our students during the year, students may undertake AMEB or Trinity College examinations. 


    Individuals and groups may also participate in the Toowoomba Eisteddfod and other community events.


  • Dance

    Experiences in Dance allow our students to express themselves through movement and responding to music.


    Dance Lessons

    Fairholme Junior students from Kindy through to Year 6 participate in dance lessons with a specialist dance teacher for one term each year.


    These weekly lessons focus on learning age-appropriate choreography and movement to the beat of fun, contemporary music covering a range of different styles of music and dance moves. 


    Fairholme Physie Team

    The Junior School offers girls the opportunity to be a member of our Fairholme Physie team. 'Physie' (also known as Physical Culture) is the combination of movements designed to increase strength, fitness and flexibility.


    Annual Performances

    In addition to these classes, the students incorporate dance into their annual Junior School Arts Showcase peformance, featuring every student from Years 1 to 6.

  • Speech & Drama

    Building confidence, developing dramatic flair and providing opportunities to perform are core elements in our Junior School Speech & Drama program.


    Drama Lessons

    Fairholme Junior students from Prep through to Year 6 participate in weekly drama lessons with a specialist teacher for one term each year.


    Specialist Speech & Drama Tuition

    Individual and paired (where applicable)  tuition is offered for Speech & Drama.


    Annual Performances

    Our annual Junior School Arts Showcase is performed by every student from Years 1 to 6 and our Christmas Musical features our Kindy to Year 3 classes. 


    As well as the many performance opportunities for our students during the year, students may undertake AMEB or Trinity College examinations. 


    Individuals and groups may also participate in the Toowoomba Eisteddfod and other community events.


    Attendance at live, professional performances throughout the year enhance out students understanding of theatre and performance.

  • Visual Art

    Students participate in a wide range of learning experiences that challenge their ability to think, create, respond and reflect on artworks.


    Visual Art Lessons

    Visual Art lessons are undertaken with a specialist teacher each week in our Junior School Art room for all year levels, Prep to Year 6.

Specialist Lessons

3 Step Junior School Program

Junior School girls in Year 3, have the opportunity to participate in group lessons for:

  • violin
  • viola
  • cello.

These small group lessons support the girls to become members of the Junior Orchestra.

3 StEP Sign Up

F@B 5 Junior School Program

Girls in Year 5 can participate in group lessons for:

  • flute
  • percussion
  • saxophone
  • clarinet
  • trumpet
  • trombone
  • euphonium. 


F@B 5 Sign Up

Specialist

Arts Tuition

As part of The Arts program at Fairholme College, Specialist Arts Teachers offer Music or Speech & Drama lessons for Junior School students.


Lessons are available for girls in Prep to Year 6.


For further details, contact [email protected].

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The Arts Facilities

Patrea O'Shea Performing Arts Centre

Home to Junior and Senior classroom music, co-curricular ensemble music, specialist studios for music tuition and practice, and the Dance Studio.

Middle School Music Rooms

Two additional music rooms located in the Middle School.

Visual Arts Spaces

Two visual art studios that spark the imagination and inspire creativity.

Drama Spaces

Students have access to two dedicated drama spaces.

Performance Venues

Venues include the Assembly Hall with Yamaha C3 Grand Piano and Pipe Organ, Cameron Room in the Homestead and the New Chapel.