Music

Music at Wayfield is taught by music specialists. Music instruction is documented to accelerate brain development in children, particularly in the areas of the brain responsible for processing sound, language development, speech perception and reading skills. 

In classes, our specialist music teachers perform and accompany the children singing using live instruments. Each week the students carry out physical musical activities which develop their fine motor skills, aural and rhythm memory skills, visual memory skills, cognitive and social skills. In Years 2, 4 and 6, the children have the opportunity to develop their skills by learning how to play a range of percussion instruments as well as ukules. Our music specialists encourage the children to think and act creatively, thus developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills that can be applied in all areas of learning. We develop music into a whole school strength.