Aesthetics Department

At Evergreen Primary School, our Aesthetics curriculum—comprising both Art and Music—is thoughtfully designed to provide every child with meaningful, joyful, and progressive experiences in the visual and performing arts.

Through hands-on exploration, creative expression, and structured skill development, students:

• Grow in confidence and communication

• Develop a deeper appreciation for the arts

• Strengthen their social-emotional learning through artistic experiences

Our lessons are crafted to nurture not only artistic talents but also the holistic development of each child, empowering them to express themselves and connect with others through the universal language of the arts.

Alignment with National Curriculum Standards:

• Based on the current MOE Art and Music Syllabi
  

Integrates 21st Century Competencies (21CC):

• Communication
  

• Collaboration
  

• Critical Thinking
  

• Self-Management
  

Key Pedagogies:

• Art lessons focus on developing visual literacy, experimentation with media, and personal response to artworks.
  

• Music lessons are grounded in the Kodály approach, emphasising experiential learning through singing, rhythm, movement and solfege.
  

Key Learning Outcomes and Progression:

• Develop appreciation for local and global arts and culture
  

• Build skills in listening, performing, creating and responding
  

• Grow in confidence and collaboration through expressive platforms

Key School Programmes

Aesthetics Assembly

• Conducted once a term to expose students to quality arts performances and deepen appreciation
  

Features professional artists and curated programmes supported by external partners, including those under the National Arts Council (NAC)

Arts Carousel

• Whole-school art exhibition transforming school spaces into vibrant galleries
  

• Fosters pride and student voice through visual expression

  

  
  

  

Art Museum-Based Learning Journey (MBL)

• Primary 4 students visit local art museums to engage with artworks in authentic settings
  

• Builds visual literacy, discussion skills, and deepens understanding of artists’ intent
  

• Encourages reflective thinking and inquiry

Art Inquiry Based Learning Curriculum

• A student-centered approach where students actively explore and investigate topics through research and class discussion
  

• Construct their own understanding and meaning of artworks through experimentation with art materials individually and collaboratively

Instrumental Programmes: Ukulele, Keyboard, Cajon, STOMP

• Progressive skills-based instrumental learning from P3–P6
  

• Enhances musical expression, ensemble playing, and rhythmic understanding
  

• Builds perseverance, collaboration and musical confidence

Kodály-Based Music Curriculum

• Focuses on solfege, rhythm, singing and inner hearing
  

• Lays strong foundations for music literacy through active music-making