Music Program
At Tintinhull we have introduced a new music program and have employed a specialist teacher from the Conservatorium of Music in Tamworth. Each class K, 1/2, 3/4 and 5/6 have a one hour music lesson every Thursday.
Students have had the opportunity to perform, compose and respond to music by singing, dancing and playing a variety of musical instruments. This has deemed to be a popular program among students.
CAPERS Dance Spectacular
CAPERS is a Bi-ennial production involving Public School children from K-12 from the North West and New England areas in a spectacular production of dance, music, drama and visual arts.
At Tintinhull all students are offered the opportunity to take part in this wonderful production in the Small Schools' Dance. Tintinhull along with other small schools in the area come together for a massed dance performance. The students rehearse at school and perform their dance item three times. These include a Matinee (in school time) and two night performances. CAPERS is suitable for all students who simply love to sing and dance. No auditions needed, just the opportunity to develop skills and enjoy an experience of a lifetime!
Chess Team
This year, we have established a chess competition team. Our chess team meets every second Tuesday during lunchtime in the Library. As this is our first year, we are not entering any out-of-school competitions but will be holding competitions within the school. Chess helps develop students' problem solving skills and their critical thinking.
Debating Team
We have also formed a Debating Team including students from Years 3 and 4. These students will not be entered into the state-wide competition this year but they will be given the opportunity to hold formal debates in order to practise the skills necessary to compete next year. The debating team currently meets once a week to formulate arguments and plan debates as a team. This helps build these students' ability to cooperate with one another and develop their speaking and listening skills.