Creative Expression in the Primary School

By UWCSEA Communications Team
January 2026

As part of their Unit of Study, Grade 5 students explore performance through singing, dance, and movement, learning how music and rhythm can tell a story. Working across classes and supported by a student orchestra, they develop their skills through rehearsal, collaboration, and ensemble work.

These weeks of learning came together at this year’s Herd Mentality Arts Festival on Dover Campus, where students shared a performance built around animal role-play and collective storytelling. The production explored themes of teamwork and friendship, and was shared with parents.

This article was published for Dunia January 2026.

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