Aesthetics

Approach

At Meridian Primary, the Aesthetic Department nurtures creativity and self-expression through both Art and Music, guided by our four key approaches: Express, Exposure, Experience, and Appreciation.

• Express: We encourage every student to confidently express their unique ideas and emotions through diverse artistic and musical forms.
• Exposure: Students are introduced to a wide range of techniques, styles, and cultural influences that broaden their creative horizons.
• Experience: Hands-on activities, including performing, creating, and participating in competitions, allow students to engage actively and develop their skills.
• Appreciation: Through exploring art and music from local and global cultures, students cultivate respect and deeper understanding of cultural diversity and heritage.

Our Art program fosters innovation and imagination by offering varied opportunities for self-expression and showcasing talent, both inside and outside the school community.

In Music, we believe every child has innate musical potential. Our curriculum provides meaningful, enjoyable experiences that empower students to listen, sing, play instruments, and create music across different genres, connecting them with their cultural roots and the wider world.

Key Departmental Programmes

• Modular Music Programmes (Keyboard, Ukulele, Guitar)
• Modular Art Programme (Chinese Painting and Batik Painting)
• iPad projects (Using iPad applications to learn and create Music)
• Museum-Based Learning
• Meridian’s Got Talent
• Aesthetics Week
• P.A.M. Express

To learn more about the painting ‘Drying Salted Fish’, our P2 students must first see, touch and smell salted fish!	Beautiful ceramics pieces during the P5 Modular Art Programme
Creating a pinch pot during our ceramics lesson	Seeing a sculpture we have learnt about in class, up close at the
Every Meridian student can play classroom instruments like xylophones, metallophones, resonator bells, and percussion.
Our Meridians explore becoming a DJ by mixing beats and sound effects, blending two songs together and exploring other audio effects on the iPads

Highlights

Meridian’s Got Talent

Meridian’s Got Talent is an annual event organised for students to showcase their musical and art talents as part of our Children’s Day Celebrations. In this competition, Meridians are invited to submit their creative work to the teacher-in-charge. There are two categories:

• Senior Category – Individual/Group
• Junior Category – Individual/Group

Family members are also encouraged to participate with their children as a family bonding activity.

For enquiries on the school’s Aesthetics, please email:
Mr Aidil Effendy (Head of Department)