Music and Choir Programs
Instrument Music Program
Kapinara Primary School offers students the opportunity to participate in the Instrumental Music Program, delivered through Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS). This highly regarded program is available to selected students in public schools across Western Australia.
Entry into the program is based on musical aptitude testing and other selection criteria. Students who are selected have the opportunity to develop their musical skills through high-quality instrumental tuition and participation in a range of enriching music activities.
Students in the program receive free instrumental lessons from specialist teachers and may take part in ensembles, performances and other musical opportunities that extend their learning and enjoyment of music.
Instrumental Music teachers are qualified musicians and registered teachers who are passionate about music education. Through Instrumental Music School Services, they support students in more than 400 public primary and secondary schools across Western Australia, delivering a consistently high standard of music education.
Violin & Viola Christian Read
christian.read@education.wa.edu.au
Flute Ela Kwasny
elzbieta.kwasny@education.wa.edu.au
Double Bass Kristy Malcom
kirsty.malcolm@education.wa.edu.au
CELLO Chloe Christian
chloe.christian@education.wa.edu.au
Guitar Sabina Ibrahimbegovic
sabina.ibrahimbegovic@education.wa.edu.au
Orchestra
Students participating in the Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) program are invited to join the school’s String Orchestra in their second year of learning their instrument. Typically, this means:
- Violin and Viola students join in Year 4
- Cello students join in Year 5
- Double Bass students join in Year 6
The orchestra is led by our violin and viola teacher, Mr Christian Read, who supports students in developing their ensemble skills and confidence as young musicians.
The String Orchestra rehearses once a week on Monday mornings in the Music Room. Students arrive at 7:30am to allow time to set up, rehearse, and pack away before the start of the school day at 8:30am.
Participation in the orchestra provides students with the opportunity to play in a collaborative ensemble, strengthen their musical skills, and perform for an audience. Each year, the orchestra proudly represents the school at the WA Schools’ Junior Orchestra Festival.
Rockapella
Rockapella is our school choir and rehearses weekly as a lunchtime club on Thursdays from 1:00pm – 1:20pm in the Music Room. Students eat their lunch during rehearsal and still have time to enjoy playtime afterwards.
Singing together in a choir offers many benefits for children. It can help build confidence, boost mood, strengthen teamwork, develop listening and musical skills, and support learning through increased brain connections. Most importantly, it is a wonderful way for students to express themselves and have fun through music.
Throughout the year, the Rockapella Choir has the opportunity to perform at several school and community events. These may include:
- The School Soirée
- Wembley Downs Fair
- The End of Year Concert
- Selected school assemblies
Students who join the choir are expected to commit to participating in these performances.
If your child is interested in joining Rockapella, please register through Qkr!. This registration provides permission for your child to attend rehearsals and confirms their commitment to the choir. It will also ensure you are added to the Rockapella email distribution list to receive important information and updates.
Uniforms
Choir and orchestra uniforms available to hire through the P&C Qkr app. There are limited numbers, however the shirt/pants can be purchased from shops like Kmart, Big W, Target etc.
The uniform shop coordinators will fit the uniforms during school hours and be sent home with students before the students first performances.
External Providers
Kapinara Primary School is fortunate to partner with several external organisations that use our facilities under licence to provide additional learning and enrichment programs for students.
If your child is interested in participating, please use the contact details or links below to learn more about each program.
Coastal Tennis
Tennis lessons are held Friday mornings during the school term. https://www.coastaltennis.com.au/schools
Redhage Basketball
Basketball clinics are held after school on Mondays during the school term on the basketball court . https://www.redhagebasketball.com/contact
Keyed up Music
Small group guitar and keyboard lessons are available after school on Tuesdays during the school term in the music room https://www.keyedupmusic.com.au/contact-us
Chess Club
Open to all Kapinara Primary School students, with beginners welcome. Held Thursday mornings in the Library. jay@laknerchess.com.au
Perth Running Club
Run/Sprint training with Sarah Jamieson, held Tuesday mornings on the top oval. School Run Club Perth; Kids Run Coaching
Young Engineers
STEM-based learning program empowering children through hands-on engineering activities.
Held Fridays after school in the Library. Young Engineers
Pro Football
Soccer coaching for children of all ages and abilities, focused on building skills and providing a positive experience through the game.
Held Tuesday after school. Program Schedule – Pro Football Training
Kapinara Playgroup
