The Music program at Dunsborough Primary School brings our community to life. It creates a joyful, inclusive environment where every child can grow, connect and feel a strong sense of belonging. Through shared musical experiences, students develop confidence, connection, collaboration, resilience and teamwork.
Our music room is a vibrant, hands-on space where students play instruments including ukulele, keyboard, guitar and percussion, building focus, creativity and self-discipline. Regular performances, from assemblies to community events, give every child the opportunity to shine.
Students learn through the interconnected strands of the Western Australian Curriculum, Music – Making and Responding. They actively sing, play, create and perform while developing the ability to listen to, reflect on and appreciate music. Our Year 4–6 choir rehearses weekly and performs at school events and festivals across the South West and Perth, strengthening students’ connection to the wider community.
We also value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, recognising music as an important form of storytelling and connection to Country, and fostering respect and understanding.
Students can access further opportunities through the Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) program in Years 5 and 6, with pathways into the highly regarded Geographe Bay Music program.
Music is more than a subject, it supports the development of the whole child. Research shows that music strengthens literacy, numeracy, memory, and attention, while supporting wellbeing, focus, and emotional regulation. Music is part of who we are. At Dunsborough Primary School, every child is given the opportunity to discover their voice, express themselves with confidence, and grow into curious, capable and compassionate individuals, on stage and beyond.