Vistara Primary school in Richmond Hill is one of our smaller independent not for profit primary schools with a focus on Neo Humanism.

Neo Humanism is based on the understanding of inter-connectedness between self, others and the natural environment.

Each year Vistara create an art exhibition which is normally displayed on the school grounds in Richmond Hill. This year due to COVID-19 the students exhibition was forced to be displayed outside the school and is now on display in the glass room at the main entrance of Lismore Square, opposite the escalators. During the next two weeks of school holidays take a minute to view the students work which was completed every recess and lunch break during Term 3.

(The Vistara Primary School 'Rhythms of Nature' art exhibition at Lismore Square main entrance)

‘Rhythms of Nature’ is the title of this years exhibition. Using critical and creative thinking skills, Kindy to Year 6 students explored solutions to repurpose objects and materials that would normally end up in landfill.

Students’ works also celebrate our connections with nature and natural materials were also incorporated into their exhibition pieces. “If you look closely you can spot shower sponges, a cleaning glove, toilet rolls, a foil baking tray, keys and a zoingo boingo to name a few”, said Phoebe Sweet, the Kindy and Year 1 teacher.

(Ella Duckett working one her creation. Photo:supplied)

In STEAM, (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Kindy and Year 1 dismantled two computers to see how they work and what’s inside. This process inspired excitement and fuelled their imagination to create their ‘Cities with the nuts and bolts people’, transforming landfill into works of art.

“We know that plastic isn’t fantastic for our environment” says Hannah, one of Vistara’s Year 6 students.

(Student Hannah Fryer with parent and mum Tanja Taljaard working on this years art project. Photo:supplied)

Hannah reclaimed unwanted plastic cups that were found at the recycle centre and upcycled them to create a beautiful chandelier.

The ‘Rhythms of Nature’ art exhibition is now on display at Lismore Shopping Square’s main entry foyer.

For more information about Vistara Primary School visit www.vistara.nsw.edu.au