Primary 1 – Art – Spring 1
In spring 1, P1 were asked the question: What do we know about trees? This was then explored through sketch, before practicing the skill of printmaking. Students started by brainstorming everything they knew about trees...
Year 10 – Art – Autumn 2
In Autumn 2, year 10 turned their hand to technology and were asked the question: What is digital art? Students began by using the school laptops to research different programs available to create digital art through ‘painting’...
Year 9 – Art – Autumn 2
In Autumn 2, year 9 were asked the question: What is print making? They were introduced to some of the techniques in printmaking and looked at some of these methods in practice by artist Delita Martin. We incorporated the...
Year 8 – Art – Autumn 2
In Autumn 2, year 8 explored the question: Who was Pablo Picasso? This formed part of a module on sculpture, using Picasso’s lesser-known skill as a sculptor for inspiration. Students started by designing and making an abstract face from...
Mencap Careers Visit
Our Year 11 students recently welcomed visitors from Mencap, the national charity supporting people with learning disabilities. The session gave students an inspiring look into the wide range of career opportunities within the care and...
Year 7 – Art – Autumn 2
In Autumn 2, year 7 investigated: What does it mean to be an individual? They began by creating mood boards to answer the question, who am I? They then moved onto to explore the work of AI WeiWei,...
Primary 3 – Design & Technology – Autumn 2
P3 started their first Design and Technology module by designing and making a mobile phone case. They began by evaluating existing phone cases; asking whether they were functional and appealingand then identifying who they might be aimed at and the qualities of a good phone case.Students then...
Primary 2 – Design & Technology – Autumn 2
P3 began their year in design by investigating levers and sliders before making their own. They began by identifying levers and sliders in the environment around them and gaining an understanding of how they move....
