Junior Art, Craft & Design

“Creativity is in us all – and it’s good for our minds and spirits” – Grayson Perry

 The Junior School has its own light and spacious art room; a vibrant and exciting place where students experience a wide range of media and materials through a broad and engaging curriculum – a place where creativity flourishes.  

Intent

We want all our pupils to thoroughly enjoy the creative process and to have confidence in expressing themselves visually. Our aim is for all children to leave enjoying art and have an appreciation for the arts.

We give our young artists opportunities to:

•   Produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences. To communicate what they think and feel, or make what they imagine and invent
•   Build confidence and become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques
•   Appreciate and interpret what they observe. Evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design
•   Recognise the achievements of artists, designers and craftspeople, from different times and cultures 

 We recognise the talents and abilities of our pupils by participating in a range of national art competitions such as The Royal Academy’s Young Artists Summer Show.  

 Artwork created by all pupils is displayed throughout the school which inspires others and promotes a sense of pride.

 Opportunities are provided for pupils to work outside their timetable lessons by joining Art Club and attending trips to galleries and museums.