Our Year 1 and 2 children have been exploring primary and secondary colours. Today, we investigated paint mixing and made predictions about what would happen when two primary colours were combined. The children took great care with their painting, experimenting thoughtfully and enjoying the magic of new colours appearing on their palettes. This learning will continue throughout the week as we explore how to create different shades and tints by adding white or black.
As part of their ongoing exploration of the topic of slavery, Year 4 children created expressive artwork inspired by Banksy’s street art style. Using a footprint stencil as a central symbol, they combined bold colours and layered textures to represent themes of movement, identity, and resistance. Around the footprint, they incorporated calligraphy—recently learned in class—to write powerful words like “Freedom,” “Master,” and “Slaves,” encouraging reflection and discussion.
Over the past few weeks, the Year 4 children have been learning about Banksy and his distinctive style of street art. They explored some of his most famous pieces, as well as the tools and techniques he uses. After sketching and planning their own artwork inspired by Banksy – and linked to their Dimensions topic on slavery – the children created their stencil designs. Today they used these stencils to paint their slavery-themed artwork. Next week, they will build on this by applying their calligraphy skills to add key vocabulary related to slavery.
This week, our Art Club have been mastering all sorts of paper-folding techniques — bridges, zigzags, coils and spirals. Using their new skills, the children created some incredibly colourful 3D paper sculptures.
They’ve loved experimenting, and the results are absolutely fantastic!
Our talented Art Club took full advantage of the lovely weather this week by heading down to the Secret Garden!
The children gathered natural materials and used them to create some absolutely stunning transient art. Their creativity and imagination shone through every leaf, twig, and petal!
What a wonderful way to end a Monday!
Class 6 have been diving into the wonders of the Arctic, and this week, we’ve been mesmerised by the beauty of the Aurora Borealis!
In our Art lessons, we’ve been experimenting with pastels and chalks, learning how to smudge and blend colours to recreate the breathtaking Northern Lights. Using different techniques, we’ve captured the swirling, glowing skies that makes this natural phenomenon so magical.
It’s been a fantastic way to combine our Geography and Art skills, and we can’t wait to display our stunning creations!
Our talented Art Club members have been hard at work creating incredible pieces inspired by animals from around the world!
We’re so proud of their creativity and hard work!
Today in the outdoor classroom ARC 1 explored numbers in such a creative way. Using chalk and stones the children built part-whole models for numbers up to 10, helping them visualise and understand number relationships. We emphasised the use of mathematical language throughout, reinforcing key concepts. ARC 1 also got to tap into their artistic side, using natural materials from the environment to create beautiful, unique artwork. It was a wonderful blend of nature, learning and creativity, and the students loved it!
Our budding artists are travelling the world through Art! Last week, we honed our sketching and shading skills to draw majestic Antarctic seals. Today, we explored vibrant traditional African patterns and created unique borders, before sketching African animals using our developing drawing techniques.
Next week, it’s all about colour! We’ll bring our sketches to life with oil pastels, then dive under the sea to discover even more amazing animals.
Year 5 are really enjoying producing a range of visuals of the Sun using a variety of tints, tones and shades.
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