Art is taught from the Early Years to Year 6 and there is a carefully planned scheme of work which focuses on skill progression. Year 1 and Year 2 children have Art and Design and Technology lessons taught as two subjects which will be split during the academic year. We will start the year with Art and follow on from Spring term 2 with Design and Technology.
Pupils experience a wide range of creative activities including observational drawing, painting, collage, printmaking and textiles. They also explore various types of three dimensional skills such as clay, wire and mixed media sculpture and they are encouraged to work collaboratively as well as on their own individual pieces.
Wherever possible, children are encouraged to take initiative and develop projects in their own way. They are actively involved in evaluating their progress allowing for them to achieve high standards whilst having creative fun. Furthermore, pupils are encouraged to participate in local and national competitions and we have a good track record of achieving Art Scholarships in Oxfordshire senior schools.
To enhance the children’s experience of Art further, they may have opportunities to go on gallery visits or meet visiting artists. Culture Day and our Manor Arts Festival also give them a chance to embrace Art alongside the other Arts. Finally, we provide many creative extracurricular clubs that children can join too.
