We really value Art & Design at Royston St John Baptist CE Primary School. We believe that our curriculum and the teaching of Art & Design in our school provides children with a creative outlet to explore and express their emotions. It can also help to build resilience and develop social skills. For many of our children, the teaching of art & design can be a creative outlet for releasing emotions, as well as being a subject that everyone can achieve in, regardless of academic ability. Every piece of art is the result of our imagination and is an indicator of our creative talents. It is a subject for all to enjoy at different levels, without exception.
‘The world is a canvas but to the imagination.’
Henry David Thoreau
Curriculum Documentation
Art Overview
Art Sequence of Learning Document
EYFS Learning in Art Overview
Subject on a page - Art
Blog Posts
In the community…
We are out in the community again this week spreading joy and making people smile. We took some time to do portraits of the visitors of West Meads. This children were role models and really enjoyed meeting and talking to members of our community. [gallery...
Elmer workshop…
Our parents and carers in Foundation Stage joined us for a workshop linked to the Elmer book. The children shared their vocabulary routines and listened to the story. They then created a wonderful picture of Elmer to keep. Thank you to everyone who attended we had a...
Progress!
Year Three have started learning to play the flute this year and what they are making! The children are loving taking on a new hobby and learning a new skill. We can't wait to perform to parents later in the year.
Pastel techniques…
Year Five are practising their pastel techniques in art this afternoon. Blending and tone techniques were used to show different effects.
Music filled the corridors today…
Year One and Two pupils had their first music lesson. They loved the experience and chance to use Mr Spencer's piano. We cannot wait to see their progress.
Arts Award…
We celebrated gaining our Arts Award in Year Five by attending an event with the Arts Council. We celebrated our achievements and shared the journey all embarked upon. What a fantastic celebration!
Matilda
We took part in the drama festival. Our performance of Matilda was brilliant! The children had a great time performing in a real theatre to a packed audience. Here is a few shots from our dress rehearsal to our performance at Birdwell theatre. We are so proud of you...
Here is a selection of our fantastic pieces of art inspired by the paintings of Georgia O’Keeffe.
A lovely surprise…
After our wonderful history day based on the Queens Jubilee, we discovered that Mrs Butterfield’s dad was a Queen’s guard. What an amazing fact. We have loved drawing pictures of him.
During our mini beast topic…
...we have read the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, moved around our outdoor area like butterflies and created artwork in the style of Matisse's The Snail. We have also been patiently waiting for our class caterpillars to complete their transformation into...