The next stop on our Global Art Passport is Oceania!  During the summer term the children will emerse themselves in the art from this region of the world.

Twelve children were chosen to be ‘artists in residence’, at Pallant House in Chichester….this is their adventure….

Access to  the Studio

Pallant House has their art  studio which is  reserved for our school for the duration of our visit.

Access to the Gallery

The children have been given an official School in Residence lanyards that grants them access to all the gallery spaces. Using a sketchbook and pencils they can observe, record and experiment as much as they like.

A chance to celebrate

There is an exhibition of the children’s artwork from 30th July until 7th August.  This will be an opportunity for the children to share their art with family, friends and the wider community. 

Week 1

Creating a sculpture in the style of Barbara Hepworth.

Barbara Hepworth was a famous artist who made her sculptures inspired by the natural world.  She made lots of sculptures which have a hole in the middle, so you can see the inside and outside of the sculpture, and to let the light through.

The children looked and discussed the sculpture.  Then the turned around and drew the sculpture from memory.

After that, they looked at the sculpture and did an observational drwing.  They looked at both drawings and discussed them…which one looked most accurate?  Which did the prefer drawing and why?

Back in the art studio the children looked at stones with holes in them and then did a drawing of a sculpture inspired by Barbara Hepworth.

Then came the fun, and nerve racking part! The children each had a bar of soap and they had to carve their sculpture, using a variety of tools, including clay tools and even teaspoons!

We celebrated our work at the end of the session, discussing what we liked about each sculpture and talking abouth the  chgallenges we came up against and how we over came them.

What a fantastic first session… we can’t wait for next week!

Weeks 2-5

The children created Jubilee commemorative pottery, using clay. They  drew their designs first and then made them from clay, using templates.  Once the clay had dried they used acrylics to paint them.

What a wonderful atmosphere there was around the school as all the staff and children embraced the Jubilee celebrations, by decorating their doors.  Thank you to everyone for all their hard work and creative flair that went in to making their doors ‘fit for a Queen’! Our Chair of Governors, Mrs Liz Holford, had the unenviable task of judging the doors and awarding rosettes to the winners, the runners-up and those highly commended.  Have a look at the doors below…do you think she got it right, or do you have your own favourite?

Reception….. HIGHLY COMMENDED

Year One

Year 2 ….HIGHLY COMMENDED

Year 3….WINNERS!

Year 4

Year 5……RUNNERS-UP

Year 6

Pumpkin Room and music room

The school Office                                  The library

The Queen then went on her traditional walk about….

meeting some of the children and staff….

Her Majesty enjoyed watching the children play a game of pin the tail on the CORGI…

Finally, she met one of her biggest fans, who had dressed as the Queen herself.  It was a bit confusing as to who should courtsey to who!!  All in all her Majesty enjoyed her afternoon at St Peter’s.

The pupils at St Peter’s have been immersed in multi-cultural learning through our annual Diversity Week.  Children of different ages throughout the school have done deep learning on Judaism, Hinduism, Islam and Sikhism. During the week the children produced a variety of artwork, linked to these faiths.

Reception SIKHISM

Sikhs believe in one God who guides and protects them. They believe everyone is equal before God. Sikhs believe that your actions are important and you should lead a good life. They believe the way to do this is:         

Keep God in your heart and mind at all times
Live honestly and work hard
Treat everyone equally
Be generous to those less fortunate than you
Serve others

The children focused on the ‘KALGI’, which is a turban jewel that used to be sign of Royalty.  Nowadays a KALGI is   worn at wedding and other special occasions.

Year 1 – ISLAM

Prayer mats are important in Muslim prayer as they keep the worshiper comfy and clean and can show you where Mecca is if it has a compass.

The children learnt that Muslims take off their shoes before worshipping and respectfully re-enacted a call to prayer

Year 2 HINDUISM

Year 3 JUDAISM

Year 4 – Islam

EASTERN EUROPEAN EGGS

ABOUT EGG DECORATING

Many cultures through the ages have DECORATED EGGS. Notably, it is a very popular modern tradition in the Slavic countries found in EASTERN EUROPE. These intricately detailed and colourful eggs are typically created through wax resist and dye baths. They are created and shared around the Easter holiday. The children created their decorated eggs using black card and oil pastels and crayons.  As you can see, they gave their lines a slight curve to shown IMPLIED FORM and created shadows to give the impression of 3D.

The results are simply breath-taking….WOW!

CANAL HOMES

The CANAL HOMES in HOLLAND are typically skinny, high and deep buildings that overlook a canal. The buildings typically serve multiple purposes: as homes, businesses and even storage units. Because of their proximity to the water, there is an increased risk of flooding, so the front door is not typically on the ground floor, but seven to nine steps above the street level. Canal houses traditionally featured a pulley system that was used to hoist up valuable goods to the attic so they wouldn’t be damaged by water.

The children created these stunning canal house pictures using Sharpies and watercolours…I think these are absoloutely amazing and really capture the essence of a busy canal city. Well done Year 6!

Swiss CHALETS, a style of architecture seen in SWITZERLAND, are as well known as the country’s famous chocolate. These homes dot the landscape of the Swiss Alps, a large mountain range that runs through Switzerland. Long, sloping roofs that drip with snow, exterior beams and outdoor decks popularize these dwellings. Colourful paint and decorative shutters add a special uniqueness to this style of architecture. 

The children really challenged themselves for this project.  The used watercolours to create their snowy backdrop and used a range of media and collage techniques to created these distinctive chalets. Even the wooden shutters on their windows open and close….now that is real attention to detail!

BAVARIAN WINDOW BOXES

BAVARIA is a state in GERMANY, officially called the Free State of Bavaria, that is known for its charming architecture and beautiful landscape. This part of Germany is bordered by the Alps mountain range. Many buildings in this area feature timber framing which allows you to see the beams that the home is made from on the outside. Homes and buildings in the area often have many wooden or iron window boxes that are filled with bright and colourful flowers.

The children put a great deal of time and effort into creating their own window boxes, in the Bavarian style, and it was well worth it because the results are simply stunning.

The EIFFEL TOWER was built in 1889 to serve as an entrance to the World’s Fair in Paris, FRANCE. It was originally supposed to be torn down after 20 years, but is still standing today and is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Nicknamed the “Iron Lady”, the Eiffel Tower stands tall at 1,063 ft. (324 metres) in height and was at one time the tallest building in the world. However, did you know that it’s not exactly that tall all year round? Due to the natural ability of metal to expand when warm and contract when cold, in the winter the Eiffel Tower is about six inches shorter than it is in the summer.  The children learnt about symmetrical balance in order to sucessfully create their own Eiffel Tower.  The children then designed their own ‘Blueprint’ background using parallel and perpendicular lines.  What an amazing project that combined art and maths, maybe we will inspire future architects! 

The QUEEN’S GUARD (also called the King’s Guard when the reigning monarch is male) are the military regiments responsible for guarding the royal residences in the UNITED KINGDOM, including Buckingham Palace in London. The usual uniform of a Queen’s Guard is a red coat and tall bearskin hat.

The children worked very creatively on this project.  First they carefully painted their Union Jack background, ensuring it was symmetrical.  After that they used collage to make their Queen’s Guard before assemling it all together. I just love the expressions on their faces and how some of them have very impressive moustaches.

CINQUE TERRE, which translates into “five lands” is a group of five island villages, featuring vibrantly coloured homes in northwestern Italy. The landscape of the islands is steep and rugged with rocky cliffs. To be able to build homes on the cliffs along the coastline of the Ligurian Sea, it was necessary to build TERRACES. Terracing means cutting slopes into a series of receding, flat platforms to give a surface for buildings to be built upon. Without buildings on top, terracing resembles steps, with the widest terraced area near the bottom of the slope and the smallest terraced area at the top. SANTORINI is a popular island in Greece that was formed by volcanic eruptions. In Santorini, low cubical buildings made from local stone are built along the rocky cliffs. Many are either white or coloured with volcanic ash. The children loved creating their terraed house and as you can see the results are simply stunning….makes me wish I was going on holiday!

DOUBLE-DECKER buses are a popular mode of transportation all over the world. The second floor of seating means that more people can ride at once and get to where they need to go. Depending on the model of bus, usually around 90 passengers can fit on a double-decker bus. The most iconic double-decker buses are the bright red buses that take commuters and tourists all around LONDON.  Year 2 children created a skyscraper background before making their London Double Decker Buses.  Some of the buses even have passengers on them!

The children watched a film clip of Ferdinand the Bull and the created their own bulls and even named them.  Each bull has their own unique expression as it enjoys sitting in the sunshine surrounded by nature.

They are all so fabulous!

Which one is your favourite?….It’s hard to choose isn’t it?

TURF HOUSE OF ICELAND

Turf houses are a traditional style of home found in ICELAND. The turf house came about for two reasons: a harsh climate and the lack of available wood for building.  Iceland was lacking in large trees suitable for building when settlers arrived, so they had to get creative with building materials and conserve the timber that they did have. Instead of building the entire home out of wood like their Scandinavian neighbours, they instead made a foundation out of stone, built a wooden frame and then used the abundantly available turf to insulate the homes and even put it on top of the roof! The byproduct of turf homes were naturally insulated homes that offered protection from very cold winters, while also remaining cooler in warmer months.

The children learnt all about these amazing homes before creating their own, using mixed media including Sharpies, crayons and painted paper for the turf roof.  If you look closely you may get a sneak peak inside these Turf houses.