The children have been learning about street art during their art lessons and in particular the work of Banksy.

They have discovered that street art can a way of conveying important messages that are seen by a vast amount of people in the community.

Their first project was to chose a word or phrase that linked to homelessness.

The effect is very powerful and thought provoking.

During their next art lesson the children chose a way to express the Word of God.  I was totally overwhelmed by the stunning art work that they produced.

Which one stands out to you the most and why?

Year One have been learning about toys, old and new.  They have previously drawn teddy bears, so for this lesson they sculpted their bear using model magic.

They look very cute, don’t you agree?

Enzo has been practising his drawings at home.  He has used wonderful shading techniques using a range of pencils.

Well done Enzo!

This term Year One are learning about toys – old and new. During our art lesson, Pufferfish class learnt about the history of the Teddy Bear and how it was named after the American President Theodore Roosevelt. The President, whose nickname was ‘Teddy’,  was on a bear shooting trip and was about to shoot a bear when he looked him in the eye and feeling sorry for him decided to spare his life. News of this spread around the world and the toy ‘Teddy’ bear was created.

The children studied  a variety of teddy bears, some over fifty years old! They felt them and discussed how to draw the fur on them.  The children experimented with chalk and pencil and then chose which one they preferred to draw their bear with.

They all look fabulous, but do you have a favourite?

Year 2 are learning about SPACE this half term.  During their art lesson they learnt about Andy Warhol and Pop Art.  Then they created colourful rockets in the style of pop art.  As they have also been learning about 2D shapes in their maths lessons, I challenged them to use 2D shapes to decorate their rockets.

The children created a colourful array of rockets that even Andy Warhol would be proud of!

Year 6 have been learning about Ancient Greece.  During their art lessons they focused on Greek pottery.  They used terracotta clay to make their Greek pottery, which was then fired in the kiln at Oaklands.

After that, the children then painted them in the traditional colours of Ancient Greek pottery, terracotta and black.  The results, I’m sure you’ll agree, are very authentic.

Many thanks to Mr Forster, from Oaklands, for firing all the pottery for us.

Year 1 created Polar bears using chalk and charcoal…they really are too cute not to share!

Year 2 listened to Dohnanyi’s variation on a Nursery theme, which was Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.  They then mixed red and blue together to create a night sky.  They added a star and ladder and then ‘Reached for the star!’

Year 3 designed their own patchwork blanket for Jesus.  Their only criteria was that each section had to be unique, just as we are.

The colourful designs created by the children really are fit for a King!!

Year 5 had a very creative morning!  After watching the pantomime they turned their attention to creating beautiful Snow Scene cards.  They also had a photograph of their face which they glued onto an ice skater which they decorated and attached to a lolly stick. The children then used a paper plate to create an ice rink, which they also decorated.

The results were truly spectacular!