Maple Class Gets Creative: Digital Portraits with Paint.z!
This week in Computing, Maple Class turned into a digital art studio! We explored how we can use an iPad to create brilliant paintings using a fun software application called Paint.z.
The challenge? To create a self-portrait—a digital painting of their own face!
The children loved getting…
Creating 3D pictures
In Art we have been using tints and shades to develop 3D art.
Spirited Arts: Stories That Change Lives
This term in RE, we explored how powerful stories can shape the way we live, think and feel – all through the creative lens of art! As part of the Spirited Arts competition, our theme was "Stories That Change Lives", and we focused on some of the parables Jesus told in the Bible.
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A Special Mother’s Day Surprise!
This week, Class One created beautiful handmade gifts to show their appreciation for their mums and grandmas on Mother’s Day.
Using Clay, the children carefully shaped pinch pots, turning them into lovely trinket dishes. Once dried, they decorated them with metallic paint and a touch of…
Texture Treasures: An Art Adventure!
This week, the children in Class One became texture detectives as they embarked on an exciting texture hunt in our outdoor classroom! They explored nature, searching for materials with interesting textures - from rough tree bark to smooth shells and bumpy pebbles.
Back in the classroom, the…
Charcoal art
Using charcoal, Class 3 created graffiti style art of Mayan words.
Maya Art
Class Three created Maya inspired artwork using natural materials like feathers, sticks and pine cones.
Lighting the Way: Exploring Advent Wreaths in RE
This week, Class One took a meaningful journey into the season of Advent. We explored the tradition of the Advent wreath and learned about the special significance of its four candles. Each candle holds a unique meaning - hope, peace, joy and love - reminding Christians of the journey leading to…
Frottage art.
In Art this week we have been learning about the technique of Frottage. This is where you take rubbings from textured surfaces to form a picture. It was a technique created by the artist Max Ernst.
Amazing Autumn Art
Class One have been busy exploring the magic of autumn through art and creativity. Inspired by the season, the children used natural materials and lots of imagination to bring autumn to life in our classroom.
The children made hedgehogs and squirrels out of leaves they collected outside.…
Amazing Everyday
Each group had to create their very own 'Amazing Everyday' installation sculpture using items from around the school.
Collaborating, the children were able to bring their ideas to life!
Installation art: Space and perspective
Inspired by the artists Cai Guo-Qiang, the children used a range of techniques to create their own miniature installation art space. By using tea bag splatter, glitter explosions and a few brush flicks, they were able to create a mood within their box.
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