We believe strongly in our arts provision and that is why we are working towards the Artsmark Platiunum Award. Artsmark is the Arts Council England’s flagship programme which enables schools to evaluate, strengthen and celebrate their arts and cultural provision. Artsmark contributes to the cultural aspect of Ofsted’s requirement that a ‘school promotes students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.’
At Clapgate we endeavour to do just that.
Art, music and drama are an integral part of our school curriculum. The arts are taught as distinct subjects in a skills-based manner. Experimentation, risk and innovation are actively encouraged. A great deal of time and energy is focused on the creative journeys that children explore. Our intention is to create confident, independent artists who can articulate and value their own creative journeys whether that be in art, music, drama or dance.
We are fortunate to have a specialist art teacher and the fantastic facility of a large, well-resourced art room where children can use a variety of materials to explore their ideas and creativity. Children from reception up to year 6 can work in this fabulous environment exploring: painting, drawing, textiles, printing, sculpture and collage.