Good Practice - Case Study

Therfield First School

School No: 70

Review of Art & Design Work in 2007

This review, which can be downloaded, was presented as a power point slide show for the Governors and staff of the school drew together all the cross-curricular  aspects of a wide variety of class and whole school activities throughout the year, which resulted in most pleasing results.

As Art & Design Co-ordinator for this village school, at the outset of any Topic, I always strive to organise visits or visitors to act as a springboard to energise and stimulate both pupils and teachers interest.  Of course, for these to be successful, there is always a lot of planning  to be done, but I find that this extra effort pays huge dividends in the end.

Nothing beats the first-hand experience of going, doing, making etc. 

The resulting conversations, discussions, planning, artwork itself and associated writing, teamwork, mean so much more when the children are actively involved.

The whole effect  results in the children having experiences and developing skills, which hopefully will stay with them for many years.

Examples of Reception Work

Examples of Class 1 Work

Examples of Class 2 Work

Out of School Activities & Art Days