Author: Helen Lyons

Year 8 Reflection "Movement in Squares"

Year 8 pupils have been exploring optical illusions looking at the work of Bridget Riley. They created embossed string art covered with foil to form a textured surface to add colour. Pupils looked at the painting 'Movement in Squares' to inspire their…

Pupils have been working 1:1 with our specialist ceramics teacher, learning how to cut, handle, and manipulate the clay using different tools and techniques. A Year 9 pupil created a Liver bird to reflect his love for football adding acrylic paint for a splash of colour.

Neo Expressionism Pupils' Neo Sign

Year 10 pupils developed their knowledge of Neo Expressionism. Exploring the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat they created a Neo sign in the style of his work forming the letters using pipe cleaners and masking tape, using acrylic paint to add bright, bold…

Expressing Literary Ideas

KS2 pupil exploring creative drawing using the interactive board touch screen and smart pens to create a pictorial story character and scene. Using ICT to generate a storyboard to express literary ideas before putting pen to paper.

Underwater Experience Using Laxman Goggles

KS2 Mindfulness session focused on the sense of vision, during an "underwater experience" using the Laxman goggles as part of a relaxation and meditation activity. 

Year 8 Discover Moko

Year 8 have been learning about Maori art and culture. They learnt about the ancient practise of Moko or tattooing, which is regarded as highly sacred and spiritual. The designs are linked to the natural world with organic swirls and shapes to reflect the importance of…

Pupil Led Outdoor Classroom Map Reading Skills

Year 8 pupils continued with their map reading and navigation during Outdoor Education this week further developing their cross curricular Geography links. Pupils relocated at various points along the route, relating the map to the ground and using…

KS2 Classroom Pupil Led Christmas Tree Design

KS2 really enjoyed putting up the Christmas Tree during Golden Time to spread some Christmas cheer. All pupils worked well developing their teamwork communication and fine motor skills to design and create a wonderful classroom tree.

Mona Lisa Pupil Contemporary Versions 

Year 7 have started a portraits project. Learning about the famous Mona Lisa portrait painted by Leonardo da Vinci pupils created their own Mona Lisa using Mono Printing techniques and then added colour with Brusho inks to form a colourful more…

Poppy Day Remembrance Parade

We are a very proud school as year a 10 pupil attends the Remembrance Day 2022 parade representing Merseyside ACF, at Earlestown on Sunday 13th November. 

Exploring the Senses of Sight and Touch

KS3 Mindfulness focused on the senses of sight and touch - a mindfulness grounding technique to observe their thoughts, feelings, using these two sensations. Pupils made friendship bracelets and discussed the benefits of positive relationship and…

KS4 Fine Art

KS4 Fine Art pupil choose Nancy Standlee as his personal theme for the upcoming 'mock' assignment.

For the assignment he researched his chosen artist and source, produced a written response and presented his findings in the style of Nancy Standlee. He will develop his work by…