Author: Helen Lyons

Winners announced from the Art Deco Ancient Egypt competition which focused on geometric shapes and symmetry. Pupils were asked to construct a mirror using cardboard and to paint and add art deco detail. 

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Year 9 pupil designed and painted a Halloween art scape using mood boards and experimenting with colour and tone to reflect the meaning of Halloween.. The design was framed and displayed in the pupil entrance to celebrate Halloween.

Pupils have had the opportunity to explore work experience virtually using VR headsets. Pupils chose the following sectors to see what these jobs may look like.

• Housing
• The Visitor Sector
• Engineering 

Pupils from KS2, 3 and 4 have been learning about Art Deco. A style of art from the 1920s using lots of geometric shapes and symmetry. They were inspired by all the new technology of the time but also Ancient Egypt including the architecture, interior design, jewelry, clothing, clocks and mirrors…

Year 11 pupils created their own homemade chicken burgers focusing on visual food cues and how it activates the brain regions involved in taste perception - kinesthetic science.

Design Technology pupils looked at different types of materials and their working properties - how the material behaves when it is manipulated, to create their own pumpkin face.  Pupils also discussed what happens during the design stage of a project.

The official theme for this year’s event is ‘Mental health is a universal human right’

KS3 and KS4 pupil led activity choice - football to improve their mental wellbeing through physical exercise

The official theme for this year’s event is ‘Mental health is a universal human right’

KS3 pupil led activity choice - music to improve their mental wellbeing through non verbal creativity

The official theme for this year’s event is ‘Mental health is a universal human right’

KS2 pupil led activity choice - rugby to improve their mental wellbeing through physical exercise

A diamond painted keyring created by a Year 9 pupil during their AP Project exploring the use of beads which represent some of the earliest forms of jewelry. With different colors, shapes, and sizes, beads have a range of symbolic meanings in our cultures.

Celebrating creativity in schools with the Youth Open Art Awards Competition at St Helens Borough Council.

We are proud to announce that a year 11 Willow Bank pupil, won first prize in his age category.

"This annual competition is an amazing opportunity for young people in St Helens Borough…

In CSS this week pupils worked in teams to create their own country. They then shared their results with the class. Lots of teamwork, listening, sharing ideas and compromise for a great lesson.