Arts Week 28/9-2/10/09

ARTS WEEK 28th Sept-2nd Oct

There’s a lot going on next week in school all themed around Art and the Arts.  Each day will have a different theme.  There will be a literature day.  One day will be given over to writing poetry.  Another will be when we enjoy a drumming masterclass with Jeff Rich from Status Quo.  There’s Dress to Impress day when the children will be encouraged to dress up as their favourite character.

Why?

Newsletter (issue 4) asked Ms Smith, Nursery class teacher and Arts co-ordinator why the school was holding an Arts week.  “Under the umbrella of Arts we want to introduce the children to different aspects of the arts.  The underlying aim is to engage the children in their learning in fun and practical ways.  We want to help them open their minds to possibilities.  For example, one of the playgrounds will be transformed into one giant colourful picture array by the Big Draw.  Every child will be drawing a picture and effectively creating a huge mosaic.  The end result is bound to be a gem and we’ll be taking pictures for posterity.”

Is there something for everyone?  “Yes, children from each class will be able to take part in something.  I think the highlight will be Jeff Rich, the drummer from Status Quo, coming in to play for the children and to hold some workshops.  I think many of the staff are looking forward to that too: I’m sure there are a few die-hard head bangers amongst us.”

Next week’s schedule

MONDAY 28TH SEPT    

Ed from Orpington Library visiting Reception and Nursery to read stories.

TUESDAY 29TH SEPT

BIG DRAW ON THE FLOOR

The whole school will be drawing in chalk on the playground.  Each child will be drawing two chalk frames.  In one they will be drawing a self-portrait and in the other they will draw something that interests them.

WEDNESDAY 30TH SEPT

DRUMMING MASTERCLASS with JEFF RICH—everyone will be involved in something!

2.30 Harvest Festival

THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER

DRESS TO IMPRESS DAY  This is the day when the children can come to school dressed up as an artist, musician, painter or dancer.  Somebody from the world of arts.

WALK OF ART  As part of “walking to school” Artist Kim Palmer will be working with Year 6 to create sculptures on this theme.

FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER

POETRY EXPLORERS DAY

Today we will be reading and writing all manner of poetry.

What else?

As well as these events during the week the children will be making sketches each day.  They will start designing their own Christmas card designs too.  There’s going to be a poetry competition.  In next week’s Newsletter we will report on all the events.