Category: The Arts

The first of many Digital Art sessions saw Year 8s practising using tools to manipulate images. Topics covered were image resolution, colour calibration and the issue of copyright. Year 8 are looking at the topic of ‘Identity’ and taking a very different view of portraiture. Leo A, Billy C and Joe P showed enormous creativity…

This week, Ancient Egypt continued to unveil some of its many secrets to our  Year 3 classes. We read about the scarab beetle and the children then designed and painted their own creations. It was fantastic to see how they each engaged their imaginations to create something unique and wonderful!        

What to do with some old insulation material from Mrs Konyu’s conservatory, a paper lantern from Mr Whitehead, a pack of cards and an old wooden box from the kitchen, together with some more plastic bags? Daniella L made a backpack. Grace B constructed a loom from the box and also managed to weave a…

We have started ‘The Doodle Challenge’ in the art department, using the whiteboard and the children’s vivid imaginations. I gace the children a simple instruction: Create a doodle and turn it into something. Sounds easy? Think again. Tracey Konyu  

Following a busy few weeks of rehearsals and performances, we were delighted to hear of the successes of the Vinehall children at the Hastings Music Festival. So many have won their classes, and our senior brass ensemble retained their cup. Our children work so hard to master their instruments and we are always so impressed…

Once again, the three subject areas of ICT, Art and DT have joined forces to create a new project to inspire pupils to explore new ideas whilst encouraging them to develop their independent learning skills. COMPUTING The pupils have been editing different sounds on the computer.  Using a mini computer called ‘Makey Makey’, the pupils…

In the news, it has been suggested that pupils are not being taught to sew in schools.  In particular, pupils do not know how to repair clothing or how to sew on a button. So Year 5 will be taking on the challenge.  They have so far demonstrated their manual dexterity, with woven book covers…

A group of our budding singer-songwriters were invited to attend a masterclass with BRIT award winning songwriter, Guy Chambers.  They were held spellbound as Guy, together with singer Joel Culpepper, guided them through the principles of successful song writing.  In less than 30 minutes, and with help from the audience, an amazing song had been…

Along time ago, when the sun shone back in the Summer Term of 2019, the present Year 2 and 3 pupils created some mini murals made from plastic bottle tops. As a collective piece, the murals are entitled ‘Land, Sea and Sky’ to highlight the environment. Please feel free to come and see them. They…

CAMERA! ACTION! The Year 8 topic is Planet Earth and our animators have been using inanimate objects and ‘clay’ [Plasticine] to create short movies. With steady hands and the patience of a saint, they have animated their pieces using the app ‘Stop Motion Studio’.  The work of Dexter B, Mary KB and Lucas Maule can…