Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.
Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity. A high-quality art and design education should engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. As pupils progress, they should be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. They should also know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation. National Curriculum for Art & Design, purpose of study
Here is a short film we made for ArtUK about the sculpture, Draped Seated Woman (Old Flo) by Henry Moore. The sculpture is particularly important to our community within Tower Hamlets.
Shireen Class are Exceptional Explorers!
This week in Shireen Class, we have been making potions in the water tray. We have been adding lots of different things like glitter, soup and eyeballs. In the construction area we have been making new chairs and homes for the three bears. We have been practising our...
Look at us! Hamilton class play and learn whilst developing their fine motor skills.
Why are fine motor skills important? Fine motor skills involve small muscles working with the brain and nervous system to control movements in areas such as the hands, fingers, lips, tongue and eyes. Developing fine motor skills helps children do things like...
New beginnings in Carle Class
It's a new year in Nursery, which means some children returning to Carle class since July and some brave new learners joining our class for the very first time. All the adults in the Nursery team are so excited to meet all the boys & girls who will be starting...
Summer term fun in Riley Class
We've had a jam-packed first half of our summer term here in Riley Class! Our topic for this term is Explorers. With that we've been learning all about famous explorers, discovering new things and exploring the town of London. Hindu Temple Trip Last week we visited...
Her Majesty The Queen
In 2022, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of service. Year 6 practised their drawing skills to produce some amazing portraits of Her Majesty - they did incredibly well. We can't wait for our...
Drawing Machines
Hokusai Class had a creative drawing challenge today - to work with a partner to design and create a drawing machine. The machine had to make marks with a pencil, but the pencil could not be operated directly by a hand... have a look at the amazing drawing machines in...
A colourful morning in year 5!
What a busy and fun week in year 5! Today, we took part in a workshop with the National Gallery where we learnt about the artwork of Monet and experimented with colours to create our own masterpieces. First, we looked at different paintings by Monet that are displayed...
Fourth Plinth Schools Award Winner
Congratulations to Arafah, who was awarded a special prize today from artist, Samson Kambalu, at the Fourth Plinth Schools Award ceremony. She was presented her award by Samson and Justine Simons, London's Deputy Mayor for Culture and Creative Industries. Arafah...
Year 6’s Final Easter Hat Parade!
This morning students took to the runway in Lansbury Lawrence's first in-person Easter Hat Parade in 3 years! There were some amazing and creative hats on display and everyone should be super proud of all the effort they put in. Well done! Special mentions to Mr...
Fourth Plinth Schools Award
We always enjoy entering the Fourth Plinth Schools Awards, as it is a chance for us to design a sculpture we would like to see in Trafalgar Square. All of the entries were fantastic, and we have just heard that Arafah's sculpture, Dream and Achieve, has won a prize....