Creative Arts Day

We organised and hosted an Arts Day for pupils from state primary schools - one school, located in a very rural area of Northumberland, were provided with free transport to attend the event.

Pupils gained a positive insight into a variety of art activities (including drama, cookery, music and art) and learned about the importance of creativity in the curriculum.  We were also give a talk from the education officer at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead

Aims

The aim was to provide a creative arts experience for pupils from state primary schools where access to the arts curriculum was limited. 

Background

Schools both local and from wider afield are invited to apply for Arts Day at our school. Arts Day has been running for three years and has attracted a number of schools that don't provide regular access to creative arts experiences. 

Resources

The one-day event involved a total of 47 pupils and 4 teachers from two local schools.  We provide the administration, workshop leaders, materials, travel, rooms, lunch and refreshments with no charge. Schools were not asked to financially contribute to the event.

Impact

Our feedback clearly indicates that the pupils gained a positive insight into a variety of art activities (including drama, cookery, music and art) and learned about the importance of creativity in the curriculum.  We were also give a talk from the education officer at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead.

 

Pupil Involvement

47 pupils involved in total (including 10 of our own girls)  The pupils were aged 8-9 yrs of age. Boys as well as girls.

Frequency

This is an on-going project scheduled each year