Overall Aims
The Arts is an integral and unique part of a child’s core education. At Queensbury we believe our Arts education stimulates creativity and imagination whilst giving the child unique opportunities to develop intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially. Through the Arts we help students express their ideas creatively using basic skills and knowledge at levels of expertise appropriate to their interest and development. Our Arts mission at Queensbury School is to prepare students to be appreciators and supporters of the Arts as they become contributing citizens of the community.
Our students experience Music throughout their time at Queensbury School through our planned Music and Cultural celebration days, workshops and assemblies which are planned throughout the year.
For more information how Music is implemented in the curriculum please ask to see our Music Curriculum Development Plan.
| Intent | Implement | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Music to inspire Kindness: Music helps students connect to themselves as well as to the people around them - it crosses all cultural, spiritual and educational boundaries. We want all our students to be able to ‘feel musical’ regardless of prior attainment or background. For students to experience a range of opportunities including live musical performances. | Through music themed workshops students will experience listening & responding to music. Musical performances, Celebration days, and by taking part in cultural themed assemblies. | Students will have had the opportunity to explore a range of instruments and learn about music and dance from different cultures. Musical opportunities encourage students to develop a lifelong love of Music and cultural understanding. |
| KS5 | Intent (Why are we doing it) | Implement (How we are going to do it) | Impact (What we want to see and develop) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | Art lends itself to physical development and the enhancement of fine and gross motor skills. At 6th form, students explore art works from around the world developing a deeper appreciation of different cultures and the world around them. | Through investigations of arts works found in different countries throughout history. To explore different ways of working and experimenting with a range of art media. | Students achieve Arts award Bronze. This will develop a greater appreciation of the world around them whilst developing self-esteem. |
| Explorer | The Arts develop fine motor skills and confidence. Mastering a subject builds a student’s confidence, however there is something special about participating in the arts. Getting up to sing, present their work or perform gives students the chance to step outside their comfort zone. As they improve and see their own progress, their self-confidence will continue to grow | The Arts promote independence, planning and reflection within the course criteria. We also throughout the year encourage collaborative work developing team working skills and encourage pupils to present and talk about their work. | Students achieve Arts award Bronze. This will develop a greater appreciation of the world around them whilst developing self-esteem. Students will develop the skills set required for continued studies of the Arts in further education. |
| Navigator | The Arts helps students with the development of motor skills, language skills, social skills, decision-making, risk-taking, and inventiveness. The arts provide challenges for learners at all levels. Art enable students to connect with their own culture as well as with the wider world. | The Arts encourage students to show their independence, to develop their planning and problem solving skills. Ensure students reflect on their work and identify areas for improvement. Through the Arts we encourage collaborative work developing team working skills and encourage pupils to present and talk about their work. | Students achieve Arts award Bronze. This will develop a greater appreciation of the world around them whilst developing self-esteem. Students will develop the skills set required for continued studies of the Arts in further education |
| Venture | Art activities help student’s social and emotional development. Students learn about themselves and others through the art activities. Art helps builds self-esteem. Art reflects what the student knows about the world and enables the student to choose how to translate those ideas and experiences. | The arts allows students to identify their own interests through self-directed projects. Students are encouraged to further explore their own creative interests. Students will at times work together collaboratively in a positive working environment. | Students achieve Arts award Bronze whilst developing self-esteem and social skills and the skills. Deepening their appreciation of the Arts and the world around them. |
The Educational visits trips make major contribution to the acquisition of knowledge and development of skills. Students record from first hand through photography and sketches.
- Drama Trip to Matilda
- Year 10 Pitt Rivers Oxford
- Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Visit
- Graffiti Workshop with Chunxx
A select group of pupils received first hand knowledge of the ins and outs of David Bridal shop Birmingham. Students were taken behind the scenes and learnt about bridal dress design, how fittings take place and even got to try on a dress!