The Art Ambassadors are responsible for:
Our Pupil Voice Fayre was buzzing with excitement as KS1 and KS2 shared which roles they want to apply for and why. Huge thank you to our subject leaders for…
Our Art Ambassadors had the difficult decision of judging all entries from the Easter Art Competition. Congratulations to our winners and for everyone who took part, we had brilliant masterpieces!
Art Ambassadors met together to gather ideas on how to equip Orchard to gain the Arts Mark again which was last awarded in 2019. They shared proposals on how to…
Our Art Ambassadors have been busy refreshing and spring cleaning our Art spaces, sorting and organising the art cupboards. They also created class galleries to showcase best finished pieces of…
Our Art Ambassadors recently came together and judged work submitted during the Summer art competition. They discussed the entries and voted for the ones they liked the best. They selected…
During their art unit, Year 4 explored different ways to create texture, by using sponges, and varied brush strokes. Blending techniques were also used to create different shades of blue.…
This term Year 1 are learning about sculptures, we used clay and modelling tools to explore and practise different techniques such as rolling and pinching to manipulate the shape.
In Year 5, we learnt to design picture frames. The process involved designing a frame that was fit for purpose and was free standing. We researched, designed, made and evaluated…
Year 6 used Chromebooks to annotate and look closely at examples of tapestries ready for designing their own eco-tapestries. The focus was Grayson Perry’s “Comfort Blanket Tapestry” and the children…
This week is Families’ Week at Orchard, an opportunity to celebrate the diversity both in our school community and modern society! How will you be celebrating? #familytime @stonewalluk
During Design and Technology Day, Year 6 researched, planned and created excellent mobile phone covers using the blanket stitching technique.
Our Arts Ambassadors took their ambassadorial duties beyond the school walls this week when they were invited to the Town Hall to help judge entries for a new Windrush Generation…
This week Orchard hosted the annual pupil voice fair to explore the responsibilities children might like to lead on this academic year. Children visited different stalls in the hall to talk…
Year 6 visited Tate Modern to view the artwork of some of the famous artists they have learnt about this year including Dali, Picasso and Moore.
Year 5 have made Mexican inspired masks. The children have researched, investigated and observed technique and have used the significant colours and symbols related to the topic. They have really…
Year One worked hard to create their final outcomes for our topic on Matisse. They thought carefully about the position of their cut out shapes before sticking just as Matisse…
Year 4 have been fortunate to be working with our artist in resident on 3d mythical creature sculptures. Our final designs are now hung in pride of place in the…
KS2 pupils completing their Arts Award participated in an artist led workshop at Tate Britain. They recorded soundscapes inspired by paintings on display, disrupted the tempo and rituals (with permission!)…
We have held our Pupil Voice Recruitment Fair with applications filled out for many roles... head gardeners, librarians, digital leaders, green team, peer mediators, art ambassadors, timestable ambassadors and more!
