Art – curriculum information
Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity.
Art comes in many different forms: drama, dance, poetry, craft, painting, sketching, digital art, music, mixed-media and sculpture to name but a few. Research suggests that the arts develop creativity, a core pre-requisite of innovative mind sets, communicative attitudes and problem solving.
Our Art curriculum aims to provide opportunities to respond to great pieces of art and for children to be creative in making their own art.
Skills and techniques will be taught alongside the study of artists and their work. Wherever possible, cross curricular links and visits to galleries and exhibitions are made in order to ensure that real life links are made between art all around us and the art that we create.
Children’s creative potential is limitless. Our Art curriculum provides children with a variety of experiences that will inspire them to see how art can impact on their lives and to pursue their talents and interests.
Information for parents
The best thing is having someone to go to when you’re upset
They want pupils to ‘Be Respectful, Responsible and Resilient in Learning and Life’
Pupils take books home which contain the sounds that they are learning in class. This gives them plenty of practice.
Everyone cares for each other and that every teacher adds a little bit of fun into every lesson
Throughout my time at Wheeler, I have been given so many opportunities to experience and learn new things
Parents say that the school is ‘fantastic’ and that staff ‘greet the children come hail, rain or shine’ every morning as they arrive.
It is a safe and happy place to learn.
The school has made recent changes to the teaching
of phonics to help pupils get off to the best start with their reading.
The leader’s vision for the school is demonstrated in the way pupils behave
There are
opportunities for pupils to attend different clubs and raise funds for charities
The pastoral team works well together to ensure that pupils are safe.
Leaders and teachers have high expectations for every child.
The teachers are so supportive they help and guide you all the way through the year
Pupils are proud to be part of the Wheeler family.
Pupils are encouraged to develop a positive attitude towards themselves and others.
Leaders are passionate about preparing pupils to be good citizens for the world beyond Wheeler Primary School
I think the best thing about being a Wheeler pupil is that all of the staff listen and care about you
Pupils in key stage 2 talk confidently about a wide range of authors and texts they have read.
Classrooms are calm and purposeful places for pupils to learn.
Pupils are excited about adding experiences to their ‘Bag for Life’.
The staff are really encouraging. They always help us to be the best we can be
The support that leaders provide for families is a strength of the school.
Leaders have designed and implemented an ambitious and well-planned curriculum.
Pupils report that bullying is rare, but if it happens, staff will sort it out quickly and fairly.
Pupils enjoy coming to Wheeler Primary School every day.
Being at Wheeler is like being part of a family and that makes learning fun
Leaders give pupils the opportunity to complete well-planned and exciting
activities, such as performing in front of an audience, in order to create a ‘bag’ full of life experiences as they progress through the school. .