At Adelaide Primary School, our vision for Art and Design is to inspire creativity, self-expression, and critical thinking, enabling every child to develop a lifelong appreciation for the arts. We are committed to providing a broad and ambitious art curriculum that equips pupils with the skills and knowledge to explore their artistic potential, express their ideas, and appreciate the cultural significance of art in the world around them.
We believe that art and design should be an integral part of a child’s education, fostering creativity, imagination, and personal expression while building their technical skills. Our curriculum is carefully structured to expose pupils to a wide range of materials, techniques, and artistic traditions, from drawing and painting to sculpture, collage and printing, ensuring they develop both confidence and competence in their artistic abilities.
By building a strong foundation in artistic techniques, we enable pupils to refine their skills, make informed choices, and express their ideas with clarity. We also place a strong emphasis on cultural and historical awareness, helping pupils understand the role of art in society and how it reflects and shapes the world around them. Through studying artists, movements, and art from different cultures and time periods, we encourage pupils to think critically and engage in discussions about the meaning and impact of art.
Through engaging and purposeful lessons, we strive to create a supportive and inspiring environment where pupils can experiment, take risks, and celebrate their individuality. We foster a culture where mistakes are valued as part of the creative process, and where every child feels empowered to explore their unique artistic voice.
By working in collaboration with families and the wider community, we aim to nurture a lifelong passion for art, ensuring that every child leaves Adelaide Primary School with the skills, confidence, and inspiration to continue their creative journey. We believe that art and design are essential to the holistic development of the child, offering a pathway for personal growth, critical thinking, and cultural understanding.
What do the pupils at Adelaide think about our Art curriculum provision?
‘We have been collaging a snail and mine is better than Henry Matisse because I have folded paper and rolled it too!’
‘I love drawing! When you draw, it is really fun and you can use your creative Ideas!’
‘It’s so good being an artist because we do lots of different paintings and mix different coloured paint to make new colours’
