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How Reay Primary School are using the arts to strengthen their diverse community
, 10 minute readCreativity is at the heart of Reay Primary School’s values, particularly when celebrating the multicultural identities of its pupils. Lucy Hall, Art leader and teacher, discusses how they use creativity to strengthen their school’s diverse community.
![how pupils see themselves through mixed media aiming to celebrate their varied cultural heritages.]()
Abby, a member of the Youth Advisory Board, reflects on her visit to an Artsmark school during their #DaytoCreate celebrations.
![An image of the sign of Brinsworth Howarth Primary School]()
The journey towards Artsmark Gold for River Beach has been long and peppered with challenges thanks to Covid-19, but embedding creativity into the curriculum really paid off when Ofsted came calling. Sandra Ackerman, Arts Specialist Teacher, talks about their deep dive into art.
![An image of two young people sat on their desk, painting. One child is laughing whilst the other has his head down, concentrating on his painting.]()
As schools readjust to life after the pandemic, Victor Guerro (Curriculum Lead in Creative Arts at Hillyfield Primary Academy), discusses the power that art and creativity have when embedded into the curriculum.
![A group of children lined up in front of a large painting on the wall. They are smiling and throwing their arms up in the air.]()
Jayne Seddon is an artist, educator, creative producer, and Artsmark Partner. As Artist in Residence at LIPA Primary and High School, she works collaboratively with the school and a range of cultural partners to develop innovative art projects for both the LIPA pupils and the other settings they support.
![A female pupil sat at a desk with daffodils next to her which she is drawing. A teacher is sat next to her, looking at her drawing]()
Race Leys Junior School's environment is very bespoke, with each communal area focusing on a classic children's book such as Harry Potter, or JM Barry's Peter Pan. Find out how they redesigned the school environment to improve a love of reading for pupils.
![A creative corner of Race Leys Junior School's library with vibrant colourful walls and a table and chairs in the corner]()
In just under three months, The Victory Academy’s new librarian transformed their awkward, unloved library into an inclusive and vibrant space where children now feel welcome and safe. We speak to their Head of English, Layla Steeples, and librarian Jo Gallant about their vision.
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This International Women’s Day, we interview two of our Directors from the Arts Council’s Children and Young People & Learning team; Anne Appelbaum, Director of Children and Young People and Hannah Fouracre, Director of Music Education.
![Young primary pupil being taught to play bongos by her teacher who is standing behind her]()
