October News

Hugh Myddelton Primary School, London
During their arts week, themed around ‘caring’, Hugh Myddelton Primary offered a rich programme of creative activities; from ceramics and collagraphy, to music and storytelling. The school’s inclusive approach includes boys-only choirs, community exhibitions, and long-term partnerships with cultural organisations. Staff are passionate about arts education and keen to challenge stereotypes around creative careers. It was brilliant to see how their commitment to engaging parents through workshops and performances, are helping to build a stronger arts culture both in and beyond the classroom.

Each school we visited demonstrated the transformative power of the arts, whether through exciting festivals, inclusive curriculum design, or partnerships with artists and cultural organisations. It was a pleasure to see first hand the dedication of teachers and the enthusiasm of their pupils, showing that Artsmark does support meaningful change. As we continue to champion arts and culture in schools, we look forward to building more connections, sharing best practice, and celebrating the incredible work happening across the Artsmark network.

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Want to connect with other schools?
If you’d like to connect with an Artsmark school in your area, you can download our list of Artsmark schools. We can also put you in touch with other Artsmark schools if you have an area of interest, so do get in touch by emailing artsmark@artscouncil.org.uk.