Art and Design at Marsh Gibbon CE School
Our School Vision
"Succeeding together — fostering a love of learning within a nurturing Christian community, to bring out ‘the best in everyone’."
Rooted in Philippians 4:13—"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"—we aim to nurture every child's creativity, confidence, and self-expression. Guided by our Christian values of love, friendship, compassion, honesty, forgiveness, and respect, we celebrate each child's artistic journey as a way to reflect their identity, understand others, and explore new ideas.
Join us as we inspire confident, creative, and responsible designers of the future—living out our Christian values and making a positive impact on the world!
Our Intent
At Marsh Gibbon, we believe every child is a limitless artist. Our Art and Design curriculum inspires curiosity, encourages experimentation, and celebrates individual perspectives. Using the mirrors, windows, and doors analogy, our teaching helps children to:
Implementation
Impact
Our School Vision
"Succeeding together — fostering a love of learning within a nurturing Christian community, to bring out ‘the best in everyone’."
Rooted in Philippians 4:13—"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"—we aim to nurture every child's creativity, confidence, and self-expression. Guided by our Christian values of love, friendship, compassion, honesty, forgiveness, and respect, we celebrate each child's artistic journey as a way to reflect their identity, understand others, and explore new ideas.
Join us as we inspire confident, creative, and responsible designers of the future—living out our Christian values and making a positive impact on the world!
Our Intent
At Marsh Gibbon, we believe every child is a limitless artist. Our Art and Design curriculum inspires curiosity, encourages experimentation, and celebrates individual perspectives. Using the mirrors, windows, and doors analogy, our teaching helps children to:
- Mirrors: See reflections of their own feelings, experiences, and identities through their artwork.
- Windows: Gain insight into different cultures, artists, and ways of life, broadening their understanding of the world.
- Doors: Explore new techniques, materials, and ideas—opening pathways to creativity and self-discovery.
Implementation
- Early Years Foundation Stage: Child-led, open-ended activities using resources like Kapow to promote playful exploration and visual literacy.
- Key Stage 1 & 2: Structured lessons that develop skills in drawing, painting, printing, and 3D design, aligned with the National Curriculum.
- Community & Collaboration: Opportunities for children to share ideas, inspire each other, and learn from a variety of artists and designers—both traditional and contemporary.
- Ownership & Reflection: Pupils actively evaluate their work, reflect on their progress, and set personal goals, nurturing independence and critical thinking.
Impact
- Confidence & Self-Expression: Pupils discover their artistic voice and learn that art is a powerful way to communicate their thoughts and feelings.
- Ownership of Learning: Children develop a sense of pride in their work, managing their sketchbooks, and making decisions about their artistic choices.
- Cultural & Artistic Awareness: Studying diverse artists and styles fosters appreciation, curiosity, and respect for different perspectives.
- Life Skills: Creativity, resilience, and self-belief are cultivated, preparing pupils to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
