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Year 10 Fine Art Students Find Inspiration at Tate Britain

 

 

Our Year 10 Fine Art students recently visited Tate Britain in London, where they explored the gallery as part of their coursework. The trip, designed to complement their studies, focused on key works of art that will serve as inspiration for their upcoming projects.

A major highlight of the visit was the chance to engage deeply with the works of Henry Moore, a renowned British sculptor. Moore’s sculptures are central to the students’ coursework, as they draw on his style for a sculpture project they are currently undertaking. The students soaked up the atmosphere in the galleries, taking the time to learn how to truly observe and analyse the art around them.

In addition to Moore’s sculptures, students also studied the horse paintings of George Stubbs, which proved particularly valuable. As students are working on capturing animal behaviour in their own mixed-media projects, Stubbs' detailed and expressive depictions of horses provided them with new techniques and inspiration for their work.

The trip not only enriched the students' understanding of key artists but also enhanced their ability to analyse and interpret fine art in a way that will inform their creative process.

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We were delighted to read that our Design and Technology teachers, Miss Yalley and Mr Hadley were featured in the Design and Technology publication.  The article discusses the transformation of the Design & Technology (D&T) department at St. Clement Danes School over the past five years. It discusses how Mr Hadley and Miss Yalley took ownership of the subject, implementing a new subject ethos based on trust, excellence, respect, and safety to foster student responsibility and independence. Key Initiatives & Changes Revamping Projects & Curriculum Introduced more challenging design projects at earlier years (Years 8 & 9). Shifted focus to design skills, problem-solving, and justifying choices over just practical outcomes. Prioritized quality over quantity in student projects. Notable projects: Year 7: Robot concepts Year 8: Articulated lamps Year 9: Branded dispensers & modular speakers Encouraging Inclusion & Diversity Created a girls-only club to boost female participation in GCSE Product Design. Sixth-form girls mentor younger students, building confidence and community. Design Ventura Competition Integrated mock coursework with the Design Ventura competition. Encouraged teamwork and prototyping to improve engagement. Use of AI & Technology Introduced cloud-based tools to make learning more accessible. Leveraged AI for idea development and communication. Professional Development & Industry Links Participating in the Teachers in Residence program to gain industry insights. Adopted industry models like the Double Diamond Design Process and Scrum-based project sprints to enhance student learning. Established workshops with industry professionals to inspire students, especially girls, to pursue design careers. Key Takeaways for Educators Adapt curriculum to student needs and school culture. Pilot new initiatives as clubs first to gauge student interest. Encourage student feedback to refine teaching methods. Be open to change and continuously evolve teaching strategies. The article ultimately encourages educators to embrace creativity, experimentation, and student collaboration in D&T education. We are very proud of our teachers for their continued hard work and dedication for each of their subject areas. Congratulations to Mr Hadley and Miss Yalley for their inspiring article and the incredible work they’ve done to transform Design & Technology at St. Clement Danes! Their dedication to fostering creativity, inclusion, and industry connections is truly commendable, and their impact on students will undoubtedly be long-lasting.