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    •  Blog

    The importance of creative communities

    , 10 minute read

    For Artsmark Celebration Week, Kevin Jones, one of the Artsmark assessors, reflects on the significance of cultural collaborations in the Artsmark Framework.

    Creative learning at Chorlton High School. A group of young people in a group, holding up someone in the middle.
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    •  Artsmark Celebration Week
    •  primary school
    •  cross-curricular

    How Reay Primary School are using the arts to strengthen their diverse community

    , 10 minute read

    Creativity 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.
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    •  Blog
    •  Artsmark 20
    •  primary school

    An arts-rich curriculum make for happy children

    , 10 minute read

    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.
  4. Blog category
    •  CPD
    •  Artsmark Celebration Week

    Resources to deliver creative workshops

    Artswork share practical resources to help teachers lead creative workshops focused on three different activities; creating a vegetable orchestra, lyric/song-writing and spoken word performance

    Artswork Bridge logo
  5. Blog category
    •  Artsmark Celebration Week

    My #Artsmark20 story: It’s not something you’ll ever regret

    The Bridge organisation for the South West, Real Ideas, spoke to a primary and middle school about the epic journeys they've been on to inspire an arts revolution in their schools.

    Pupil learning to sew and smiling proudly
  6. Blog category
    •  Artsmark Celebration Week

    My #Artsmark20 story: Parental engagement beyond the pandemic

    Despite the challenges various lockdowns posed, Christ Church were thrilled to see how well parents engaged with online learning and getting more involved with their children’s education.

    A vibrant piece of art by a primary school pupil depicting sunny weather
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    •  Artsmark Celebration Week

    My #Artsmark20 story: Bourne Westfield Primary Academy's journey to Platinum

    Bourne Westfield Primary Academy share their journey to achieving Artsmark Platinum Award

    Child hand on painting
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    •  Artsmark Celebration Week

    My #Artsmark20 story: Reaching the Golden moment of your career

    In this inspiring blog, one teacher talks us through not only their Artsmark journey to Gold, but the impact its had on her own professional development.

    Teacher demonstration at a textile workshop