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  1. Blog category
    •  cross-curricular

    When Science Meets Dance

    , 5 minute read

    What happens when Year 10 students choreograph a dance piece inspired by a neurobiologist’s talk? Helen Frost, Head of Dance at Linton Village College, explains all in our blog.

    A group of pupils dancing in a hall.
  2. Blog category
    •  SEND
    •  re-registration

    Increasing confidence and communication through the arts

    , 5 minute read

    Peterhouse School in Southport is a non-maintained specialist school for pupils aged 5 to 19 on the Autism Spectrum. They currently hold an Artsmark Gold award and are on their third Artsmark journey. By placing the arts at the heart of their provision, they’ve seen young people’s confidence transform.

    A photo of young people talking to visitors at an art exhibition, with their art work on display in the background.
  3. Blog category
    •  youth voice
    •  secondary school
    •  re-registration

    Transforming perceptions through youth-led podcasts

    , 10 minute read

    Weaverham’s student-led podcast not only transformed engagement in the arts, but also changed the community’s perception of arts, culture and creativity.

    Three students at a desk, one sitting in front of a recording microphone. They are all looking towards the camera smiling.
  4. Blog category
    •  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.
  5. Blog category
    •  Artsmark 20
    •  literacy

    Creating the perfect whole-school environment to inspire a love of reading

    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
  6. Blog category
    •  literacy
    •  cross-curricular

    Creativity captures pupils' imaginations on World Book Day

    To celebrate #WorldBookDay we’ve spoken to three recently awarded Artsmark schools to find out how they infuse their English curriculum with creativity.

    Two children reading a book in a library
  7. Artsmark is ready to help your school take its art and cultural education to the next level.

    Art work on a wall outside a school
  8. Blog category
    •  cross-curricular
    •  Artsmark Gold

    Artsmark and Poetry

    This National Poetry Day, Art Coordinator Sharon Palfreyman from Corrie Primary School, talks to us about how two inspiring arts and poetry projects helped them achieve Artsmark Gold

    Children playing outside