Expressive Arts
Our Expressive Art Departments
Art & Photography
Drawing, painting, printing, sculpting,Photoshop and studio photography
Design
Design Technology & Textiles, offering specialist workshops, CAD Design and 3D printing
Music
Pianos, keyboards, drum kits, guitars & much more.
Drama
Perfomance ,theatre skills, lighting and direction , extracurricular workshops and theatre visits.
Head of Faculty: Ms Jane Shilvock
The Faculty believes that the Arts:
- Enrich lives
- provide a sense of empowerment and direction
- provide life skills for the future
- build self confidence
- have a positive impact on the social, emotional and behavioral development of the child
- promote a sense of well-being and empathy through staff and peer support
- stimulate the imagination and provide focus
Delivery of the curriculum is child-centered and enhanced by cross curricular links, extra-curricular activities, trips, events, performances and professional workshops. Career opportunities, academic structure and educational pathways are provided with the aim to further students’ involvement in the Arts.
The Expressive Arts faculty:
Sophie Jimenez (Head of Art & Photography)
Charlotte Lipparelli (Head of Design)
Susan Bailey (Head of Drama)
Cat Marshall (Head of Music & Arts Award Assessor)
Ellie Dodwell ( Art teacher)
Nadia Zuberi – Art Teacher ( Primary and secondary)
Elena Christou ( Art Teacher Faculty SEN Co-ordinator)
Michelle Harper (Music Teacher Primary & Secondary& Year 11 Progress Lead )
Alexander Pierides Petris ( Design Teacher )
Nadia Chambi (,Design Teacher, Assistant Head)
Emily Hilliker ( Drama Teacher & Year 12 Progress Lead )
Amanda Chandler ( Textiles and D&T Teacher and Faculty Literacy lead)