Here at St Teresa’s we value Art & Design as a key part of the curriculum. We recognise all humans derive comfort and confidence from being able to make better sense of their surroundings. Therefore we believe it vital for our children to develop their visual literacy as it provides a unique route for them to do just that: consider, explore and respond to the world around them – creatively.

Having alternative ways to approach and express ideas about what is encountered, are the first steps in navigating and eventually understanding some of the complexities of that world. Taking time to develop their formal visual language vocabulary and transferable art & design skills, provides our children with a resource bank from which to draw. As they get older they can use this acquired language and experience to help break down even more complex subjects into manageable chunks, making them easier to consider and personally explore.

We want our children to grow in understanding that Art and Design is another form of communication available to them.

Our Art subject leader is Mrs McCann.

National Primary Curriculum Art

Whole School Overview