Why is Art important for all students in the Olympus Academy Trust? Why does it matter?

At Meadowbrook we believe that art is a vital part of our learners’ education and has a significant and valuable role in the taught curriculum. Art education ensures that all learners have the opportunity to explore shape and form, colour and beauty. Art education fosters creative and bright young people who will develop an awareness and appreciation of the aesthetic beauty around us. Learners who will be innovative and creative thinkers who will be problem-solvers, whilst allowing them to use art to develop a sense of belonging and a sense of understanding our global society. Art at Stoke Lodge aims to develop critical-thinking skills, creative confidence, hands-on skills, visual literacy, self-esteem, and an appreciation of other cultures.

How does studying Art help young people to achieve?

Our art curriculum will develop learners’ critical abilities and understanding of their own and others’ cultural heritages through studying a diverse range of male and female artists.

Learners will develop their understanding of the visual language of art and through our carefully considered sequences of lessons and experiences they will start to understand the visual elements of art and design (line, tone, texture, colour, pattern, shape, 3D form). Learners will be supported by a curriculum which will enable children to grow and become proficient in the accumulation of skills. They will have the vocabulary to be able to discuss and appreciate the study of significant art pieces and will learn about the history of art and its significance in our global society.

As part of our Meadowbrook Ethic of Excellence, we use Access Art to support us in providing high quality models and examples. We also use this to ensure our teachers are skilled to provide excellent teaching for our children. 

Artist of the Term 

In addition to our Curriculum Unleashed challenges and Olympus Pledge, as part of our cultivated curriculum we celebrate an Artist of the Term. By exposing our pupils to a range of artistic movements and styles, we hope to inspire our pupils so that they leave our school being able to talk about inspirational artists and their work.

Key Documents

The Key Learning Intentions for Art

Please see under Parents & Learners tab and Individual Classes for more Curriculum Information.