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Arts
Year 8 did a project on the art of Africa.
In DT, Year 3 got to grips with using new tools like coping saws safely.
Year 7 worked on a self-portrait project with the help of mirrors. Year 6 acted out the story of The Emperor’s New Clothes, “colouring in” the words though tone of voice and movement.
Ivan’s Art Selected for Exhibition
Ivan (Year 8) had his artwork chosen for display in the Pilgrims Hospices Bookshop, Canterbury Books, as part of the Canterbury Festival Arts Trail. Mrs Sylvester entered pupil artwork in a competition run by Pilgrims Hospices for local school children to create works of art that expressed their individuality. Ivan’s portrait was chosen for display as part of a selection of work taken from the exhibition. Congratulations, Ivan!
Music is a vital part of Junior King’s life and we were so pleased to continue in-person lessons in the time that we spent on-site this year.
Year 3 worked on teamwork in Drama, working in groups to devise their own mini plays, acting out a trip to the beach.
Year 6 experimented with tie-dye in Art as part of their colour and pattern project as they looked at the art of Africa. Although we weren’t able to hold our usual programme of special concerts this year, we were able to allow pupils to continue to benefit from the experience of playing for an audience through a series of informal virtual concerts held over Zoom.
Year 6 put together physical theatre pieces in Drama.
Year 7 made lanterns in DT.
Singing and Acting in the Carol Service Film Production
Although the strict coronavirus safety measures in place on the school site this year prevented us from engaging in our usual much-loved programme of musical and dramatic events, we were able to come together in a different way to perform in a special filmed Carol Service production towards the end of the Autumn Term. Carols were sung by year group choirs at a safe social distance, and Junior House put on a series of marvellous nativity tableaux, which featured a very special equine guest. All this was captured on film and shared with families to enjoy virtually on the day our traditional Carol Service should have taken place in Canterbury Cathedral.
Year 7 produced plasticine maquette designs for masks.
Year 6 made architectural models in DT and superimposed them onto photographs of the Junior King’s site.
Oliver Awarded Young Musician of Promise
We were thrilled to hear in January that Oliver (Year 5) was named Young Musician of Promise in the Maidstone Young Musician 2021 online competition. With Mr Frost accompanying on the piano, Oliver received high praise from the adjudicator for his “effortless” performances. Well done, Oliver!
In December, Years 3 and 4 enjoyed amazing panto workshops with West End in Schools, learning an Aladdin-inspired choreography routine where they had to represent a whole host of characters through movement and dance.
Year 6 took inspiration from architecture, art and the work of Philip Treacy to create their own hat designs.
In the time we were on the school site this year, our ensembles met in smaller formats in their year group bubbles to practise playing with others. Year 4 prowled the boards in Drama, embodying different animals through movement.
Year 5 Pottery Throw Down
As part of their studies into William Morris, Year 5 designed their own Morris-inspired mugs and brought these to life with the help of visiting King’s School ceramics teacher Gillian Farrell and her pottery wheels. Pupils learned how to “throw” the spinning clay into the basic pot shape for their mugs, taking to the wheels quickly and making some fabulous little pots, while the final of the most recent series of The Great Pottery Throw Down played in the background for inspiration.
Year 5 used the computer suite to design the parts for their automata in DT.
Year 3 depicted Greek gods in Drama.
At the beginning of the Summer Term, we congratulated Luke (Year 7), who successfully auditioned for the British Youth Music Theatre Company of 2021. Luke will be performing in their musical version of Peter Pan at Powderham Castle in Devon later this year. Rehearsals will take place over a couple of weeks in the summer holidays with industry professionals. Having cut his teeth in the lively Junior King’s version of Peter Pan Jr last year, we know Luke will have lots to bring to the table! Getting through the highly competitive audition stage is a fantastic achievement. Year 8 studied Tanzanian art and created Ankara wax prints.
Year 6 created their own Rex Ray-inspired collages. Year 4 made puppets in DT for a puppet show.
Year 7 made their own wooden lanterns in DT, using the laser cutter to bring their designs to life.
Year 7 worked on developing and decorating their clay masks in Art. Year 6 put their engineering skills to the test by making and racing toy cars in DT.
ART PORTFOLIO
An unusual year in Art, but still a productive one. The pupils have had lots of opportunities to work with visiting artists and the topics, from Celtic Designs to Arts fo Africa, have complimented their academic studies. I hope you enjoy the Exhibition.
Mrs Sylvester, Head of Art
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY PORTFOLIO
Welcome to the Summer Exhibition 2021. We are delighted to share some of the creative highlights of this Academic year from the studio, workshop and online. The work shown here represents the creative endeavours from students in Years 3-8. We hope you enjoy.
Miss French, Head of Design Technology
