At St George’s, we believe that Art matters, on so many levels. It gives our children a voice, a whole other language, a mode of self-expression, a creative outlet, a way of capturing and creating beauty in the world and a route into future careers in fashion, design, photography, body art, architecture and as fine artists; the Turner Prize winners of the decades ahead. We are growing the creative thinkers and makers of the future.

Art at St George’s School will provide children with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. Through high quality art provision, children will be engaged, inspired and challenged. The Art curriculum at the school will give children the opportunities to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. The children will also know how art and design reflects and shapes our history and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.

We cover a wide range of artists, showing our children that art has a rich history and a meaningful, relevant, accessible present. We look at artists from all over the world, who come in all ages, shapes, genders, backgrounds and nationalities; representing the rich diversity of children within our school. We show our children that anyone can be an artist. We also study architects and designers and people working today to make a living from creative processes. We explore and meet real life Essex-based practitioners showing that art is here and now and theirs for the taking.