West Leigh Art Day

West Leigh Junior School was transformed into a vibrant hub of imagination and creativity during a very special whole-school Art Day, inspired directly by feedback from the School Council. Following thoughtful discussions, children shared their desire for greater freedom of choice in their artistic experiences - and we were delighted to bring this vision to life.

The entire day was devoted to art, offering children a unique opportunity to explore their creativity in new and exciting ways. Children were invited to select from an impressive range of over 20 different artistic techniques and skills. These included silk printing, quilling, environmental art, sugar-craft, observational drawing, mosaics, junk modelling and digital art - just to name a few.

One of the most enriching aspects of the day was the opportunity for children to work alongside peers from across the school. This not only fostered a strong sense of community but also encouraged collaboration, independence and confidence as they stepped outside their usual classroom environments.

Throughout the day, every corridor and classroom buzzed with energy and enthusiasm as children immersed themselves in learning new skills and experimenting with different materials. The results were truly remarkable, with each child creating their own unique masterpiece to be proud of.

The day was a tremendous success, thoroughly enjoyed by both pupils and staff alike. It was wonderful to see creativity flourish in so many different forms and to witness the joy that comes from having the freedom to explore and express ideas.

We are incredibly proud of how the children embraced this opportunity and we are confident that this inspiring day will remain a treasured memory for many years to come.