Our Harvest Festival this year was held in St Michael’s Church.
We showed RESPECT to God by thanking him for creation. We also said thank you to the farmers who produce our food.We showed RESPECT to farmers from around the world and highlighted the importance of FAIR TRADE, to ensure farmers are paid fairly for what they produce.We acted as COUAGEOUS ADVOCATES by standing up and saying it was wrong that others are not treated equally and we made a point of showcasing ways we can support Fair Trade. This included a fair trade cake stall the following day.
We also showed KINDNESS by donating items to the local food bank in Alnwick. These were taken, along with the donations from St Michael’s Church to the Alnwick Foodbank which does amazing work in our local community. The food bank were delighted with the donations and our support.
We are delighted to announce that St Michael’s CE Primary School has been awarded the prestigious Artsmark GOLD Award
Pupils and staff at St Michael’s CE Primary School are celebrating after receiving their prestigious GOLD Artsmark Award.
Artsmark is the creative quality standard for schools, accredited by Arts Council England. The award provides a clear framework for teachers to plan, develop and evaluate arts, culture and creativity across the curriculum.
There are now over 300 North East schools registered for Artsmark and they are supported throughout their journey by Culture Bridge North East and The Forge who work together to deliver the Artsmark programme in the region. This includes providing advice, practical teaching resources and introductions to leading cultural organisations in the area.
Stephanie Pym, Area Manager, Culture Bridge North East says: “We are absolutely delighted St Michael’s CE Primary School received their GOLD Artsmark Award. It’s fantastic to see that so many school leaders are recognising the prestige and intrinsic importance of this award in supporting an arts focussed curriculum.”
In order to become an Artsmark school, St Michael’s CE Primary School had to develop their arts and culture provision to achieve a broad and balanced curriculum. This was achieved by creating an overall plan that was committed to and delivered across the whole school.
Through Artsmark, St Michael’s CE Primary School will continue to incorporate art and culture into every pupil’s life, learning, knowledge and understanding, helping them to build skills, resilience, confidence and character.
On receiving the award, Head Teacher Gavin Johnston said: “We’re extremely proud of achieving our Artsmark GOLD Award – especially during recent challenging times. We are committed to delivering a high-quality art and cultural education, with particular strengths in music. We look forward to continuing to grow with Artsmark.
Pictured below are some of our Key Stage 2 children who took part in Artsaward Discover through their whole class tuition and arts learning with Mrs Nicklen!!
Yesterday, Miss Gowland received an exciting parcel… from the author of Little People Big Dreams!
Last year, Diamond Class had written to one of their favourite authors – Maria Isabel Vegara who is famous for the series Little People, Big Dreams. The children suggested various people she could write about next and even included their own art work. Ms Vegara has kindly sent some of her books and a handwritten letter.
