Visual Arts
The Art Department operates an open door policy and pupils are encourage to spend as much free time there as possible

It is very well resourced and includes; a ceramic studio, photography and dark room facilities and a dedicated printmaking studio with silk screen and etching equipment.
An extensive range of after school activities and other workshops are offered:
- Various art activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays for all age groups
- Art attack activities for First and Second Form pupils on Saturday mornings
- Life drawing classes on Wednesday afternoons for Sixth Form pupils.
- Portfolio building sessions for art school applicants from September to January.
- Frequent visits to exhibitions both locally and in London.
- Regular Sixth Form and art scholars’ workshops run by visiting artists.
- Guest speakers talking about their art work.
- Pupils are encouraged to enter competitions both locally and nationally.



