Arts at Poppleton Ousebank consists of drama, dance, music and visual art. We recognise that children gain so much from being involved in the arts- not only their skills, but confidence and self-esteem. It can be incredibly supportive for pupils requiring emotional support and for this reason, they are an essential part of our school curriculum.
We take time developing pupils’ drawing and observation skills in Key Stage 1 as well as exploring medium, skills and materials for children to select and apply to pieces of art. We encourage children to practice skills and evaluate their efforts before moving onto finished pieces. In this way, children constantly reflect, tweak and improve their work, developing confidence and a growth mindset. Visual art is an important element of our Open Evenings that we hold twice a year, enabling all pupils to present their work.
As well as class music, children are encouraged to take up a musical instrument. We are proud of the broad range of instrument tuition on offer.
The school has an active school choir that performs at school events, Young Voices and the York Music Hub festival.
Many of our pupils take dance lessons outside of school and in addition, children can learn ‘street dance’ in school. The children bring these experiences into school dance lessons, facilitating the sharing of skills and talents.
Each child in school takes part in two performing opportunities every year – a school production and POPFEST where we showcase dance, drama , music and poetry.
Our Performing Arts are traditionally rounded off at the end of the year with our ‘POPS Got Talent’ show.
Some more fantastic feats achieved on day 3!
We’re challenging ourselves in other ways too! Team Tech has been all about working together, building contraptions and thinking outside the box.
Abseil-utely brilliant morning
Some very courageous children taking on the top levels of the course
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