The Arts

Involvement in music, art and drama sparks creativity and innovation in many areas of life and study as well as building our pupils’ confidence, improving their communication skills and sharpening their empathetic abilities. Engaging in the Arts has a positive impact on a pupil’s all-round academic performance, improving both their interest in other subjects and their results.

This is borne out in wider society: creativity is now one of the top five skills sought by business leaders when recruiting new talent; it has been shown that Nobel laureates in the sciences are 17 times more likely to be actively engaged in the arts than average scientists; and studies show that participation in the Arts increases civic engagement and leads to better overall social cohesion.

We also celebrate the Arts for their own value, embracing the richness they add to the life of the school and the lives of individual pupils. We take great pride in the creative endeavours of our pupils and showcase them throughout the school year, with numerous exhibitions, concerts and plays. Across all ages and abilities, opportunities abound for involvement in our vibrant Arts programme.