Pupils’ art work shown at Tate Modern gallery
WORK by pupils from two schools in Powys has gone on display at the Tate Modern Art Gallery in London.
Through the Lead Creative Schools Scheme, Gwernyfed High School and Ysgol Cedewain were selected to present their work at the Tate’s “Week of Encounters”, which explores the use of creativity in teaching and learning.
The scheme aims to promote new ways of working in schools by developing a programme of learning with the help of creative professionals.
It is designed to complement and support a school’s current programme of work while also addressing any particular learning issues.
It also seeks to nurture creativity among students.
Kayleigh Hughes, head of art at Gwernyfed High School, said: “Over the past few years our school has been on a creative learning journey. Pupils and teachers have worked alongside creative practitioners to experiment and challenge the way in which we learn.
“We’ve realised that creativity isn’t confined to art or music lessons, but can be used as a tool in other subjects such as science and English. The results of the scheme have been fantastic and we have found it to increase attainment.
“Our sharing day at the Tate gave pupils an unforgettable experience as they captured the learning and shared their experience with others on a large platform.”
Lauris Palshis, co-ordinator at Ysgol Cedewain, said: “With the help of pupils, we selected and invited creative practitioner, rap poet Martin Daws, to lead a collaborative project which focused on oracy and literacy.
“After a successful exhibition at Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, we were one of only 32 schools out of over 500 who participated in the scheme to be invited to present at the Tate.”