Sydenham Year 9 art students recently had the opportunity to work with the Horniman Museum and Gardens in response to the exhibition of photographs exploring the beauty, love and humour of the First Nations young people in her community in Coen, northern Queensland. 

Year 9 students were invited to a presentation and Q&A about the artist and her work, and to view the exhibition. 

Back at school, students worked with their art teachers to create their own interpretations inspired by themes related to the lives of young people and their experience. With props, humour and attitude students took photographs and used ICT skills on Adobe Photoshop to manipulate and develop these expressive photographs. Maintaining these links with our local community is important to us. Do look out for the students work on the Horniman website under the feedback area for the exhibition.

Well done Year 9!

Ms Griffiths and Mr Edwards

• GCSE Coursework level 7
• GCSE Coursework level 8
• GCSE Coursework level 9

• A Level Art Example of A* Grade

• A Level Art Example of A* Grade

• A Level Art Example of A* Grade

On Monday 4th of July three Year 7 art classes took a trip up to the Horniman museum and Gardens to see the current year 8 exhibition on show in the Pavilion, so students can gather ideas on how they will plan to create their project in the autumn term. Students were inspired by the standards on show. 

Students sketched from the gardens and world gallery to gather ideas ready for their project.  Students loved putting up their wishes on The Cloutie Tree and they also enjoyed  a session in the hands-on base where they got up close and personal to some of the wonderful collection on show. 

We are grateful to the PTA who sponsored this event and to the Horniman Education department for hosting us and giving our amazing students an opportunity to showcase their talents. 

Ms Henderson