St Wilfrid’s Awarded Artsmark Silver

 

Arts Council England has awarded an Artsmark Silver to St Wilfrid’s in recognition of the school’s commitment to, and excellence in, arts education.

 

Jonathan Morris, Head teacher of St Wilfrid’s in Crawley, said: ““I’m delighted that the Arts Council has recognised St Wilfrid’s dynamic arts education programme. Our students have really enjoyed working with Steve Gelliot, The ONO Theatre Company,  The Shakespeare Schools Festival,  ‘Dance Time’ and Kristian Bediianko who provides African Drum Workshops.  I would also like to thank all our staff for their hard work in achieving this award.”

Suzy MacDonald, Head of Drama of St Wilfrid’s in Crawley, said: ““I was thrilled to hear that we’d been awarded Artsmark Silver.  Our students and staff definitely have a passion for the arts.   All our arts (Art, Drama, Dance, Music, Film, Media and Photography) clubs, results and activities reflect our high standards and enthusiasm.  It’s great that the Arts Council recognise that this is a vibrant place to be creative!”

Alan Davey, Chief Executive, Arts Council England, said:  “Arts Council England is committed to great art for everyone and we believe that the earlier children are creatively inspired, the more likely they are to have a lifelong engagement with art.

“Artsmark sets the standard for an outstanding arts offer in schools and it’s great to see so many new schools attaining the Artsmark award this year. The award recognises St Wilfrid’s passion for the arts and belief in the power of creativity.”

A school must dedicate a minimum of 10 per cent of its curricular teaching time to the arts to receive an Artsmark; 12 per cent wins a Silver Artsmark and 15 per cent qualifies for Artsmark Gold. An Artsmark school also provides teachers’ professional development and involvement with local artists and arts groups.

For further information contact:

 

St Wilfrid’s Catholic School

Sarah Gildea, PR & Marketing Officer

01293 421421 ext 2007 / s.gildea@stwilfrids.com