THE ARTS
THE ART OF CREATIVITY
Throughout their time at King’s, your child is invited to get involved in all aspects of the arts.
Enjoy acting, dancing and singing in the band with our drama department. Turn imaginations into reality at one of the best-equipped design and technology departments in the UK. Discover a love of music through weekly instrumental lessons or singing in Chapel Choir. And embrace an artistic side through developing skills in many different areas, from sculpting to painting.
DISCOVER THE ADVENTUROUS APPROACH OF OUR ART DEPARTMENT
You’ll notice our pupils’ brilliant artwork throughout the school, reflecting the high standards and adventurous approach of our art department. Our Silvermead studio offers a large open-plan working space and mezzanine, with a computer suite for research studies and presentations.
This allows pupils to work collaboratively on disciplines including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking textiles and photography. All of our teachers are practising artists, and visiting professional artists add fresh perspectives.
TURN IMAGINATION INTO REALITY WITH DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
With the expertise, equipment and materials at King’s, imagination can be turned into reality. We boast one of the most highly acclaimed and best equipped Design and Technology departments in the UK. Pupils from the DT department consistently win Arkwright Scholarships and progress on to study a wide variety of design and engineering university courses.
THE SHOW MUST GO ON
The drama department puts on numerous productions throughout the year – from the experimental and innovative to the huge blockbuster on an epic scale. We try to squeeze in as many drama productions as possible, including curriculum drama, pupil-led plays and outdoor productions in our wonderful amphitheatre.
Because creative expressions and imagination are always highly valued here at King’s, we believe that drama is invaluable in teaching key life skills such as confidence and conviction, teamwork, cooperation and listening.
FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC
We aim to enhance your child’s appreciation of music – within a variety of genres, playing a wide range of instruments and gaining a solid grounding in musical theory. Music plays an integral part in our lives, and we want our pupils to embrace this.
More than a quarter of pupils are currently taking weekly instrumental lessons, alongside 13 ensembles rehearsing in the music department.
