The Queen's School Art Show
Staff and pupils at The Queen’s School, Chester, are currently enjoying the creative efforts of year 11 in their GCSE art exhibition. The show is the culmination of many hours of hard work, with each pupil developing imaginative ideas and exploring her artistic potential.
Parents, governors and friends of the school were invited to a private view of the students’ work recently. The visitors were extremely impressed by the quality and originality of the art pieces on show.
Art coursework accounts for 60% of the final examination grade, with the remaining points awarded for work produced in a timed exam. The exhibition shows how students researched and developed their thoughts, exploring different themes and materials in order to create their stunning pieces.
The school’s Head of Art, Mr Alistair Tucker, said, “Art is a very enjoyable subject, but it requires a lot of dedication and commitment to create a body of work that can achieve a good grade. The girls have worked extremely hard and produced work of a very high standard.”
In order to fire their imagination, the girls were taken to Liverpool’s Tate and Walker galleries. Here they were inspired by work created by contemporary artists, as well as the work of artists from centuries gone by.
Students were encouraged to use a variety of media including drypoint, etching, collagraphs, lino, drawing, painting, photography and textiles. They found their inspiration for subject matter in the world around them, exploring topics such as autobiography, wraps and barriers.
Laura Whiteside, a student on the GCSE course who is a keen and gifted photographer said, “I have really enjoyed the structure of GCSE Art. It has given me the opportunity to develop my ideas and the chance to explore new techniques and materials. I’m really looking forward to next year’s AS Level course and the opportunity for more independent study”.
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Photo captions: 080527 Francesca Self Portrait.JPG – Francesca Butcher self portrait
080527 Natalie Ohio skeleton torso.JPG – Natalie Ohio skeleton torso
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Press Contact: Mrs Jane Taylor, The Queen’s School, City Walls Road, Chester, CH1 2NN Tel: 01244 312078 Fax: 01244 321507 Email: jtaylor@queens.cheshire.sch.uk
Notes:
The Queen’s School, Chester, Cheshire is one of the country’s leading independent schools for girls aged 4 – 18. We have a nationally renowned reputation for academic excellence and in the latest Government league tables, published in January 2008, Queen’s A level results again placed us as the top school in Cheshire.
Our school celebrates young women and their potential. We prepare our girls to face their future with self-belief, energy and a ‘can do’ philosophy. Academic success is only one aspect of life at Queen’s and all girls are encouraged to explore their abilities, interests and passions in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. From drama, art and music to sports, community work and overseas adventures, the girls benefit from an education of the whole person, experiencing new challenges inside and outside the classroom.
At The Queen’s School, we seek to develop in each student a risk-taking spirit, leadership abilities, confidence and a love of learning. Our individual approach ensures each girl has the support she needs to thrive and succeed throughout her time here.
The school inhabits elegant Georgian and Victorian buildings, situated in a beautiful setting within walking distance of historic Chester. These surroundings prove a constant reminder of the heritage and traditional values that have shaped the school for more than 130 years.
Mrs Catherine Buckley is the headmistress of The Queen’s School with Mrs Felicity Taylor as head of the Lower School on Liverpool Road. The school has a number of bursaries available to very able students.
Past pupils include Beth Tweddle, Olympic Gymnast, Sarah Kelly, founder of the UK’s Neuromuscular Centre for muscular dystrophy and Vivienne Faull, the first woman to become Dean of an English Cathedral.
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