Queen's girls get arty
Girls studying art at The Queen’s School have been to view art galleries in both Manchester and London to help them with their course work.
Pupils had the chance to view some exciting exhibitions; GSCE students travelled to Manchester to view works at The Whitworth Art Gallery and The Lowry, whereas A Level students travelled a little further afield to view works at the Tate Modern and the Tate Britain.
At The Whitworth Art Gallery pupils got to see exhibitions from contemporary artists who work with shadow, light and technology. Students were also able to take part in a tour of the exhibition delivered by art history students from Manchester University. The Lowry which they visited later in the day provided contextual information on L.S Lowry who they have been studying already at school.
Those who visited the Tate galleries were able to view exhibitions of works by John Martin and Barry Flanagan. Pupils were especially excited by the opportunity to view Martin’s ‘Last Judgement Triptych’ completed in 1853, something which had been much discussed in class.
17-year-old Anna Tweed commented:
“It was impossible to avoid becoming fully absorbed by Martin’s pieces. Standing in front of them, they were breathtaking and had magnificence and a fortitude that consumed the viewer.”
Mrs Louisa Poole, art teacher at The Queen’s School, explained:
“The trips were an ideal opportunity for students to gather information to inform their own art practice. Although we have excellent access to images and information about artwork through books and the internet, there is no substitute for experiencing a piece of art first hand.”
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1. LtoR: Najia Saad, 16 and Kara Chin, 16 enjoy art in London
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The Queen’s School, Chester, Cheshire is one of the country’s leading independent schools for girls aged 4 – 18. With a nationally renowned reputation for academic excellence the girls consistently achieve outstanding results at GCSE and A level.
The school celebrates young women and their potential. It prepares the 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, it seeks to develop in each student a risk-taking spirit, leadership abilities, confidence and a love of learning. The individual approach ensures each girl has the support she needs to thrive and succeed throughout her time there.
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.
Sarah Clark is the head teacher 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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