African Drumming Workshop

We had a fantastic day on Thursday learning how to play the African drums (“Djembe”). We learnt that the “Djembe” come from Ghana. The drums are

Year3-Creativity

Creativity comes to Year 3EW.....

Art in Maths - Year 3

Maths in Art

Year 3EW shape paintings inspired by Kadinsky's geometric compositions.

Friday Assemblies

Friday assemblies are a time for celebrating achievement. There are many pupils who play musical instruments at Great Houghton from Year 8 to Year 2. Each Friday in assemblyone of these pupils will be performing and we will

Art in Lessons- Year 6

Art plays a vital role in lesson activities. Our Year 6 group recently drew some pictures of Sir Francis Drake.

The Arts

The Whole Child
As well as academic and sporting strength, GHPS regards music, art, design, dance and drama as essential elements in developing children into fully-rounded individuals.

Visual Arts

All our pupils have regular art lessons during which they are taught basic skills of observation, drawing, painting, sculpture, clay modelling and working with a

Music

All children receive music lessons, which begin with group music-making and progress through to an understanding of different genres via listening, composition and performance. In this we are greatly assisted by talented

Dance & Drama

Dance forms an integral part of the curriculum from Nursery to Year 3 and is available as an activity further up the age range. A wide range of Dance, from