This term’s Visual Art programme began with a simple question:
What is Art?
Students shared their own definitions, then explored the meaning of sustainability and how it could influence their work.
To put ideas into practice, they created unique covers for their art journals using only repurposed materials. Old cloth shopping bags, brown paper carriers, newspapers and magazines were cut, layered and collaged into one-off designs.
The activity encouraged creative thinking while showing how discarded materials can be given a new life. It was a practical start to a term of artmaking with a sustainable focus.
Coral Reef Ceramics and Animal Studies
Sketches moved into paint this week, with collage backgrounds taking shape. Coral reef bowls were glazed and finished with glass for the ocean. More pieces are firing.
Week 3 Crown of Thorns study
(From Week 3, shared now) We studied the Crown of Thorns starfish and reef loss, then designed and began clay bowls with coral and sea creatures.
Art Inspired by Coral Reef Conservation
After learning about the Crown of Thorns starfish and its impact on coral reefs, students began creating clay bowls featuring coral and sea life.
Bottle Top Art Turning Waste into Creativity (Part 1)
Students transform reclaimed bottle tops into unique art pieces while learning about recycling, upcycling, and environmental responsibility.
Mosaic Mirrors Workshop
Students designed and made mosaic mirrors, choosing colours, breaking tiles, gluing, grouting, polishing. Hands on skills and one of a kind pieces.
Mini Worlds in Progress
Students are constructing miniature worlds that reflect personal connections to land and sea, while building their confidence in composition, construction, and creative expression.
Collage, Imagination and Dreamwork
Collage with guest artist Naomi Azoulay, then mixed media. Students built papier-mâché mask pieces to paint their inner world.
Inspiration, Contour & Wirework
Students made visual responses to inspiring quotes, then used contour sketches to build beaded wire insect sculptures.
Exploring Identity and Place Through Art – Term 1 Highlights
Through clay sculpture, watercolour, and kowhaiwhai design, students explored themes of identity and place linked to our school houses. These creative exercises encouraged personal expression and connection to local landscape and culture, while building confidence with new materials and techniques.
