At St. Hugh’s we aim to encourage the artist that is within each of us by fostering an enjoyment of the visual arts, developing the imagination and providing the skills necessary for pupils to express their ideas.
We experiment with as many different materials and processes as possible so that pupils are given every opportunity to develop their creativity and reach their potential.
The curriculum
The school uses a variety of teaching and learning styles in art, with the aim
of familiarizing each pupil with the elements of art: line, tone, colour, pattern, form and texture. We give each child the opportunity to  experience a wide variety of processes including drawing, painting, printing, collage, textiles and 3D work.
Our tasks provide a range of challenges, allowing for the differing ability in all our classes, and suitable learning opportunities are provided, matching the challenge of the task to the ability of the child.
Extending the curriculum
In addition to timetabled lessons, there are clubs after school and the art room is open to both boarders and day pupils during breaks and in the evenings.
Pupils regularly take part in national and local competitions and exhibitions. We recently won best in show at the Malvern Girls’ College Prep schools art exhibition and were awarded a winning place in a  Royal Horticultural Society art competition.
Visits from artists and trips to art galleries, senior schools and exhibitions are built into the calendar and the school hosts an annual art exhibition.
Each year, pupils are encouraged to prepare portfolios for art scholarships to senior schools and in the last three years we have had seven successful pupils.
We regularly monitor the standards of children’s work and the quality
of our teaching in art. We are always open to new ideas and endeavour to maintain a lively department where our children have fun and build a love of the subject that will remain with them throughout their lives
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