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The students across all areas of the school have enjoyed a vast range of Art, ICT, Film and Dance opportunities , and the school community celebrate their achievements with a special event., on Wednesday 23rd November 2011 .

We invited all parents of Secondary and 6^th Form students to our afternoon Cinematic showing of the best of our Arts College work from the last three years, along with Governors and Friends of the school, including ex-students. .

Kiltonthorpe Film-maker and Animators Adam Reamswood and Ben Hopkinson presented an impressive show, supported by Lauren Henderson, Arts Facilitator.

The 40 minute programme of film clips, movies, animations and videos of activities, followed a packed morning where students attended workshops within school. Classes ranged from Physical Theatre and Stage combat , Circus skills, Photography, Drumming, Batik, Textiles, Art and Craft, Multi-sensory experience with Head massage and Face Painting.

It was a fabulous day, being able to share our successes with the students, staff, artists and practitioners who have featured highly in our Arts Programmes, over the years.

The event was planned by Director of Specialism, Kate Watson and organised by Neil Walker of Club Creative, (neil@club-creative.co.uk) with his team of student Event organisers.

Some examples of how Club Creative can work with you:

• Replace Creative Partnerships artist provision and project management
• Help improve your Ofsted rating
• Artsmark Status support, selecting artists, cultural venues and providing advice
• Bespoke Creative Enterprise projects
• Specialists working with SEN children, Special Schools and Gifted & Talented pupils
• Alternative provision for Disengaged Students
• Transition Days
• Create Performances, events, and concerts

Club Creative takes pride in being flexible, responsive and non-prescriptive. We work in partnership with schools and pupils to create bespoke projects. We can work with all ages and abilities from small groups of students to entire year groups

We can work across the curriculum to create projects that raise attainment, improve literacy and numeracy, train teachers and deliver a whole school approach to creative learning.

TASC supports adults with all manner and level of learning disability, autism and profound physical disability. They provide a welcoming, supportive environment with a fantastic range of activities and excellent facilities and support staff. Please visit the TASC website for more information on the amazing services they provide.

In a recent member survey the desire to try drama workshops came out top and we are very excited about starting sessions. Drama can improve concentration and communication skills, boost confidence and of course is loads of fun!

We have years of experience designing learning programmes for those students who for a variety of reasons are not engaging with the school curriculum. Often with a strong Enterprise focus, we will teach students new creative skills whilst working towards a final exhibition, performance or even selling their produce at market to the general public.

The results have been astonishing with students surprising their teachers, support workers and parents with their focus and commitment. We have noticed a marked improvement in concentration, communication skills and confidence in the students.

Our Alternative Provision programmes are designed first and foremost to engage students with creative learning. We can also work with the school to fit the programme into existing qualification frameworks.

Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Activities provided by Club Creative included Graffiti Art, Carnival Drumming, Stage Combat and Bollywood dance. Photos and a short film will be uploaded soon so please keep checking back.

If you are sad to see the demise of Extened Schools funding and co-ordinators please feel free to leave your comments.

I am delighted to announce that for the very first time we will be running a programme of summer activity under our own banner. The creative fun days for children will take place on Wednesdays over the summer holiday at Rigwood House, a beautiful property in stunning grounds which is run by Be All You Can.

Please see below for details!

We require creative practitioners with experience of working with hard to reach young people. The overall aim is to engage, inspire, build confidence and self esteem whilst learning new creative skills. There should be an enterprise agenda built in to each activity.

Please get in touch if you would like to more information.

Thanks,

Neil