Art at Manadon Vale Primary School

The PE curriculum and vision

Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity. A high-quality art and design education should engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. As pupils progress, they should be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. They should also know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.

Artists Covered

Foundation: Frida Kahlo

Year 1: Andy Warhol, Georgia O’Keefe & Deborah Shapiro

Year 2: Brian Pollard, Sheilagh Tacey & William Morris

Year 3: Alexandra Buckle, Stone Age

Year 4: Lucian Frued, Yayoi Kusama & Henry Moore

Year 5: Stephen Wiltshire, Clive Maddison & Ann Roth

Year 6: Picasso, Chila Kumari Singh Burman, Kumi Yamashi

Related resources

Art Progression Document

Art Progression Document

Art Skills and Artists

Art Skills and Artists

Art Subject on a Page

Art Subject on a Page

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This afternoon our Year 4 boys played in one of the highest quality school games I’ve seen at this age! ⚽️ The standard of football on show was outstanding. Both teams played with skill and game understanding well beyond their years. Thank you to MAP for hosting us in such a brilliant fixture, which also happened to be a family affair as it was also Mr Cuzner vs Mr Cuzner too ha 😆 This was the boys’ first game playing together, and it’s made me incredibly excited to see what lies ahead for this talented group. 💪💙

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🌾 Harvest Assembly – Tomorrow! 🌾 Tomorrow we will be holding our Harvest Assembly. As in previous years, we are requesting donations for Devon Provide. A shopping list of in-date items is included below of the most needed items— thank you for encouraging your child to think of others and support this wonderful cause. 💛 Most Needed Items: 🫘 Tinned Soup 🐟 Tinned Fish 🍅 Tinned Tomatoes 🥫 Tinned Beans 🍝 Pasta 🍲 Pasta Sauce 🥣 Cereals 🍚 Rice 🧴 Toiletries

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School Sports T-Shirts 👕 Please Help! Two years ago, the school purchased 75 sports t-shirts for competitions. Sadly, we now have less than half left in school, which means we currently do not have enough for all children to wear the same kit at the events we take part in. We believe some shirts must still be at home, particularly with pupils who have now left Manadon and are currently in Years 7 or 8. Unfortunately, we do not have the budget to replace them. 🙏 Please could everyone check at home and return any to school as soon as possible. Thank you for your support.

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Year 4 Gymnastics 🤸 Over the last few weeks, Year 4 have been incredibly lucky to work with Mr M from District Sports during their gymnastics sessions. The children have been exploring different types of balances, learning the difference between strong and weak balances, experimenting with varying numbers of points of contact, and performing balances at different levels – from low floor work to standing tall! The sessions have been full of fun, energy, and challenge – and the children have really thrown themselves into every activity. One of the absolute highlights was the "Flamingo Challenge", where everyone (including Mr E and Mrs Scoles!) had to balance on one leg like a flamingo for as long as possible. There were plenty of wobbles, giggles, and determined faces – and of course, we crowned our Flamingo Champions at the end! Well done, Year 4 – your focus, creativity, and balance have been brilliant. Keep up the great work!

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