Year 3 children have learnt a new technique ‘frottage’ which is when a rubbing is taken from textured surfaces to form the basis of a work of art. After creating a variety of

Year 3 explored how to create tone in drawings by shading. They were very focussed following the ‘rules of shading’: using the side of the pencil, shading in one

Y5 and Y6 children had a marvellous time at the performance of William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream’

Year 6 continued their art unit by considering how symbolism in art can be used to convey a meaning. They generated a range of symbols, patterns and colours that represented them and filled a space that created an aesthetically pleasing piece of artwork.

Year 3 commenced their art unit on Drawing: Growing Artists by recognising how artists use shape in drawings. They looked at a range of objects (including a pumpkin from our school garden) and identified associated

Year 6 commenced their art drawing unit: Make my voice heard by exploring expressive drawing techniques by using a range of handmade tools to create different lines, tones, texture and form.

 Today one of our Rotherhithe Primary School news reporters sat with an Art Ambassador to talk about

Josef Albers (an American-German artist) provided the inspiration for Year 2’s next piece of artwork as they explored abstract art by

As part of our up-coming Spanish Day celebrations, Year 6 have drawn inspiration from Pablo Picasso’s Blue Period—an era marked by

We have continued our work on maps by using our drawings from our last lesson as a model to develop into a 3D piece of artwork.

Year 2 have been investigating maps as a stimulus for drawing. They compared different images

Year 6 explored how drawings can develop ideas for pattern design by drawing one rainforest animal (linked

 To investigate the effect of space and scale when creating 3D art. In this lesson, students learned about the

We are participating in ‘The Wild Postcard Project’ where we are showcasing our

In response to the celebration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Year 6 used different brush

We were truly wowed by the creativity demonstrated by our fabulous children today as they prepared for our annual Easter Bonnet Parade wearing their amazing creations.

On Friday, March 7th, Ravensbourne class had an exciting opportunity to visit the V&A Museum as part of their studies on the Victorian era. During this trip, they participated in a ceramics

Recently schools were invited to submit poster designs to the local authority to promote safety on the roads. 

All of our entries to the ‘Super Me – Expressions of Youth’ competition have been selected for publication! ‘Super Me’ is a competition organised by the ‘Young

Severn class celebrated Australia Day by exercising their mathematics and DT skills by measuring, calculating ratios and following a recipe to make lamingtons (an Australian

Year 6 worked independently to organise the equipment needed for a painting technique and they were able to discuss how their choice of technique has challenged

Year 4/5 continued their Art unit on Portraits by combining their learning on creating art using mixed media (tissue paper, paint and carbon paper) with their History unit on Nelson

A selection of Rotherhithe Primary School students Adela, Chada and Nikola were awarded runner up places in this prestigious competition.

Y6 have explored painting further this week by experimenting with paint to observe different effects that can be created. They practised techniques such as stippling, water wash,

Year 6 started their unit on Paint and Mixed Media by creating a wide range of colours by mixing tints (adding white) and shades (by  adding black). They then applied this to create a three-

Wandle and Fleet class have been making some fabulous Popup Books as part of their Design Technology project. The book that they have based their design on is

Year 6 have thoroughly enjoyed this term’s DT unit on Electrical Systems by designing and making an electrical doodler. They displayed a good understanding of how

Below is a gallery of some of our amazing SuperMe Superhero competition entries. About the Super Me drawing competition Super Me drawing

Rotherhithe Primary School is very pleased to announce a recent update sent to us from the Golden Hinde Competition runners.

KS2 Art ambassadors organised a lunchtime art club for KS1 children to participate in a competition where the brief entailed designing a superhero.

Key Stage 2 (7-11 years) students are invited to design a flag that reflects the legacy and history of The Golden Hinde and the Age of

Year 2 are almost at the end of their unit on drawing. This week, they have linked their art with their English text ‘Lubna and the Pebble’ by

Year 6 children continued their Drawing unit by applying their understanding of tone to the technique of hatching; using pattern and contrast when creating a

Year 2 continued their Drawing unit with an observational drawing. They brought in a soft toy and used it as inspiration to

Rotherhithe Primary School has been invited by the Department of Environment & Leisure to participate in a competition to design a sign to prevent speeding around

Year 2 have been exploring and experimenting with mark making using a variety of  media to create different textures. They enjoyed feeling different materials

Fleet Class had a wonderful time on their trip to the National Portrait Gallery. They followed their treasure hunt and diligently

Year 6 have been studying photography. The learning objective for this weeks project was to apply an understanding of

Year 6 have been combining Art, Mathematics and RE in their work on Mandala drawings. A mandala is a circular pattern that

We were very lucky to be selected this year to participate in the National Literacy Young Readers programme.

On Thursday , Thames class made photomontages which are groups of images combined in an abstract way. We took some pictures of the

In lea class, the class were investigating about 3d shapes, then they were asked to draw a 3d model, and the designs were really creative! We took some pictures of the

Today our Year 1 children got very creative as they designed some rather spectacular 3D art pieces. The children were tasked with creating a 3

On Monday we celebrated all things Spanish. John (Spanish Lead) and Aaliyah (Spanish teacher) delivered an assembly about the famous Spanish architect and

Year 5/6 children have applied their knowledge of celebrated British artist David Hockney’s style by recreating one of his most beloved

On Tuesday, Thames, Lee and Brent Class started an Art project related to the art piece “Going Up Garrowby Hill by David Hockney.

Today Rotherhithe Primary School hosted its annual Easter Bonnet Parade where each year group created some amazing Easter

Design an Easter Bonnet at home and bring it in to school: Rotherhithe Primary School is hosting a fabulous Easter Bonnet Competition

Year 5/6 continued to explore various artists. This week they looked at the work of local abstract artist Fiona Rae and more particularly her oil on canvas painting named

Our mosaic artist, Wendy, worked with children from across the school on putting their gardening plot plaque designs together. The children had a marvellously

Year 5/6 children started their unit on ‘Painting and Mixed Media’ by analysing the work of internationally acclaimed British artist David Hockney.