CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS HIGHLIGHTS
This was a year of vibrant celebration of creativity at the College, with pupils across all year groups excelling in art, music, drama, dance, design and technology and creative leadership. We were delighted that, during the year, the ISI inspectors recognised our “significant strength” across many of these areas.
ARTS AWARD This was a record-breaking year for the Gold Arts Award , with 14 Upper Sixth pupils successfully completing the qualification. Their showcase in March featured original films, workshops, exhibitions and performances, curated and delivered entirely by the pupils. Highlights included films by Dexter Bell , Olly Beatton and Mary Keast- Butler , with Jossi Pears as Director of Photography; workshops by Charlie Goffin and Nao Kobayashi ; a sewing bee competition run by Freya Parker and Lola Woollard ; a photo booth by Flora Liu and Mandy Luo ; a directing project by Noah Gould ; and showcase curation by Martha Lillicrap , with design by Alexander Maclaurin . In the summer term, Layla Clusky El Jishi directed Waiting for Godot. Year 12 pupils made a strong start to their own Arts Award journeys, engaging in workshops on printing, portraiture, and music production, and attending a portfolio masterclass with UAL’s John Gianinni .
ART, PHOTOGRAPHY AND TEXTILES The Casson Art School was a hub of activity throughout the year, culminating in a summer exhibition that showcased exceptional work across art, photography and textiles. The exhibition featured beautifully curated pieces from pupils in all year groups, with many Year 13 leavers pursuing creative pathways. Among them, Florence Garvey submitted her UAL EPQ project to the Origins Creatives exhibition in London, following her immersive installation on AI and gendered marketing, which transformed the studio into a sensory experience. Brooke Haycock , a Year 12 photographer, exhibited his wildlife photography as part of his EPQ on storytelling, while also engaging with artist and parent Kathryn Martin to discuss her published photobook and share his own work.
Pupils across the school visited leading cultural institutions including the V&A Museum , Naomi Campbell exhibition , Charleston House , and the Fashion and Textile Museum , drawing inspiration for their coursework and creative development. Year 9 pupils took part in a Future Makers workshop and creative futures event at the Towner Art Gallery , while the annual Open Studio event offered a behind-the-scenes look at creative work in progress. In textiles, pupils from Years 9 to 13 demonstrated outstanding creativity and technical skill. Amelia Williams showcased her intricate designs at the Arts Award Showcase, and Isabella Banks and Evie Ginbey presented work from their Dance and Vocal Showcases.
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