Expressive Arts:

Through Expressive Arts, our learners are given meaningful experiences that help them understand ad appreciate the diverse communities of Wales, as well as the wider world.  Whether they are enjoying or creating exhibitions and performances in art, dance, drame, film, digital media or music.  These experiences allow them to discover more about their own culture and society and also about the lives and traditions of others.

Expressive Arts give children the chance to explore cultural differences across time and place.  They learn how people's stories, values and creativity have shaped communities and how those influences continue to shape the world today.

The skills and values developed through Expressive Arts go far beyond the classroom.  They help children engage thoughtfully with issues in their own lives, encouraging creativity, empathy and resilience.  

Statements of what matter:

Exploration through and of the Expressive Arts deepens our artistic knowledge and contributes to our understanding of identities, cultures and societies.

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Responding and reflecting, both as artist and audience, is a fundamental part of learning about and through the Expressive Arts.

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Creative work combines knowledge and skills using the senses, inspiration and imagination.