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This week, our Year 7 students enjoyed an inspiring visit to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew as part of their Art studies, spending the day surrounded by some of the most beautiful plants, flowers and landscapes in the country.

Throughout the visit, students sketched, observed and explored colour, texture, shape and pattern within the natural world, gathering inspiration for future work back at School. It was a great opportunity for students to slow down, look carefully at their surroundings and experience how art can be inspired by nature in so many different ways.

Students also had the opportunity to explore the impressive Henry Moore sculpture exhibition, discovering how large-scale sculpture can interact with landscape and outdoor spaces so powerfully. Seeing the sculptures set amongst the gardens gave students a new perspective on scale, form and creativity beyond the classroom environment.

We would like to say a sincere thank you to our parents and carers for supporting trips such as this. Educational visits play an important role in helping students build confidence, curiosity and creativity, and we are very grateful for the continued support of our school in making these experiences possible.

Mrs Palmer, Head of Art and Head of Design Arts Faculty

 

About Kew Gardens

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has had an extraordinary impact on the world through its work in plant science, conservation and education. For more than 250 years, Kew has helped scientists understand, protect and preserve plants and fungi that are vital for food, medicine, clean air and biodiversity across the planet.

Its researchers work with countries around the world to help protect endangered species, restore habitats and tackle challenges such as climate change and deforestation. Kew is also home to one of the largest and most important botanical and fungal collections in the world, including its famous Millennium Seed Bank, which stores seeds from thousands of rare and threatened plants for future generations.

Alongside its scientific work, Kew has inspired millions of visitors, students and young people to appreciate the natural world and understand the importance of protecting it.

We thank our friends at Kew Gardens for supporting us.