Year 12 A’level Art students took part in a weaving workshop with artist Jo Atherton.
Atherton is an artist who creates fascinating and playful tapestries using flotsam and materials found from scouring the coastlines of the UK.
She is fascinated by the curiosities that the tides wash up on to our beaches, the history associated with them, where they came from and who they belonged to.
Jo’s work is currently on display at the Artismeet gallery in Watersmeet until 26th February 2026.More about Jo can be found at www.flotsamweaving.com
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E’ CARNEVALE!
Carnival is a festival season. It occurs during the period between the Epiphany and Ash Wednesday. It involves public celebrations, parades and street parties. People often dress up or masquerade during the celebrations.
The most famous celebrations happens in Venice and Viareggio and the most famous masks are Pulcinella and Harlequin
Here is how Miss Torrini’s Yr 7s, 8s & 9s are preparing to celebrate this fun event in the year Calendar!
Enjoy and remember, in Italy they say: “ A carnevale, ogni scherzo vale!” ….
What does it mean? Find the translation and tell Miss Torrini, she might have a prize for you!
On the 10th of December year 13 pupils were escorted to ‘The Catholic Worker Farm’ to donate items that they have been collecting as a year group since September. I would like to commend them on their efforts. Weekly they have supported the cause, which offers accommodation for 22 destitute women whom without the farm, would be on the street with their children. During the trip the pupils commented on how it helped them ‘realise how lucky I really am’ and the struggles that some people who are just around the corner from us have. They truly put the Catholic teachings into action. ‘For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me’ Mt 25:35-36.
64 pupils from years 8&9 have just returned from an extremely enjoyable pilgrimage to Rome. During our time in Rome we visited St Peter’s basilica, Climbed the Dome of St Peter’s basilica, saw many historical sites such as the Colosseum and the Pantheon.
The highlight has got to be when we went to the Popes Audience. We were extremely lucky to get very close and almost touch him. You can see how close we got from our photo. During his speech Pope Francis called on us to be missionaries. To act as Jesus calls us to. Through this action all people will see the work of Christ continuing today. We all look forward to taking on this message and spreading Jesus message through our actions and charitable work.
This was a brilliant experience that no doubt pupils and staff will never forget.
Presentation Evening 22/10/15
A selection of images from the event earlier this term
Arts for Change: Using the Arts to make a difference
Arts for Change: Using the Arts to make a difference
How can the arts be used to explore a sensitive ‘non-arts’ issue? That’s the question which was asked of year eight students and teachers from St Joan of Arc School, St Clement Danes School and Queens’ School through the Arts for Change project which took place in July 2015.
Funded by Royal Opera House Bridge and working in partnership together and with Watford Palace Theatre, the three schools brought ninety able, gifted and talented students in Drama, Music and Visual Art together for three days to creatively explore stigma associated with mental health. The work of the students was insightful, challenging and creative throughout and culminated in a thought-provoking sharing of work event which was attended by arts, educational and health professionals alike.
This short film provides an overview of the project.
Y12 A.R.C. Senior Citizen Christmas Party
I would like to congratulate the Year 12 A.R.C team for all their efforts put into running and organising this years senior citizen Christmas party. It was an excellent day and all of our guests were extremely impressed. You really have put the teachings of Christ into practice ‘I was a stranger and you invited me in’ Mt 25:35.
Year 11 ARC groups have been working hard this term putting their faith into action. One of our groups had focussed on the refugee crisis. They felt they wanted to do something to help and so looked to the advice of Cardinal Vincent Nichols. The Cardinal suggested that Catholics can above all else pray. So with this in mind one of our groups prepared an all day prayer vigil for Wednesday 7th October. They prepared TCT resources for tutor groups, they wrote letters to the Cardinal inviting him to join us. (unfortunately he is in Rome with the pope!)Students prepared a power point as a focus for groups in the chapel.Groups were brought down in their RE lessons for 20 minutes at a time to pray for refugees in crisis. The chapel remained a constant place of prayer all day with staff and students covering break and lunchtime. Everyone agreed it was a worthwhile undertaking. Well done year 11 ARC!