The Cranford Review March 2015

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Cranford Review

March / 2015

Cranford Community College awarded “The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance”. Aristotle

We

are delighted to announce Cranford Community College has been successful in achieving Artsmark Gold-Artsmark Gold is nationally recognised as demonstrating excellence in the arts and cultural provision. In addition, we are now ‘Artsmark Ambassadors’ and will be supporting other schools and organisations in developing their arts provision. This recognition reflects the value we place on the arts at Cranford Community College and the impact it has, in shaping the lives of our students, staff and the wider community. There has always been a strong tradition of high quality arts provision at Cranford and this status confirms our continuing commitment to embrace all the opportunities available to us through the arts and to provide an inclusive curriculum, celebrating and promoting all talents and interests of our school community. Some of the most notable successes of our arts provision in recent years cited in our application included: art exhibitions, “Barnum” (school production), a flash mob event, summer festival, activities week, dance projects working with outside arts agencies and various music concerts. In addition the introduction of our unique WFactor programme has embraced the arts, with an inclusive variety of activities delivered by both arts and non-arts specialists.

“At Cranford Community College you believe passionately in the arts, and regard them as essential to individual development and a vital element of a rounded education”. Artsmark Validator

The Artsmark assessor, who visited the school in mid-September 2014, was so impressed with what she saw, not just within the arts provision in practice but how the arts are celebrated around the school. She said it was clear the arts are integral to the life of the school and we are a flagship of good practice which other schools could learn from. Kevin Prunty, Executive Headteacher said of the award; “Congratulations to the Artsmark team at Cranford, led by Mo Wasiq, Head of Music. I am delighted the hard work, talent and enthusiasm of our staff and students have been recognised in this way. It is a real testament to the quality of art provision we have and the value we place on the arts at Cranford”. We have a wealth of experience, talent and activities running with an arts’ focus and in true Cranford style we’re not stopping there. We’re seeking new and innovative ways of embedding the arts further into the life of the school, including; more cross curricular activities, trips and events, setting up an “Arts Alumni” for former staff and students, seeking funding both for new and innovative arts projects, working with more schools and in partnership with external organisations. This is an exciting time for the arts in Cranford and we want to work with you, to become the leaders and innovators of the arts. So if you’re interested, get in touch. Mohammed Wasiq (Head of Music Department)


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