18/11/2024
At Streatham & Clapham High School, our Sixth Form artists are embracing the opportunity to experiment, innovate and develop their creative voices through hands-on, immersive projects. This term, our Year 12 A-Level Art students are diving into the world of large-scale sculpture, crafting expressive ceramic head sculptures inspired by legendary sculptors such as Jacob Epstein, Auguste Rodin and Franz Xaver Messerschmidt.
These workshops are more than just an exercise in technical skill. They encourage students to explore the intersection of form, emotion, and texture, fostering a deeper understanding of how art communicates powerful ideas and feelings. Through this process, students are challenged to think critically, engage with diverse artistic techniques, and express their individuality in tangible, impactful ways.
The programme reflects our holistic approach to A-Level Art, which prioritises both technical mastery and creative exploration. By working on ambitious projects like these, our students build confidence in their artistic abilities and develop a strong foundation for further study or careers in the arts.
Our Sixth Form offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where creativity flourishes. Our small class sizes, expert teaching, and access to outstanding facilities enable students to thrive as they prepare for the next stage of their artistic journey.
Click here to learn more about our vibrant Sixth Form and how we support young artists to reach their full potential.
If you’re a highly talented artist interested in joining our school, explore our scholarship program.
Latest News:
Outgoing Head Girl awarded the prestigious Mo Bosch GDST scholarship
We are delighted to celebrate our incredible outgoing Head Girl for receiving the prestigious Mo Bosch scholarship. This GDST award is aimed at Year 13 students planning to pursue degrees in journalism, media, or communications at university and it has a focus on women in leadership and education.
Head’s Blog
I hope that the girls have been having a super time in Activities Week enjoying a different kind of learning as part of our commitment to a holistic educational vision. Whether taking on new physical challenges and risks, working as a team, learning from the battlefields of Normandy, experiencing the world of work, or preparing a compelling university application, this week will have accelerated the girls’ sense of their identity now and who they want to become.
SCHS Head at the Forefront of National Smartphone Debate
Streatham & Clapham High School’s Head, Ms Cathy Ellott, has contributed to a growing national conversation around smartphone use among young people, following her inclusion in recent press coverage in London Now and the Harrow Times, exploring the impact of screen time on teenagers.
Head’s Talk
Step inside an inspiring new conversation series from Streatham & Clapham High School, where Head, Ms Cathy Ellott, sits down with remarkable women from diverse backgrounds to share insights, experiences, and ideas that shape the future.
