Junior School
Art Competition 2012
“Creativity now is as important as literacy, and we should treat it with the same status.” (Sir Kenneth Robinson)
Polam Hall Junior School invites you to celebrate our children’s creativity by entering our art competition for primary schools and visiting the resulting exhibition.
ART COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION 2012
Theme:
‘Let’s Celebrate!’
Competition prizegiving:
Friday 3 February 2012
2.00 pm.
Exhibition in the Liddiard Theatre, open to public
Saturday 4 February 2012
10.30 am – noon.
Categories:
1. Foundation Stage
2. Key Stage 1
3. Lower Key Stage 2 (years 3/4)
4. Upper Key Stage 2 (years 5/6)
You may submit one entry in any of the above categories.
The criteria are as follows:
- Any medium may be used.
- Entries must be collaborative and not individual.
- Size of entry should be no larger than 1 metre x 1 metre (2D or 3D).
Entries should be submitted to Polam Hall School between Monday 23 January and Friday 27 January 2012. Art Competition Entry Form 2012 
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Background
In January 2009, Polam Hall Junior School held its first art competition. The aim was to share children’s talent with the local community. Art is a great communicator and teaches us all about the world we share. The theme of the competition was ‘Our Environment Matters’. The judging panel was led by world famous photographer, Joe Cornish, and included experienced teachers and moderators of art. The event’s supporters included His Worshipful The Lord Mayor of Darlington, Gallerina, The Arts Centre and the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation.
In January 2010 pupils (4 pupils per entry) and teachers from participating schools gathered in the Liddiard Theatre at Polam Hall School for the prizegiving of our second art competition. The theme was ‘Our Heritage Matters’ and once again the standard of entries was very high. The winning school in each category received a cup and a prize, and every school received a Certificate of Participation. Afterwards, the judges spoke to the pupils about their exhibits
In January 2011 Polam Hall pupils busily prepared to host our third competition. The theme was ‘Our Future Matters’. The different categories enabled all the Polam Hall pupils to be involved in the creation of a piece of artwork and provided a focus for our creative curriculum during the first part of the Spring Term. The public exhibition was very well attended and provided a stimulating and provocative platform for discussion and reflection.
Art gives children a unique means of expression, encouraging an exploration of ideas and developing passion. Please click on the link to view photographs of past exhibits.
‘Let’s Celebrate’ 2012
We would like the 2012 competition to be the biggest celebration of children’s art in the history of the local area. So please complete the pro forma below and send it to Mrs J Erskine at Polam Hall Junior School to register your interest, and receive further information.
