May was a busy month for performing arts students at Cockburn School. There were evening showcase performances from both the Dance and Drama departments following on from the Music Concert in April.
As well as the performances, Cockburn School is proud to have showcased their excellent arts provision as part of a city-wide project led by Leeds33.
Leeds33, formerly known as LeedsCEP, was established in September 2017 as part of a national initiative led by Arts Council England to improve cultural education for children and young people. The organisation brings together schools, arts and cultural groups, local authorities and community organisations to create more opportunities for young people to engage with arts and culture. Working across Leeds, Leeds33 aims to better connect these partners, share resources and develop a more joined-up, visible cultural offer across the city.
Its growing network includes organisations from the education, cultural and community sectors, ensuring representation from all areas of Leeds. Through this collaborative approach, Leeds33 is helping to ensure that every young person in Leeds has access to high-quality cultural learning experiences.
In May, Leeds33 launched a new resource designed to support teachers: Schools That Sing: Arts-Rich Learning in Leeds. Developed in partnership with the University of Leeds, these practical case studies draw on real practice from Cockburn School and seven other Leeds schools (also including another Cockburn MAT school, Middleton Primary) to explore what makes arts-rich education work. The resource provides guidance across ten key themes, covering everything from embedding the arts in the curriculum to developing cultural partnerships and inclusive practice.
It also includes a link to the Leeds33 Arts Rich Schools: Reflection and Audit Tool to help schools identify their next steps. Read more: www.leeds33.com/ schools-that-sing
Mr Smith, Assistant Headteacher at Cockburn School who is also Trustee of Leeds33, said:
“We are extremely proud of our rich arts provision. Our students and staff work incredibly hard, and being part of this project means their work will help to influence others across Leeds. This supports our mission to harness the power of arts and culture, empowering every child and young person to flourish.”
This new work comes in addition to Cockburn School’s provision in the arts previously being awarded Artsmark Platinum status for the second time in recognition of the school’s commitment to, and excellence in, arts education. Artsmark is Arts Council England’s award recognising excellence in cultural education. It celebrates schools’ commitment to embracing arts across the curriculum and bringing creative learning to life for children and young people.
This post is based on a press release issued by Cockburn School
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