These images show some of the work created by Grade 6 learners at Thomas Wildschutt Primary School while exploring “The Hobbit” by JRR Tolkien. The learners at TWSP wrote character descriptions of Gollum and Gandalf, imaginary diary accounts as well …
On the 23 April the world celebrates World Book Day, to remind us of the power of books to spark the imagination, open doors to new worlds, and build empathy while equipping readers with essential life skills. At HELP, we …
At HELP, we’re building environmental awareness in a hands-on, creative way 🌿 We took inspiration from the season around us — dry leaves, a seasonal change, and a calendar month full of international days dedicated to our planet. The learners …
On Wednesdays, Neville Sherman, a retired principal from the UK, give the learners a platform to be creative. This is an opportunity for learners who find mainstream academics challenging to have a positive way of expressing themselves.
In celebration of World Storytelling Day – 21st March – the Grade 2 learners were treated to magical, mesmerising stories by storyteller extraordinaire, Gilly Southwood. Amid the drone of weed-eaters and the cheers from the sports field, Gilly held the …
National Fairy Tale Day falls in February, so we dedicated the month to exploring fairy tales. As part of this theme, we designed and coloured vibrant ball gowns, which were then cut out and collaged together to create a life-sized …
In a hugely successful art project overseen by our volunteer Neville Sherman, students in both schools in HPS and TWSP explored the painting, ‘The Scream’ by Edvard Munch. They discussed what they think of the painting and what the artist …
Heathfield Primary school is 50 years this year and HELP will participate in the celebrations with a display of drumming and a song that Neville and the children have composed which they will encourage everyone present to sing. It’s going …
The art that Neville does with the children is both instructive and fun. He teaches them how to divide the page up into rectangles and then copy the picture they are seeing so that they get the proportions right. He …
L.S. Lowry Used as Subject for Art and History Classes. Read more »
More and more it is being recognized that art, music and acting are an essential component to children’s education. Neville Sherman, a retired school principal from the UK has been coming to HELP 3 times a week and giving drumming, …
How Art, Music and Acting, is Helping Shape the Future! Read more »
