Art and Design is an essential element in the education of all children and a central one in the area of Creative and Expressive Studies in the National Curriculum.

The development of the whole person as a creative unique individual able to communicate is at the heart of the subject. Art and Design encourages and fosters the stimulation of the imagination and the opportunity to express creatively ideas, feelings and emotions.

In SJBC, the programme is planned to ensure that every pupil has the opportunity to develop their artistic potential in the wide field of Art and Design.

This year we achieved 100% pass rate for GCSE Art and Design, something we are extremely proud of and hope to carry on throughout the years to come.

 

 

Mrs Rafferty teaches Art and Design here in SJBC in  KS3 and KS4, is form teacher for 12A, and is really enjoying her second year here in the school. Having previously graduated with a BEd in Art and Design, she has since gained a wealth of experience over 15 years teaching across all Key Stages in both the Primary and Secondary sector. When not acting as a taxi service for her three children, she enjoys music, travelling and spending time with family and friends.

Mrs Coyne is an Art & Design teacher with many years of teaching experience. Art pupils in SJBC have enjoyed their after schools fun art classes, trips to the Ulster Museum and window painting in the neighbouring Rosemount Nursing Home Portadown. This year pupils in KS3 and KS4 won 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes in our local Credit Union poster design. The Art department currently have two GCSE examination classes.