Abbey College receives prestigious Artsmark Gold Award
There were smiles all round as staff and students celebrated being awarded a Gold Artsmark Award for their outstanding commitment to Arts education.
Artsmark is Arts Council England’s accreditation granted to schools in the UK that champion cultural education. It celebrates schools that go above and beyond in promoting creativity, developing talent, and fostering an appreciation for the arts among pupils.
In the journey towards achieving the Artsmark Award, the school has developed the arts and culture provision at the school and embedded it in a broad and balanced curriculum. Prioritising the Arts has brought a focus on wellbeing to young people, and promoted positive mental health and wellbeing throughout the school. Harnessing the power of the Arts to nurture emotional wellbeing, self-expression and personal growth played a role in Abbey College securing the esteemed accolade.
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