{"id":302,"date":"2015-05-26T08:27:28","date_gmt":"2015-05-26T08:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/bridgeofweirprimary\/?page_id=302"},"modified":"2025-12-08T00:08:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T00:08:28","slug":"expressive-arts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/stcharlesprimary\/curriculum\/expressive-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"Expressive Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Expressive Arts at Our School<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">At\u00a0St Charles, we believe that the expressive arts \u2014 including art, music, drama, and dance \u2014 are essential to nurturing creativity, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. Through Scotland\u2019s\u00a0<i>Curriculum for Excellence<\/i>, children learn\u00a0<i>in<\/i>,\u00a0<i>through<\/i>, and\u00a0<i>about<\/i>\u00a0the expressive arts, developing a rich understanding of themselves and the world around them.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b>Why Expressive Arts Matter<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Learning in the expressive arts enables children and young people to:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<div role=\"presentation\"><b>Be creative and express themselves<\/b>\u00a0in different and meaningful ways<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<div role=\"presentation\"><b>Experience enjoyment<\/b>\u00a0and contribute to others\u2019 enjoyment through performance, presentation, and shared creative experiences<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<div role=\"presentation\"><b>Develop important skills<\/b>, both specific to the arts and transferable across learning and life \u2014 such as communication, collaboration, and critical thinking<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<div role=\"presentation\"><b>Appreciate aesthetic and cultural values<\/b>, identities, and ideas from diverse perspectives<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<div role=\"presentation\"><b>Build strong foundations for future learning and careers<\/b>, with opportunities to pursue excellence in the expressive arts<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b>How We Teach Expressive Arts<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Our approach is:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<div role=\"presentation\"><b>Inclusive and Child-Centred<\/b>\u00a0 Every child is encouraged to explore their creativity in a safe, supportive environment that celebrates individuality.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<div role=\"presentation\"><b>Active and Enjoyable<\/b>\u00a0 We provide opportunities for children to perform, create, and collaborate \u2014 helping them build confidence and share joy with others.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<div role=\"presentation\"><b>Skill-Building and Reflective<\/b>\u00a0 Children develop artistic techniques alongside critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills that support learning across the curriculum.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<div role=\"presentation\"><b>Culturally Rich and Aspirational<\/b>\u00a0 We introduce children to a wide range of artistic styles, traditions, and ideas, helping them connect with diverse cultures and imagine future possibilities.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">We celebrate creativity across the school and work in partnership with families and the wider community to showcase children\u2019s talents and achievements.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Expressive Arts at Our School At\u00a0St Charles, we believe that the expressive arts \u2014 including art, music, drama, and dance \u2014 are essential to nurturing creativity, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. Through Scotland\u2019s\u00a0Curriculum for Excellence, children learn\u00a0in,\u00a0through, and\u00a0about\u00a0the expressive arts, developing a rich understanding of themselves and the world around them. 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