Peterhouse School

As a specialist school for pupils with Autism we use The Arts as a motivator to enable our pupils to increase their confidence and strive for independence as well as being a tool to aid in the development of communication and self-expression. We have high expectations and focus on a 'can do' approach which highlights what pupils can do rather than what they find difficult. Not only do we celebrate the finished product but more importantly the process and learning which has been involved in reaching the end result which will hopefully develop self-occupancy skills and interests for adult life. Apart for the visual aspects of our Art sessions pupils are encouraged to explore the sensory aspect by using lots of different methods and materials such as glue, nail varnish, flour, cling film to name a few.

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School Competition Entries

Bonfire Night

Malakai Baldwin

30 x 20cm, Shaving foam and paint

The Lookout

Jamie Nolan

22 x 16cm, Photography

Pooh and Friends

Rosie Brown

38 x 25cm, Fimo clay

Nothingatall

Asha Greenaway

32 x 24cm, Photography

Anonymous

Joshua Brown

42 x 30cm, Paint

Purple Sticks

Daniel Wigmore

42 x 30cm, Mixed Media

Leaves

Tyler Noble

34 x 26cm, Mixed Media

An Alternative World

Matthew Claydon

43 x 32cm, Photography

There's a darker side to everybody

Jack Brown

42 x 30cm, Paint on canvas

Cartoons in my mind

Fern Mclaughlin-Whyte

34 x 22cm, Pottery and paint

Autumn leaves

Rebekah Masters and Fern Mclaughlin-Whyte

131cm long, Textiles

Self-Image

Karis Moorcroft

42 x 30cm, Paint