The Mosley School wins Artsmark gold award

The Mosley School, Anslow, today announces its attainment of the prestigious Arts Council England Artsmark gold award, which rewards schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to developing a dynamic arts programme.

In this seventh annual Artsmark round, nearly 1500 schools have been awarded the Artsmark distinction – a national arts award that acknowledges all art from, from drama to music, design to literature, and dance to sculpture. 285 schools across the country achieved Artsmark, 452 Artsmark Silver and 695 achieved Artsmark Gold status.

The Artsmark scheme also encourages schools to work in partnership with artists and arts organisations. The arts can transform lives and raise aspirations. Improving opportunities for young people and encouraging their local communities to engage with the arts is a key priority for the Arts Council.

Anne James, Headteacher of The Mosley School, said:

“I am delighted that the Arts Council has recognised The Mosley School’s progressive arts education programme which encourages pupils to work with local artists.

There is a huge amount of arts activity going on at The Mosley School. For example our Year 3 and Year 4 pupils have been working with Andrew Rowell, a film editor to make a film about the life and work for the school. Others have been working with African and Indian dancers and performed to parents and will be built upon in our school production or ‘Peter Pan’ this summer. The thriving school choir performed at the Town Hall in Burton upon Trent at Christmas and at the Mayor’s Spring Sounds Charity Concert.

A very big thank you to all the enthusiastic pupils and staff for all their hard work in achieving this award!”