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CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS
Creative and
Performing Arts
The College’s consistent display of
but also acts as a powerful source of
creativity throughout the year reinforces
inspiration to fellow pupils.
our reputation for providing a diverse
range of artistic opportunities and outlets,
At the start of the academic year, one
which both enhance the personal growth
Year 12 pupil, Thea W, was cited as ‘one
and self-expression of individual pupils,
to watch’ by Ipswich Art Society following
and strengthen the school community as
the sale of artwork at the Anna Airy
a whole.
exhibition in Ipswich. Thea garnered a
lot of attention for her work during the
This commitment to creativity at the
opening night of the exhibition, with
College cultivates innovative thinkers and
one visitor o昀昀ering her a cheque for the
con昀椀dent individuals and empowers pupils
piece after her daughter was said to
to explore their passions, take risks, and
be ‘completely taken by it’. The piece,
express themselves freely.
‘Falling and Flying’, demonstrated Thea’s
incredible precision and impeccable
Whether it’s celebrating individual
attention to detail by using a scalpel to
accomplishments or witnessing
create the art.
exceptional group achievements, this year
has showcased the abundant creative
Ten student pieces from the College were
potential within our pupil body and
on display during the exhibition, with two
proved Framlingham College is a place
Year 13 students, Amy B and Fran R-B,
where creativity 昀氀ourishes, and where
also winning 昀椀rst place and runner up for
young minds are inspired to reach their
their work. Following the success of the
fullest potential.
Anna Airy Exhibition, Thea was shortlisted
for The Ipswich Art Society Award and
Our Scholars’ programmes across Art,
gained further recognition during the
Drama, Design & Technology (D&T), and
artEast Exhibition where she also had
Music enable talented pupils to explore
o昀昀ers for the work.
their artistic abilities, whilst also giving
the individuals a platform to act on as
Hand selected by Director of Art at
ambassadors for their subject. Scholars
Framlingham College, Sue Tansley,
serve as exemplary beacons of creative
several pupils were chosen to exhibit at
prowess, illuminating the talent pathway
the annual artEast exhibition at Framsden
for their peers across the school. The
Hall Barn where their work was displayed
quality of their work not only demonstrates
alongside some well-established artists,
the depth of creativity within the College,
and other young artists and sculptors from
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