Grades 1, 2 and 3 learners at Norwood Primary School held their art expo on 4 June to showcase their artistic skills to the public.
The expo proved that the youngsters have great creative talent, which they displayed for their parents and members of the community.
Creative arts have immense physical benefits, according to primary school teacher Salosh Frank, who also organised the expo. She said their creative art programme plays a key role in helping their little children to develop emotionally.
“The inclusion of arts in primary education is so that it fosters transferable skills and boosts overall academic achievement, enhances well-being and self-esteem,” Frank said.
“At Norwood Primary School, we firmly believe that creative arts engage a child’s imagination and the right mix and creativity, along with curriculum, helps our little ones to be innovative and also encourages them to learn new things.”
Besides just viewing the art on display, they had ‘grade heads’ at the expo interacting with the parents and telling them how creative development is important to their children’s learning.
According to Frank, the school has made it their job to allow kids the freedom and autonomy to explore themselves through art.
“Painting, drawing, cutting and pasting all help develop fine motor skills in young children, which in turn helps them to be writing-ready.” It also develops hand-eye coordination.
“When we value children’s creativity, we help them feel valued and this is what we do at Norwood Primary School,” she concluded.
Details: Norwood Primary School 011 728 7181.
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