A Journey Through Africa: A Wonderful Arts Week in Pre-Prep

This week, Pre-Prep have enjoyed an exciting and enriching Arts Week, with the theme of Africa inspiring a wide range of activities across the curriculum.

Pupils have immersed themselves in African culture through African dance sessions with Mrs Lewis, a drumming workshop, and lessons exploring the geography, traditions, and diversity of different African countries. A particular highlight was a visit to the KSW Art Department, where pupils worked with Mrs Hewitt to create their own vibrant African masks.

In French lessons, they discovered the many African countries where French is spoken as a first language, broadening their understanding of the continent’s rich linguistic heritage.

The week’s celebrations extended to lunchtime, with a selection of African-themed dishes on offer. We were delighted to see everyone enthusiastically trying new foods, and the South African Bunny Chow proved especially popular on Wednesday!

One of the most memorable experiences of the week was a visit from local artist Marie Therese King. Pupils from Reception to Year 2 took part in a Batik workshop, collaborating to create a beautiful piece of artwork that will serve as a lasting reminder of this special week.

Arts Week concludes with an African-themed Forest School day. As this wonderful celebration comes to an end, we look forward to beginning preparations for our Summer Show and Prizegiving.

We are incredibly proud of the children’s enthusiasm, creativity and willingness to embrace new experiences throughout the week.