Arts

At Valley Invicta Academies Trust, we recognise the value and importance of creativity and collaboration and believe both are a fundamental part of a well-rounded education which enhances the life chances of all.

A number of VIAT primary schools teamed up with international space artist, Cat Machin, for a special virtual space art workshop from Australia, and all nine VIAT schools have worked with Su Blackwell, renowned paper sculpting artist, to create collaborative book sculptures in response to the theme 'Literature enriches me'.

Award-winning writers and poets, including World Slam Poetry champion, Harry Baker, have been brought in to deliver workshops in creative writing and poetry as part of the Trust's secondary transition programme.

Creative teachers and practitioners from within the Trust provide outreach workshops to the other Trust schools in art and design, ceramic sculpture, fashion textiles, design and technology and the performing arts.

The creative achievements of our students are celebrated Trust-wide with annual exhibitions and awards ceremonies.