issue 7 july 2020 the lockdown issue design ed

DesignEDA Central RSA Academies Trust publication

Issue 7 July 2020

#gettymuseumchallenge

Photography Competitions

The Lockdown Issue

Quarantine Haikus

The Lockdown Issue6Photography CompetitionsWe set our pupils, parents and staff weekly photography competitions with various themes. Inside this issue, we have included a small selection of the best submissions and we announce the winners.

10Haiku Challenge

Whilst we were unable to have all our pupils in school, we decided to

challenge them in creating Haikus to capture their experiences

throughout their time at home.

30#gettymuseumchallenge

In the early days of quarantine, the Getty Museum in LA challenged the world to

recreate their favourite artwork at home. This of course captured the imagination of

our pupils, and they did not disappoint.

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DesignEd A Central RSA Academies Trust Publication

Since writing the introduction to the last DesignEd at Easter, just at the point where we went into lockdown, our school communities have risen magnificently to the extraordinary challenges that the national emergency has presented. The logistical, emotional and cultural challenges have been immense, and we are proud as a Trust of the way our schools have supported our pupils and families in these unprecedented times. Many in our communities have suffered bereavement. May I express my sincere condolences to all those who have suffered loss.

Our staff and governors have proved resilient and agile in responding to what has had to be dealt with, and feedback from our parents has been overwhelmingly positive. Leaders have overseen the rapid closure of schools, moving rapidly to enable home learning. Our schools have remained open for key worker children throughout the period, including provision throughout the holidays as staff have committed to ‘doing their bit’ to support the response to the national emergency. We have responded to the government request for wider opening from June 1st wholeheartedly with, for instance, our secondary schools providing provision well beyond the request for Year 10 students to have at least one face-to-face interaction. Parents have shown faith in the efforts to do this safely, with nearly 90% of students at Arrow Vale, as one example, attending sessions. Leaders are now planning for full and safe re-opening of our schools in September, which we are on track to achieve. It will be wonderful to be able to welcome all of the children back.

This unique edition of DesignEd, ‘The Lockdown Issue’ celebrates the creativity of the young people in our schools during lockdown. There are also photographs submitted by parents and staff. Adversity sparks innovation and creativity. If a picture tells a thousand words, then there are many thousands of words within this edition, which is unusually word free. The Trust-wide photography competitions, poetry, journal keeping and art work are all showcased in this one-off edition. I hope you feel their wonderful work captures some of the mood of lockdown. These are dark times, but hopefully the contents of this edition will bring a ray of light.

Thank you to each and every member of our school communities for the support you have shown our schools. It has never been more needed and appreciated! Stay safe this summer.

Guy ShearsExecutive Principal (CEO)

The Central Team

Guy ShearsExecutive Principal (CEO)Samantha McMonagleTrust School Improvement Lead

Michaela MooreChief Operating OfficerBryan Tait Head of EstatesPaul LintonHR and People ManagerMatthew SetchellStrategic IT LeadSimon AustinTrust Strategic Systems & Data ManagerEve SmithTrust Management AccountantJane DomineseHead of Corporate ServicesAmelia HorwoodPA to the Executive Principal (CEO) & Office Manager

Penny HarrisonChief Finance OfficerVacancyTrust Financial AccountantRachel SargeantTrust Payroll ManagerNicky GuestTrust Finance Technician

Principals

Ian MellorArrow Vale RSA Academy

Nicola BeechAbbeywood, Church Hill and Ipsley

Di SmithTrust Primary Executive Principal

Claire PriceRSA Academy Tipton

Angela CrawleySutton Park Primary RSA Academy

Sarah CallananSt Stephen’s CE RSA Academy

Sarah BoyceOldbury Park RSA Academy

Co-Design Leaders

Scott CraneSafeguarding Lead

Tom Preston

Trust Lead for Maths

Rebecca Doughty

Trust Lead for English

Hattie HayhurstTrust Lead for Science

Tim BonnerTrust Lead for History

Amy Terry Trust Lead for Geography

Sarah Noble Trust Lead for Modern Foreign Languages

Ed LeeTrust Lead for Drama

Charlie McKenzieTrust Lead for Music

Tracey Darby Trust Lead for Religious Education

Educational Improvement Team

Guy ShearsExecutive Principal (CEO)

Di SmithTrust Primary Executive Principal

Samantha McMonagleTrust School Improvement Lead

Lorraine Allen OBE Trust School Improvement Partner

Trust Board

Eric Griffiths Chair of Trustees

TrusteesThe Reverend William AdamsSarah Bates Elizabeth KeatesOrla MacSherryJohn HowellsWilfred ChikoworeNicolas CliffordJo TownshendEmtiyaz Chowdhury

Chairs of LAGB’s

Richard Davies Arrow Vale RSA AcademyPaul NashAbbeywood First RSA Academy & Church Hill Middle RSA AcademyAlex FrenchIpsley CE RSA AcademyRobert BarbourRSA Academy TiptonKatherine MaynereidSutton Park Primary RSA AcademyPaul JohnsonOldbury Park Primary RSA AcademyVicky JackmanSt.Stephen’s CE RSA Academy

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A picture says a thousand words

We know how much our pupils, parents and staff like to take pictures on their phones. We thought that lockdown would be an excellent time for everyone to showcase their creativity and photographic skills. We set four challenges, each with a different theme; through the window, illusions, capture the moment and selfies. We asked each academy to submit their entries during quarantine. We have been blown away with the imagination and quality of the work, and privileged to be given a glimpse into their home lives.

“Take a photograph through a window, open or shut, from inside looking out, or from outside looking in. You can include objects on a windowsill or a person or even a pet. Use your imagination, be creative and have some fun!”

THROUGH THE

WINDOW

PHOTO CREDIT: PARENT, SUTTON PARK

PHOTO CREDIT: TEACHER, SUTTON PARK

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HUNTING CAT: DARCY, KS2, IPSLEYSNAIL: LEO, KS1, SUTTON PARKCOLOURFUL NAILS: KEZIA, KS3, IPSLEYENQUISITIVE CAT: THOMAS, KS2, SUTTON PARKCOWS: YOUSUF, KS1, ST STEPHENS

HIGHLY COMMENDED FAMILY: JAKE, KS3, IPSLEY

"The story behind this picture is superbly communicated through the

window. Memories of the past are contrasted with the quiet times

of now, as we look towards the future. This photography is highly

commended for its narrative and clever use of composition."

PIN WHEEL: ALEXANDRA, KS3, IPSLEYLIGHTENING: GEORGIA, RSA ACADEMY TIPTONDOUBLE RAINBOW TOP: SOLOMON, EYFS, SUTTON PARKDOUBLE RAINDOW CENTRE: KS1, ABBEYWOOD WATCHING THE RAINBOW: PARENT, SUTTON PARKPRINCESS: PARENT, SUTTON PARK TREES: SETH, KS2, OLDBURY PARKWAVE: ARCHIE, EYFS, OLDBURY PARK

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WEEK ONE WINNERS

First Place: Aishah, KS2

St Stephens CE RSA Academy

“This uplifting photograph

communicates the shared

experience of support for

the NHS during the Covid-19

lockdown. The beautifully painted

rainbow on the hand, a joyous

smile and a balanced composition

makes this a well-deserved first

prize winner.”

Third Place: Sophie, KS2 “Freedom”

Ipsley CE RSA Academy

“A sense of freedom is truly felt in this image. The

leaping figure photographed crossing the road through

a car window creates a strong composition and a

unique viewpoint. The selected colours and tones

remind us of the challenge of lockdown and creates a

powerful image. A striking third prize winner.”

Second Place: Layla, KS3

Church Hill Middle School RSA Academy

“Capturing this incredible sunset with its fiery colour

palette from inside a rainy window has created a

bold and striking photograph. The silhouette of

the landscape makes this a poetic reflection of the

lockdown experience. Using the pattern of raindrops

made this the leader of a very strong collection

of landscape photographs and a worthy 2nd prize

winner.”

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“An illusion is something that tricks us into seeing something differently than it actually exists. Photography is often used to make illusions. The challenge for this week’s competition is to create your own illusion. You can use objects, buildings, toys, mirrors or even the weather. Play with scale, angles and close ups! There are no limits! Use your imagination and have lots of fun!”

IllusIons

PAGE 12PHOTO CREDIT: SOLOMON, EYFS, SUTTON PARK

PAGE 13FRAME: TEACHING ASSISTANT, SUTTON PARKLEGO: DANIEL, CHURCH HILLYELLOW CAR: TOBY, EYFS, ABBEYWOODHOOP: TEACHER, ABBEYWOOD STORM TROOPER: ETHAN, TIPTONBALANCE: HARRISON, KS3, IPSLEY WATER GLASS: COREY, KS3, IPSLEY

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Week Two Winners

First Place: Tyler, KS2

Sutton Park Primary RSA Academy

“What a fabulous photograph!!

The use of the dinosaur toy against

the pre-historic landscape and use

of the setting sun creates a prize

winning composition. This heart-

warming, joyful image brings a

smile to your face every time.”

UNICORN: TOM, KS3, IPSLEY BIG FOOT: SCARLETT, KS2, IPSLEYBALANCING GIRL: ELLIE-MAE, KS1, SUTTON PARKICE CREAM: ELSIE, KS2, ABBEYWOOD

HIGHLY COMMENDEDTOLIET ROLL: JACK, KS2, CHURCH HILL

"This is an excellent and humorous manipulation of scale and symbolic use

of imagery during lockdown. A highly commended and witty photograph"

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Second Place: Oliver KS4

Arrow Vale RSA Academy

“This talented photographer cleverly plays with scale to

create this fascinating landscape illusion. The textures,

composition and colour create interest and room for

interpretation.”

Third Place: Zofia KS2

St Stephens CE RSA Academy

“The striking viewpoint makes this a worthy prize

winner. The powerful composition and quiet colour

palette creates a wonderful image.”

“This week’s theme is ‘Capture the Moment’. A photograph allows you to instantly capture a moment in time. Over the next week, try to capture a poignant moment in time. This could involve: a celebration, a cooking mishap, a reflection of lockdown, what is going on outside your window, how you feel or a funny moment!”

capture the

momentPHOTO CREDIT: BILLY, KS3, ARROW VALE

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DANDELION: AYLAH. KS2, SUTTON PARKCAKE: EMMY, KS2, ABBEYWOODRAINBOW: EYFS, SUTTON PARKSURFING: VIVIEN, KS2, ABBEYWOODHEART: PATRIK, KS2, CHURCH HILLSHADOW: CALEB, EYFS, OLDBURY PARKDANCING: ZOE, TIPTON

PAGE 19POND: TEACHER, ABBEYWOOD FIRE: RUDI, KS2, OLDBURY PARKTEEPEE: FAIZAH, EYFS, ST STEPHENSBUTTERFLY: EDIE, KS1, SUTTON PARKDAISY: TEACHER, SUTTON PARK GOOSE: CHLOE, KS1, ABBEYWOOD

HIGHLY COMMENDEDFOOTBALL AND SPLASH: LICOLN, ABBEYWOOD

"Vibrant colours, sunshine and joy in the pool

makes this an irresistible image."

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Week Three Winners

First Place: Charlie, KS4

RSA Academy Tipton

“The prize-winning image demonstrates

skilful selection of colours, tones and

imagery to create this striking and

dramatic photograph. The maturity of

the composition and the intensity of the

image made this image stand out against

our other winners.”

Second Place: Kiera, KS2

Arrow Vale RSA Academy

“A strong composition of figures in the landscape

captures the moment of friends ‘social distancing’ in

the park. This second prize winner strongly reflects the

times we are in now.”

Third Place: Ella, KS4

Church Hill Middle School RSA Academy

“This emotive image cleverly captures the beautiful

sunset against the motion of travelling in the car. The

moment is poetically seen through the lens of the

camera.”

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HAND: LIAM, KS2 ST STEPHENS SELFIE STICK: KAJA, EYFS, ST STEPHENSRED FACE: LAUREN, EYFS, ABBEYWOODDINO: CHLOE, KS1, ABBEYWOODWOLF: CHRISTIAN, KS3, ARROW VALENOSEY: LILLY, EYFS, ABBEYWOODDISTORTION: ELSIE, KS2, ABBEYWOODTREES: SOPHIE, KS3, ARROW VALELIGHTS: BRANDON, KS3, ARROW VALE DRAWING: EMMY, KS2, ABBEYWOOD

“There are many examples of photographic selfies in which the subject’s face is obscured. This effect is a special feature of photography that doesn’t occur so much in painting. The camera flattens three-dimensional space so that something in the foreground can appear to be on the same level as something else in the background. Using either make-up, costumes, props or objects, create a selfie with all or part of your face obscured. Be creative and have fun!”

SELFIES

PHOTO CREDIT: CHLOE, KS2, ABBEYWOOD

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BANANA: JODIE, KS2, IPSLEYMOBILE PORTRAIT: THOMAS, KS3, IPSLEYSPIDERMAN: GEORDIE, OLDBURY PARKLEAVES: LUCA, EYFS, ABBEYWOOD PHONE: KYLE, TIPTON

Need a space for a team meeting? Away from the hustle & bustle. Get in touch with the Central Team!

[email protected]

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The world is an ever-changing place; for some this pandemic and quarantine will be the most significant change they have ever experienced. We asked our pupils, parents and staff to reflect on the world and what it means to them and express their thoughts in the form of a Haiku.

The ancient form of Japanese poetry is made up of a simple structure based on the number of syllables in each line - 5,7,5 and limited to three lines. Rarely do they have a title and are often based around nature or a moment in time.

Here are just a few examples of the great work sent in. Well done to everyone who took part. Now you know how it’s done, maybe you could teach someone else and find out what the world means to them.

Our World in HaikuWhat meaning does it possess?

A prize for your thoughts

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ShaunIpsley

Above the deep snow,Snowflakes float down to the earth

As winter persists

Elle-MaiIpsley

There’s too much plastic#HashTag Save the Sea Turtles

Recycle Plastic

LeoAbbeywood

A sparkling ocean. Thunderstorm moving quickly.

The ocean is calm.

Reception Hub B Sutton Park

Fish, sharks, lobsters, crabs Hungry killer whales eat

In our big ocean

GracieChurch Hill

Beautiful sunrise Reflecting on the ocean Clearing the darkness

Finley Church Hill

Ocean is dying Litter in the ocean waves

We need to think fast.

MorganAbbeywood

The waves crash and smash,They break the rocks and crack them.

They rise up slowly.

EmmyAbbeywood

I shine down on you, My rays brighten up your day,

Jump in the pool. Hey!

IslaAbbeywood

Cats prowl in the night, Waiting for something in sight,

Purr…purr…purr all night.

EthanAbbeywood

The long grass is softThe deer sat under the treeThe wind blows the leaves

Connie Abbeywood

Blossom blows supplyI’m alone but surroundedFlowers sway and grow

EmmyAbbeywood

Rainbows everywhereTo thank the people

who helpRed orange yellow

KaidanAbbeywood

Big kick, I score Heart beating we are winning

Final score we win

ElsieAbbeywood

Kitchen is my school. My mommy is my teacher,

Garden for playtime.

Leo Sutton Park

Best friends forever, Cheeky monkey, lots of fun,

Sister, “I love you.”

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Szymon Sutton park

The park is empty. Only the birds are singing.

Me, birds - together.

ChloeArrow Vale

The blossom trees calm,Before the deadly storm hits,

Ever-changing mood.

JacobChurch Hill

I loom over trees I spit out boulders and smoke

You will run away!

StarArrow Vale

Freedom’s illusion,Is our gentle corruption,

Of honey and blood.

HollieChurch Hill

She enters the stage Without a doubt she begins

She gently lands it.

BethanyAbbeywood

The wild hedgehog. Hedgehog moving,

eating leaves. She’s spiky and round.

JessicaAbbeywood

Sparrows are whistlingThe bugs are feeding on plants

And rivers flowing

ChloeAbbeywood

Rabbits like to hop. Munching on tasty carrots.

Wiggling bottoms!

DilrajanTipton

The sun emanatesBringing life to the flowers

They rest on the grass

HarryAbbeywood

Tiny, fragile eggs Wriggle in their warm nest, Crack and see the world!

#GETTYMUSEUMCHALLENGEIf photography and poetry weren’t enough to challenge our community, we decided to test them further with our version of the #gettymuseumchallenge.

The Getty Museum in Los Angeles, USA created the hashtag #gettymuseumchallenge, and people from all over the world took to Twitter and Instagram with their version of classic artworks using items from around their homes.

We had some great pictures sent in from everyone, again here is just a small selection. Thank you for all your entries and great work!

CHEF OFFER, FORKORIGINAL ARTIST: AFARIN SAJEDIRECREATED BY: PATRYK

PORTRET ŻONY ARTYSTYORIGINAL ARTIST: JAN VAN SCORELRECREATED BY: PATRYK

BUSTE DE FEMME (DORA MARR)ORIGINAL ARTIST: PABLO PICASSORECREATED BY: ROSALIE

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THE BITTER POTIONORIGINAL ARTIST:ADRIAEN BROUWERRECREATED BY: THOMAS

VERTUMNUS 1590ORIGINAL ARTIST: ARCIMBOLDORECREATED BY: MISS EDWARDS

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COUNTRY ROADORIGINAL ARTIST: VAN GOGHRECREATED BY: SZYMON & FILIP

DAY BREAK ORIGINAL ARTIST: JOAN MIRO RECREATED BY: PENNY

SON OF MAN 1964ORIGINAL ARTIST: RENE MAGRITTERECREATED BY: (LEFT TO RIGHT)JAKUB, OWEN, LUCAS

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PEASANT WOMAN AGAINST A BACKGROUND OF WHEATORIGINAL ARTIST: VINCENT VAN GOGHRECREATED BY: ALICJA

PORTRAIT OF A MANORIGINAL ARTIST: JAN VAN EYEKRECREATED BY: PATRYK

ILLUSTRATION FROM HEARST’S INTERNATIONAL, 1924ORIGINAL ARTIST: WLADYSLAW THEODOR BENDARECREATED BY: ALEXIE

PORTRET ŻONY ARTYSTYORIGINAL ARTIST: JAN VAN SCORELRECREATED BY: KATIE

M-MAYBE 1965ORIGINAL ARTIST: ROY LEICHTENSTEINRECREATED BY: MEGAN (TOP) & MISS CRAWLEY (BOTTOM RIGHT)

FIND A WAY 2012ORIGINAL ARTIST: TOM FEDRORECREATED BY: EDEN

THE MAN WITH THE BLUE GUITAR 1903 ORIGINAL ARIST: PICASSORECREATED BY: DANIEL

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Life in LockdownPupils have sent in their journals, sharing their experiences and thoughts through this complicated and unusual time.

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