There was plenty of evidence of innovative, forward thinking young talent on display this week at our annual Summer Exhibition of Art and Design Technology work. With a showcase of creations from our Prep School to GCSE and A Level, it was such a privilege to see our young minds expressing themselves in such dynamic visual language.

The exhibition was opened by graffiti artist D*Face, who delivered a moving speech, talking about the power of the Arts as a medium to create positive change and initiate dialogue through connecting people. Some of his words can be found below:

“In a world filled with noise, art speaks volumes. It has the ability to connect people, regardless of their background, race or belief. It is a universal language that can bridge gaps between cultures, generations and communities. Through art, we can create dialogue, understanding and empathy.”

Speaking about the event, Antonia Geldeard, Head, said:

“Our school ethos revolves around empowering our girls to feel confident in forging their own path in life, in whichever field they choose. The successful career of D*Face is the absolute exemplar of doing just that, we are so pleased that he has found time in his busy schedule to open our exhibition which celebrates the importance that we place on art and design in our curriculum. The quality of the work produced by our A Level and GCSE students has been exceptional again this year. I hope the students will take inspiration from his opening speech.”