BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.5//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8175@artinliverpool.com DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20240213 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20240225 DTSTAMP:20240123T223708Z URL:https://www.artinliverpool.com/events/arthouse-gallery-creativity-at-p eterhouse-a-visual-journey/ SUMMARY:ArtHouse Gallery: ArtHouse Gallery: Creativity at Peterhouse: A Vis ual Journey DESCRIPTION:Creativity at Peterhouse: A Visual Journey\nArtHouse\, 65 Eastb ank Street\, Southport\, Merseyside\, PR8 1EJ\n13th – 24th February 2024 \nGreat Minds Think Differently\nPeople diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Con dition (ASC) experience a wide range of strengths and challenges.\nGiven t hat the majority of individuals with autism naturally think in a more visu al way\, making art often unleashes a treasure trove of creativity and sel f-expression.\nWhen growing up\, the school art room continues to provide the perfect environment for students to cultivate their individual sense o f inventiveness and imagination.\nIn particular\, young children on the au tism spectrum\, exhibit a passion that is fuelled by natural artistic abil ity that flourishes and stretches as their minds develop.\nResearch has sh own that not only do arts therapies improve social skills and engagement\, but active participation in community arts programs can enhance inclusion \, self-confidence and communication.\nOpened in June 1974\, Peterhouse Sc hool based in Southport\, is a non-maintained Specialist School for childr en and young people aged 5 to 19 who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum C ondition\nIts Mission Statement is to “provide a specialist environment which is flexible and responsive in fulfilling the academic\, social\, emo tional and physical potential of all our young people\, equipping them wit h the skills\, knowledge and understanding to be a successful adult with a utism”.\nThe Ofsted inspection in 2009 concluded: “Staff welcome pupil s as equals and each day cross many bridges together. As one member of sta ff put it\, ‘We don’t expect the pupils to cross each bridge on their own. We meet them over half way and walk back with them’”.\nSince the outset\, the enterprise has earned many plaudits\, including the Arts Coun cil’s ArtsMark Gold Standard in recognition of its commitment to art edu cation and has previously welcomed visits from HRH Princess Alexandra and former Prime Minister\, Harold Wilson.\nThe March 2023 Challenge Partners report acknowledges that “every pupil coming into the school has a perso nalised warm welcome that reflects the deep\, trusting relationships being built at Peterhouse” and went on to recount “as one pupil explained\, ‘the support from staff isn’t just in class\, it’s for life in gene ral’”.\nThe school has gone on to achieve a number of quality marks\, including the Wellbeing Award for Schools\, the Leading Parent Partnership Award and Career Mark\, which recognises excellence in careers\, employab ility and enterprise. Peterhouse is also a Trinity Champion Centre\, demon strating the school’s commitment to using the Arts to make a positive di fference to the lives of pupils.\nHead of School\, Calvin Wallace\, confir ms: “Peterhouse School strives to ensure that the Arts are embedded into our core as part of a whole school teaching\, learning and enrichment phi losophy. The school Arts curriculum provides opportunity to explore topics creatively whilst providing a vehicle for successful learning. Creativity and independent learning is embedded and deepened over time to support st udents to be motivated to think\, act and pursue creativity.”\nCo-Direct or of Southport Contemporary Arts\, Norrie Beswick-Calvert\, is keen to su pport the School’s initiative at the ArtHouse:\n"We are delighted to hos t the annual art show from the students of Peterhouse School. Although thi s is the first time Peterhouse students have shown their work at ArtHouse\ , it is not the first time we have hosted a student show and indeed it is something that we would like all schools to consider. \nWe feel it is inva luable for youngsters to gain an opportunity to show their creative work t o the wider community in which they live and we feel it serves to enhance the students' sense of achievement and confidence in their abilities.\nIn the specific case of Peterhouse\, a school funded by Autism Initiatives\, we are really looking forward to seeing the creative approach that the stu dents have taken to their projects".\nCertainly not one to be missed\, thi s ambitious showing\, Creativity at Peterhouse: A Visual Journey will be o n display at the ArtHouse\, Eastbank Street\, Southport from 13th – 24th February 2024. The gallery is open Tuesday – Friday 10.00-15.00. Saturd ay 11.00-16.00. 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