Creative Parents

Our current Parents' Council committee happens to have a high proportion of artists among them. Tonight's meeting hosted a visit from Martin McParland, Shimna's artist in residence. Martin talked through the ways in which he contributes to the work of the A level students, and about his own background and practice as an artist. Great ideas flowed, and the Parents' Council now plan a student art show for 25th June, as a showcase for A level and GCSE art students' work. The event will include wine and cheese and some student musicians. The other great idea was to use art as the focus for the barbecue for our incoming year 8s, which will be held on 21st June. Martin has been booked to lead a creative workshop with the students, and all the artistic parents will have an opportunity to help. Plans were also suggested for more extensive show casing of art work on a more regular basis.