Artsmark Gold Congratulations

Experiencing and participating in quality arts activities can genuinely change the direction of someone’s life. Congratulations on your Artsmark Gold award.

Hofesh Shecter (Choreographer)

As an Artsmark Gold school, you endorse the belief that achievement and participation in the arts are essential components in nurturing happy and confident young learners.

Stephen Belinfante (Arts Advisor)

The arts are a marvellous vehicle for bringing children together and exposure to them has been proved to have a beneficial effect not only on their other school subjects but also on their general wellbeing and feelings of self-esteem. Artsmark Gold is a fantastic recognition of all that your school does to celebrate the arts.

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber

Congratulations on receiving your Artsmark Gold award. Giving children the opportunity to experience and learn about culture in all forms is vitally important. Children benefit hugely from the different perspectives and experiences that the arts can offer and we are grateful to you for working so hard to give your pupils those opportunities.

Rt Hon Michael Gove MP

Secretary of State for Education

Artsmark Gold is more than simply a mark of distinction for Chew Valley School. By participating in such a range of high quality arts experiences, we hope that our students will become more self-confident, engaged and excited about their learning across the whole school.

Steve Conway

Head of Performing Arts, Chew Valley School