KS4 Specification - AQA
The Art Department at West Kirby Grammar School consists of three teachers, who are all subject specialists. At Key Stage 3, students study art for one lesson a week in Year 7 and 8.
In Year 7, pupils develop their artistic knowledge using a sketchbook and learning skills in drawing, colour theory and painting. In Year 8, students have the opportunity to explore themes through art textiles, graphics and fine art.
We offer three GCSE courses of Fine Art, Textile Design and Graphic Communication, which are popular option choices. These courses offer the development of specialist skills, which can lead to building knowledge and skills for design related careers.
At A- level, we offer Fine Art, Art Textiles and Graphic Communication with all subjects developing work through a coursework portfolio.
A personal investigative study enables students to develop their own interests at A-level.
examination results
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-7
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-6
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-4
What we’ve been up to…
Optimistic October - Day 19: Set hopeful but realistic goals for the week ahead. #Wellbeing #OptimisticOctober @WestKirbyGS https://t.co/X926anq1hh
Optimistic October - Day 18: Make a list of things you are looking forward to. #Wellbeing #OptimisticOctober @WestKirbyGS https://t.co/mgGoNQ63bK
Optimistic October - Day 17: Share your most important goals with people you trust. #Wellbeing #OptimisticOctober @WestKirbyGS https://t.co/2EUlMvfhBT
Miss Mellor's form have been busy decorating their Harvest Festival boxes today! #WKGSY7 @WKGS_Wellbeing @WestKirbyGS https://t.co/kYOXzW8AdX
Optimistic October - Day 16: Thank yourself for achieving the things you often take for granted. #Wellbeing #OptimisticOctober @WestKirbyGS https://t.co/ayU3G3SpBF
Optimistic October - Day 15: Look out for positive news and reasons to be cheerful today. #Wellbeing @WestKirbyGS #OptimisticOctober https://t.co/py4Nqp2Jfs
Thank you to all our Y7 parents who were able to join us for our virtual Y7 Information Evening tonight. If you missed it or would like to see the information again, the presentation will be posted in the Latest News section of our website wkgs.org #WKGSCommunity
▶️#WKGS Update◀️ Please click on the link below⬇️ to access an update from Mr. Clarke regarding Virtual Learning Provision for Students in Isolation. wkgs.org/files/preview/… #WKGSCommunity💙
Optimistic October - Day 14: Do something to overcome an obstacle you are facing. #Wellbeing #OptimisticOctober https://t.co/fPR2rcEhQr
We have just added the video of Mr Clarke's Q&A during our Virtual Open Evening & the responses to the additional questions to our website⬇️ wkgs.org/virtual-open-e… These are now ready for you to view! All materials will be available for the rest of the academic year. #WKGS https://t.co/QeL6kSsXSY
A former student of #WKGS who is a Sergeant in the RAF will be receiving a Commendation in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Sgt H Rosenthal will receive an Air Officer Commanding Commendation. Congratulations to Sgt Rosenthal from everyone in the #WKGSCommunity #Proud 👏👍🙌
On Thursday 22nd October, 19:00-20:00 @WestKirbyGS will be holding a Virtual Online Safety Information Evening for parents/carers of students in all year groups. Please visit wkgs.org/online-safety-… for more information and to book your place. https://t.co/34EuOUfikK
Optimistic October - Day 13: Put down your To-Do list and let yourself be spontaneous. #Wellbeing #OptimisticOctober @WestKirbyGS https://t.co/vBpvSvDJzh
Congratulations to the many students who completed their Silver Award last year! @WestKirbyGS #WKGSY13 https://t.co/6yJfJRx9Y0
The deadline for achieving the Duke of Edinburgh Certificate of Achievement has been extended until 31st July 2021. You have until you are 25 to convert the certificate into the full award by completing the expedition (and residential for Gold). @WestKirbyGS