“I will be writing about our Skyline project. On Thursday 7th March, the Year 9’s had an introductory assembly which introduced us to the new project. At the end of the project we hope to get a new sculpture designed and built to be put into the new build. To do this we have to get ideas from students on what the sculpture should be. Once ideas have been collected there will be a panel made up of students, staff, teachers and other people in the community. They will have the job to pick a design which will be given to sculptor, Sam Holland.
Now you know what the whole project is about, I will give a small report on that assembly…
The very first thing I noticed was the scenery on the stage. Everyone else also noticed the stage, it was exciting and something new! We got told to make waves for the installation by tearing the paper which is harder than it actually looks! Everyone seemed excited and almost everyone put their ideas into what the sculpture in the new build should be or look like. Overall it was a very exciting assembly!”
As the project continues to gather momentum, particularly through the now complete installation on display at Brompton Academy, the University of Kent have distributed an official press release. This marks the beginning of local press coverage.
You can read the press release here. Check back in the next few days for photos of the final installation at Brompton Academy, alongside views from students involved at the school.
The Skyline project is now well and truly underway. Students at Brompton Academy have been working together to create an exciting and unique installation displayed in their school hall.
With pictures of the final piece coming soon, be sure to have a read through our explanation of the project and a prediction of things to come.
University of Kent Ambassadors are working with Brompton Academy students to develop an inspirational centrepiece to be showcased on the school-hall stage. Each year group adds a unique element to the overall sculpture, eventually resulting in a completed installation with input and influence from the entire secondary school.
Browse the gallery below to see the University of Kent Ambassadors supporting the first stages of the piece of art.
As the University of Kent prepares to launch the project in a number of Brompton Academy assemblies, the Ambassadors from the Medway School of Arts (based on the Chatham Dockyard) recieve extensive training on how to support secondary students in creating an impressive backdrop.
Browse through the gallery below to see photos of the hands-on preparation:
