Performing Arts Status
Roding Valley has achieved 'Performing Arts Status'. This in turn means that the schools full title is now 'Roding Valley High School Performing Arts College'. Arts Colleges will raise standards of achievement and the quality of learning in their chosen area of the arts for all their students, leading to whole school improvement in performance.
Arts Colleges will nurture within their students a lifelong passion for, and appreciation of, the arts as both participants and discriminating audiences. They will be inclusive by promoting enjoyment of many different artistic forms and encouraging participation in a wide variety of artistic activity for all students.
Arts Colleges will be innovative in finding new ways for learners to learn well. They will identify ways in which the arts can improve learning in other curriculum areas. They will take a lead in using ICT as a means of enhancing learning in the arts and other subjects. They will enable students to work in school with professionals involved in the arts and creative industries and to enjoy artistic experiences outside the classroom.
Arts Colleges will maximise the opportunities for young people to achieve in the arts and gain access to employment, further training and higher education in the arts.
Arts Colleges will be centres of excellence for the arts, sharing resources and developing and sharing leading practice with other schools and their communities. They will be committed to the professional development of staff.
