The Art Department at Queen’s Gate is an open, airy space that welcomes and encourages pupils to develop their creative talents at all levels. Inspirational images line the walls of the department from younger pupils alongside completed GCSE and A level work.
Reflecting the Art Department ethos, traditional approaches underpin teaching at all levels, with drawing, sculpture, printmaking and painting being taught throughout KS3 and in greater depth at GCSE and A level. Older pupils use their key artistic skills to enable them to express their own personal ideas as they progress through the school, allowing them to experiment widely with different art approaches and methods, culminating in confident, highly individual pieces.
All pupils are welcome to the Department outside of lesson time to pursue their own artistic interests and share creative time with their friends, allowing each pupil to feel that the Art Department is both a learning area and a relaxed, comfortable space where their instinctive creativity can flourish.
There are four members of staff, including the Head of Art and the technician who is responsible for the smooth running of the department.
Our students regularly visit galleries and art shows and our annual A level Art trips include Venice, Amsterdam and New York.
Students participate in various Art competitions and regularly win prizes and merits of achievements. Our annual Art exhibition of GCSE and A level art is held every year in June and welcomes parents, friends and other visitors who unanimously praise The Queen’s Gate Art talent.
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Half Term Highlights ✨
From concerts led by our peripatetic music teachers to inspiring trips to venues including the Southbank Centre, it’s been a busy few months for Music at Queen’s Gate. We’re also squeezing in a few photos from the fantastic Spring Concert at the end of last term, a brilliant showcase of the talent, hard work and confidence of our musicians across the school.
Half Term Highlights ✨
Year 7 went on a residential trip to PGL this half term, taking on everything from abseiling and giant swings to axe throwing and climbing challenges. Muddy trainers, lots of laughs and a few nerves along the way, but the girls threw themselves into every activity and came back with plenty of stories to tell.
Half Term Highlights ✨
Technically this took place at the very end of last term… but the photos were simply too good not to include this half term`s highlights ♻️✨ The Junior School recycled fashion show saw the girls turn everything from bin bags to M&S shopping bags into imaginative catwalk creations.
Sustainable fashion has never looked so stylish!
Half Term Highlights ✨
One of the sunniest moments of the half term was our whole school May Day celebration ☀️🌼 With a picnic prepared by our wonderful caterers, PTA games bringing out everyone’s competitive side, and special visits from members of Age UK, the afternoon was full of community spirit. The glorious weather made it feel like summer had arrived early at Queen’s Gate 💛
Half Term Highlights ✨
One of Year 6’s standout moments this half term was their visit to the Natural History Museum for the Junior Citizenship Scheme. Across a series of hands-on workshops led by organisations including Transport for London and Kensington & Chelsea Council, the girls explored everything from personal safety to environmental responsibility!
Congratulations Duke of Edinburgh Awards! 70 years of Youth Without Limits.
QG`s Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator Ms Taylor is at Buckingham Palace today representing Queen`s Gate School to celebrate 70 years of young people achieving their D of E Award.
At Queen`s Gate we offer the programme at Bronze, Silver and Gold Levels. In these programmes, pupils get to explore a range of beautiful landscapes across the nation whilst learning invaluable life long skills
#goldawards #doe #QGlife
Take a look inside the fingerprint lab from our Detective Academy morning...
Year 5 detectives became forensic scientists for the day, analysing fingerprints, examining ridge patterns and using magnifying glasses to compare clues as they worked to solve the mystery of ‘The Missing Mascot’.
On Saturday, we welcomed Year 5 girls to Queen’s Gate for a special detective-themed taster day designed to give them a glimpse into life at our School. Becoming detectives for the morning, the girls worked through a series of exciting activities and workshops to solve the mystery of ‘The Missing Mascot’...
From fingerprint analysis, chalk flame tests and fibre analysis under microscopes in Science, to witness statement analysis and code breaking in English, and a crime scene recreation Art workshop inspired by the work of Slinkachu, the girls followed the clues to uncover the truth: Margot, one of our school dogs, had snuck off with the Drama Teacher in search of her 15 minutes of fame in the school production!
Thankfully, Margot was safely returned, and our detectives were even able to meet her in person at the end of the morning to confirm the case had officially been solved.
Option 2
Half Term Highlights ✨
From concerts led by our peripatetic music teachers to inspiring trips to venues including the Southbank Centre, it’s been a busy few months for Music at Queen’s Gate. We’re also squeezing in a few photos from the fantastic Spring Concert at the end of last term, a brilliant showcase of the talent, hard work and confidence of our musicians across the school.
Half Term Highlights ✨
Year 7 went on a residential trip to PGL this half term, taking on everything from abseiling and giant swings to axe throwing and climbing challenges. Muddy trainers, lots of laughs and a few nerves along the way, but the girls threw themselves into every activity and came back with plenty of stories to tell.
Half Term Highlights ✨
Technically this took place at the very end of last term… but the photos were simply too good not to include this half term`s highlights ♻️✨ The Junior School recycled fashion show saw the girls turn everything from bin bags to M&S shopping bags into imaginative catwalk creations.
Sustainable fashion has never looked so stylish!
Half Term Highlights ✨
One of the sunniest moments of the half term was our whole school May Day celebration ☀️🌼 With a picnic prepared by our wonderful caterers, PTA games bringing out everyone’s competitive side, and special visits from members of Age UK, the afternoon was full of community spirit. The glorious weather made it feel like summer had arrived early at Queen’s Gate 💛
Half Term Highlights ✨
One of Year 6’s standout moments this half term was their visit to the Natural History Museum for the Junior Citizenship Scheme. Across a series of hands-on workshops led by organisations including Transport for London and Kensington & Chelsea Council, the girls explored everything from personal safety to environmental responsibility!
Option 3
Half Term Highlights ✨
From concerts led by our peripatetic music teachers to inspiring trips to venues including the Southbank Centre, it’s been a busy few months for Music at Queen’s Gate. We’re also squeezing in a few photos from the fantastic Spring Concert at the end of last term, a brilliant showcase of the talent, hard work and confidence of our musicians across the school.
Half Term Highlights ✨
Year 7 went on a residential trip to PGL this half term, taking on everything from abseiling and giant swings to axe throwing and climbing challenges. Muddy trainers, lots of laughs and a few nerves along the way, but the girls threw themselves into every activity and came back with plenty of stories to tell.
Half Term Highlights ✨
Technically this took place at the very end of last term… but the photos were simply too good not to include this half term`s highlights ♻️✨ The Junior School recycled fashion show saw the girls turn everything from bin bags to M&S shopping bags into imaginative catwalk creations.
Sustainable fashion has never looked so stylish!
Half Term Highlights ✨
One of the sunniest moments of the half term was our whole school May Day celebration ☀️🌼 With a picnic prepared by our wonderful caterers, PTA games bringing out everyone’s competitive side, and special visits from members of Age UK, the afternoon was full of community spirit. The glorious weather made it feel like summer had arrived early at Queen’s Gate 💛
Half Term Highlights ✨
One of Year 6’s standout moments this half term was their visit to the Natural History Museum for the Junior Citizenship Scheme. Across a series of hands-on workshops led by organisations including Transport for London and Kensington & Chelsea Council, the girls explored everything from personal safety to environmental responsibility!
option 4
Half Term Highlights ✨
From concerts led by our peripatetic music teachers to inspiring trips to venues including the Southbank Centre, it’s been a busy few months for Music at Queen’s Gate. We’re also squeezing in a few photos from the fantastic Spring Concert at the end of last term, a brilliant showcase of the talent, hard work and confidence of our musicians across the school.
Half Term Highlights ✨
Year 7 went on a residential trip to PGL this half term, taking on everything from abseiling and giant swings to axe throwing and climbing challenges. Muddy trainers, lots of laughs and a few nerves along the way, but the girls threw themselves into every activity and came back with plenty of stories to tell.
Half Term Highlights ✨
Technically this took place at the very end of last term… but the photos were simply too good not to include this half term`s highlights ♻️✨ The Junior School recycled fashion show saw the girls turn everything from bin bags to M&S shopping bags into imaginative catwalk creations.
Sustainable fashion has never looked so stylish!
Half Term Highlights ✨
One of the sunniest moments of the half term was our whole school May Day celebration ☀️🌼 With a picnic prepared by our wonderful caterers, PTA games bringing out everyone’s competitive side, and special visits from members of Age UK, the afternoon was full of community spirit. The glorious weather made it feel like summer had arrived early at Queen’s Gate 💛
Half Term Highlights ✨
One of Year 6’s standout moments this half term was their visit to the Natural History Museum for the Junior Citizenship Scheme. Across a series of hands-on workshops led by organisations including Transport for London and Kensington & Chelsea Council, the girls explored everything from personal safety to environmental responsibility!
Last Friday, ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest, the Junior School celebrated Eurovision Day in style, with girls arriving in wonderful costumes representing countries from across the world.
Preliminary enjoyed taking part in a European Flag Hunt, one of the many activities prepared for the day, while pupils across the Junior School explored different languages and cultures through a range of Eurovision-inspired lessons and activities.
Congratulations Duke of Edinburgh Awards! 70 years of Youth Without Limits.
QG`s Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator Ms Taylor is at Buckingham Palace today representing Queen`s Gate School to celebrate 70 years of young people achieving their D of E Award.
At Queen`s Gate we offer the programme at Bronze, Silver and Gold Levels. In these programmes, pupils get to explore a range of beautiful landscapes across the nation whilst learning invaluable life long skills
#goldawards #doe #QGlife
Take a look inside the fingerprint lab from our Detective Academy morning...
Year 5 detectives became forensic scientists for the day, analysing fingerprints, examining ridge patterns and using magnifying glasses to compare clues as they worked to solve the mystery of ‘The Missing Mascot’.
