ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE A centre of innovation With its dedicated facilities for STEAM subjects, Gresham’s is disrupting the narrative that pupils must choose between science and the arts early on
C reativity and original thinking have always been the cornerstones of a Gresham’s education, and in 2021, the opening of the state-of-the-art Dyson Building provided the perfect hub for pupils to blend science, technology, art and maths. By teaching these disciplines side by side, pupils can use knowledge from one creatively in another. The Dyson Building is equipped with the latest technology, laboratories, art and design facilities, an exhibition space and open-stair seating which turns the spine of the building into an area for collaboration. Pupils have the time and space to engage in creative projects and take different approaches to problem-solving, work collaboratively, understand how to turn ideas into reality and develop decision- making skills. Extracurricular activities allow pupils to discover new skills, including building and operating electric cars and drones, competing internationally with Vex robotics kits and more. Why study at Gresham’s? A walk through the Dyson Building at Gresham’s will very quickly reveal how all this is possible. The staff are utterly dedicated, the building is unrivalled in a school setting and the exhibition spaces are filled with work that is both professional and impressive. The department continues to encourage ambition and risk-taking, giving pupils the opportunity to fully exploit the facilities. The breadth of choice allows each pupil to explore the areas of art and
MAKING THINGS HAPPEN The Dyson Building encourages pupils to approach design challenges with a blend of artistic flair and technical precision
Artistic alumni Gresham’s has a tradition of producing outstanding achievers in all walks of life, from architecture and the arts to engineering, sports and beyond. Old Greshamians continue to inspire others, with notable figures including artist and designer of the peace symbol Gerald Holtom, designer and illustrator for Ian Fleming’s James Bond books Richard Chopping, as well as leading abstract painter Ben Nicholson. A perfect location Gresham’s is an authentic boarding and day school providing a rounded education to boys and girls aged two to 18. The school has excellent facilities spanning a 200-acre site, set just four miles from the North Norfolk coast. Gresham’s offers a broad education, enabling pupils to discover their own talents and develop into confident, well-rounded individuals. Academic, art, music, drama and sport scholarships are all available – and there is a weekly bus from Cambridge to make access even easier. To book an individual tour and meet with pupils and staff, please contact admissions@greshams.com or call 01263 714614 . Alternatively, register for opening mornings by visiting greshams.com
design that they have a particular interest in, allowing those moving on to a degree to focus on the elements of the curriculum that will prepare them for their specialism. Achieving art and design excellence As an outcome of the space, facilities and support available to its pupils, you would be hard-pressed to find such stellar results as those achieved by the art and design department across GCSEs, A-levels and the International Baccalaureate. Furthermore, Gresham’s pupils’ work is recognised and celebrated both locally and nationally through competitions and awards, as well as being selected to exhibit in events such as the London Design Festival.
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