This semester, our Year 8 Visual Art students have immersed themselves in the imaginative world of “Fractured Fairy Tales and Twisted Tales.” The unit began with a deep dive into the original versions of classic stories by the Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault, and Hans Christian Andersen. Students explored the darker, more complex origins of these tales, challenging themselves to work with themes, narratives, and original ideas as they turned them into artworks.

The creative process demanded serious planning, teamwork, in-depth research, and strong time management skills. As Term 2 progressed, students took their learning to the next level by exploring interactive and immersive art—transforming the classroom into a living fairy tale experience in preparation for this year’s CreARTivity Night, which shared the same theme.

Every student in the class deserves recognition for their outstanding commitment to this term-long project. Many went above and beyond, dedicating break times and even completing optional homework to bring their artistic visions to life. The passion and dedication to this term long project has been evident.

A major takeaway from this unit has been the students’ willingness to experiment with tools, techniques, and materials, and their ability to problem-solve creatively throughout the process. The results were nothing short of magical.

To our Year 8 artists—your work has been inspiring, and you should be incredibly proud of what you’ve achieved!