Year 9 Tate Modern and St Paul’s Cathedral

Year 9 students enjoyed an inspiring and educational trip to London, visiting both the Tate Modern and St Paul’s Cathedral. At the Tate Modern, students explored a wide range of artwork, discovering different artistic styles and movements. Highlights included works by key Pop Art artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, which was particularly exciting as the girls will be studying Pop Art later this year. The visit encouraged thoughtful discussion and curiosity, and students captured the visit through taking photographs and producing sketches. The visit to St Paul’s Cathedral was equally memorable. Students took part in a guided tour, with highlights including sitting in the quire and learning about significant historical events, such as the failed suffragette bomb, alongside current affairs, including the appointment of the first ever female Archbishop of Canterbury. One unforgettable moment came when students first looked up into the dome, prompting an enthusiastic chorus of “wows!” from the group. Overall, it was a fantastic day that successfully combined art, religion, history and culture, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.