Every morning of every school day, WPPS is abuzz with the sound of musical instruments being tuned in preparation for lessons and ensembles; boys singing their choir repertoire as they walk through corridors, where their art creations decorate the walls of our school. The Creative Arts Department is truly alive and thriving, giving every boy the opportunity to express himself in any art form of his choice. It is a privilege to be a part of this life-giving rhythm.
Our vision to ignite and inspire every boy to discover his unique gifting, and then to realise that it takes grit and a determined effort to fulfil potential, is at the heart of every creative activity in our school.
Our primary goal is for every boy at WPPS to develop a lifelong passion for and interest in art. Boys are encouraged to explore and develop their interests and artistic ideas, favouring ‘idea and process’ over ‘technique and product’. For this reason, the boys’ work is unique, diverse and a true reflection of themselves.
Both traditional and contemporary forms of art are explored and, where applicable, technology is used as a tool to enhance and assist the process of making art.
We expose our boys to a number of exhibitions and art outings and invite a diverse range of artists and designers into our department every year, in order to make our curriculum more relevant and meaningful.
Voluntary art clubs and junior pottery are incredibly popular and are also offered to boys throughout the year.
The school produces house plays and school plays every alternate year. The focus of these plays is to involve every Grade 7 boy in a drama production, either as a member of the cast, as backstage crew, or as part of the Sound and Lighting team. This is a wonderful opportunity for boys and staff to collaborate creatively. Sports coaches, subject specialists, and student teachers all work together to produce these plays, showing boys that the dramatic arts can be enjoyed by all. Grades 6 and 7 boys have weekly Drama lessons, during which they explore various topics, using improvisation and dramatisation as tools.
Our General Knowledge team is made up of senior boys who have a passion for acquiring an interesting and broad range of knowledge. The team meets regularly to prepare for the Inter-Schools Quiz.
Spontaneous quizzes are enjoyed by individual classes during the course of the week.
Boys enjoy their weekly meetings, where they compete with one another to improve their performance, and to climb the ladder. Weekly inter-school matches are a highlight for these boys, as they get to test their skills and understanding of the game.