Creative Expression

While girls in the Lower School have ample opportunities to express their creativity inside the classroom, they also sing, dance and act in a variety of performances, and display their artwork throughout the school.

With support from the arts department and homeroom teachers, students at each grade level develop a performance that is uniquely their own. In Kindergarten and Class 1, students improvise dances and songs based on picture books. They are guided by the dance and music departments, and learn the basics of occupying a stage and delivering dialogue. Class 2 girls separate into small groups, each group developing a short play based on a chosen theme, such as fairy tales or creation myths, which is enhanced with song and dance. In Class 3, students develop a story derived from the three countries — India, China and Kenya — studied in social studies. They incorporate songs and dances from those countries and create a musical.

Often, student artwork is incorporated into the performances. In addition to being displayed in select school locations throughout the year, student paintings, drawings and sculptures are featured in the Lower School art show held each spring.

No matter the grade level, every girl has numerous opportunities to speak, sing, dance and create. She develops confidence in her ability to perform in public, and gains the understanding that the arts are a powerful medium for self-expression and exploration.

Click the first thumbnail below to browse through a photo gallery of Lower School performances and artwork!