The starting point for the making of these sculptures by 12W (Year 8) was a series of line and tonal drawings from direct observation of a variety of shells on display in the art room. In exploring these natural forms, pupils have selected and abstracted qualities in response to their own sculptures.
In addition the class visited the recent Anish Kapoor exhibition at the Royal Academy of Art, London and this exciting work also inspired them to develop ideas of shape and form in their own work. We were delighted that Anish Kapoor found time in his busy schedule to meet the group at the Royal Academy and accompany them around his exhibition, answering their questions about his work and ideas.
The following list of adjectives was compiled by the class in response to looking at Anish Kapoor's sculptures:| Vivid | Lumpy | Oily | Vibrant |
| Carrion | Shimmering | Unsettling | Greasy |
| Bulbous | Coiled | Puzzling | Squidgy |
| Monochrome | Illusion | Elongated | Polished |
| Pregnant | Blur | Snakes | Decayed |
| Pigment | Wet | Glittery | Hollow |
| Violent | Dizzying |
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On Saturday 6th June 2009, the Harrodian School celebrated its 15th anniversary with a Charity Summer Ball. The event was organised and hosted by a dedicated committee of four parents together with the Harrodian School Parent's Association. The occasion also marked ten years of dynamic and inspiring leadership by the Headmaster, James Hooke and the Principal, Peter Thomson. 
During the Spring half term 24 children and 4 teachers from the senior school embarked on another China adventure. The itinerary took in the modern delights of Shanghai, Xian, the Ancient capital of China, where we were amazed at the sight of the Terracotta Warriors dating back to 210BCE, and the beautiful Buddhist Wild Goose Pagoda.