Longview School ~ Inspired Artists

The Art Program at Longview School provides a variety of experiences for students which include a chance to grow and develop as an individual; to develop perceptual awareness; to learn visual arts skills and concepts; to interpret and communicate about art; and appreciate cultural and everyday aspects of art. Our Art Program develops a student's understanding of the four components of reflection, depiction, composition and expression by learning about the elements of art (Line, Colour, Shape, Form, Texture, Space, Value) and the principles of art (Balance, Emphasis, Proportion, Movement, Rhythm /Repetition /Pattern, Variety and Unity).
Recently, the Grade 5/6 students have been studying the work of American Modernist: Georgia O'Keeffe and creating compositions inspired by her artwork. Students have showed strength in using art materials as a way of expressing themselves in a meaningful way. They used models and pictures to make drawings with increasing skill and accuracy and developed techniques to add detail, create texture, pattern and volume in their compositions. Students have done sketches using paper and pencil and compositions using oil, pastels, ink and watercolours of flowers and South Western landscapes.
Because Longview Students are so very proud of their school and community, each Grade 5/6 student has donated one of their Georgia O'Keeffe inspired oil pastel flower art pieces to the Longview Public Library for a fundraiser. Library Manager, Joan Maxwell, has organized an art exhibit, showcasing Longview Talent. Longview Student works of art will be on display and available to be purchased for the entire month of March. Please support our local library, by acquiring one of these beautiful pieces through your donation.
This activity was organized with the help of Mrs. Dyck, Longview School Librarian, to develop student artistic skills, share their talent and give back to the community in which they live. There is heart and soul in everything that goes on at our school. Our school is a supportive environment that empowers everyone to do their best and be involved. We know we need to step forward and not back when things need to be done. Our students take great pride in being an EAGLE which stands for E (Engaged), A (Academic and Athletic), G (Goal Setters), L (Leaders), E (Excellence Achievers), S (School Spirit Promoters). These words are about the qualities, characteristics and behaviors our students stand for. Our students understand and work on the characteristics of responsible learning which include confidence, respect, independence, work habits and citizenship every day. These characteristics are an important piece in learning and leading an active, creative and engaged life. It is wonderful to see Foothills School Division students and employees modeling these characteristics and giving back to their community. Our school and community embrace individuals that are caring, genuine, positive, friendly and kind like Mrs. Dyck. Thank you for all that you do!