Visual Arts
Visual Arts gives secondary students the opportunity to explore, create and respond to art through a range of media, materials and techniques. Students at Ashwood School develop practical skills in drawing, painting, sculpture and other visual art forms, while building their ability to express ideas, emotions and perspectives creatively. Learning is hands-on and process-focused, encouraging students to experiment, problem-solve and reflect on their own work and the work of others. This creative development supports students' confidence, self-expression and fine motor skills, and offers pathways into further study, hobbies and community participation beyond school.
Physical Education
Physical Education supports Secondary students to develop movement skills, physical fitness and an understanding of the benefits of an active, healthy lifestyle. Students at Ashwood School take part in a range of individual and group activities designed to build coordination, strength, teamwork and confidence, while learning about the value of regular physical activity for lifelong health and wellbeing. Alongside physical skill development, Physical Education fosters cooperation, resilience and social connection, helping students build habits and skills that support their health and wellbeing well beyond school.
Performing Arts
Performing Arts gives Secondary students the opportunity to build confidence, creativity and self-expression through music, drama and movement. Students at Ashwood School explore and develop skills across a range of performance-based activities, building their ability to communicate, collaborate and express ideas and emotions in front of others. Learning is engaging and hands-on, helping students build confidence, teamwork and resilience while providing a positive outlet for creativity, self-expression and social connection.
Food Technology
Food Technology provides secondary students with practical, real-world skills in food preparation, cooking and kitchen safety. Students at Ashwood School learn to plan, prepare and cook a range of foods, developing an understanding of nutrition, hygiene and safe food handling practices along the way. This hands-on learning builds functional life skills that support students' independence at home and in the community, while also fostering teamwork, following instructions and taking pride in a finished product.
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Education gives secondary students the opportunity to build confidence, resilience and practical skills through hands-on experiences in outdoor and natural environments. Students at Ashwood School take part in activities that develop teamwork, problem-solving, risk awareness and physical skills, while building an appreciation for the outdoors and the natural world. These experiences support students' independence, confidence and social connection, and provide valuable real-world opportunities to apply skills learned in the classroom to new and unfamiliar settings.
