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from Bridge Magazine, Winter 2022 Edition
On the first day of Art 8 this in September 2022, Ms. Spencer began both her classes with a discussion about the idea of community and a sense of belonging. As each of the students was new to Morven, they were asked what they needed to feel a part of the senior school community.
On the first day of Art 8 in September 2022, Ms. Spencer began both her classes with a discussion about the idea of community and a sense of belonging. As each of the students was new to Morven, they were asked what they needed to feel a part of the senior school community.
The students were then assigned a collaborative mural project as a means of jumping right in, breaking down creative barriers and creating connections and community within the class. The theme of the mural project: Belonging. All artistic decisions were to be made as a group of artists.
"Our first project was to create a collaborative mural around the theme of belonging. For the Gr. 8’s, belonging was a very relevant topic since we were all new to Morven.” - Chanelle, Gr. 8
“As adults, I’m certain we can all reflect on our high school years and appreciate what a sense of belonging or community meant to us or would have meant if we were in a space where we didn’t experience it,” said Ms. Spencer. “Cultivating that sense of belonging early on is crucial to students experiencing a sense of security in a new environment.”
"Building a community is crucial when starting a new school, in my opinion, because it allows you to feel a connection to the people you meet there and to know that you can depend on them.” - Kiana, Gr. 8
Once the piece was nearing completion, students were encouraged to incorporate words from a ‘free-write’ exercise about belonging. Both murals were on display in the Commons throughout the fall and have now found a home in the Art Department’s gallery space.
- Senior School
- Visual Arts