The mission of the art department of Good Shepherd Academy International is to prepare students to use their artistic abilities to make a difference in the society. Globally, art has long been recognized as an important part of a well-rounded education, it do not only boosts academic achievement, but the experiences of it boost critical thinking, promotes creativity, self-confidence and school pride.
Here in Good Shepherd Academy International, we believes creativity is the most essential skill for success in today’s society. Therefore, nurturing talent and enabling it to flourish cannot be left to chance, there has to be a conscious guided effort. Though we are humbled by the fact that, we don’t know what will trigger the children of today to become the cultural leaders or great artists of tomorrow. But what we can do is to recognize the importance of giving all children the opportunity to develop their God given talents, to give every child the opportunity to discover the beauty in art and culture.
The art experience helps students develop self-esteem, it is an outlet for creative expression. Working in the field of art helps learners to be proactive, innovative and develop creative problem-solving skills. In the Good Shepherd community, we believe the innovative ideas of our students shall shape industries; their creative thinking will find out-of-the-box solutions for a global society.
More importantly, art instruction helps children with the development of motor skills, language skills, social skills, decision-making, risk-taking, and inventiveness. In Good shepherd Academy, we are confident that art and culture will provide students with a way to understand themselves, and have a sense of belonging, the notion that belong HERE, I Am PART OF A LARGER SOCIETY.
Art and Culture, a truly inspiring subject
“I have never met a child who does not love music.”