Hampshire House

Hampshire House Art Show: A Celebration of Transformation, Imagination and Learning

How proud our children were to showcase their work at our Annual Hampshire House Art Show last week. It was lovely to have so many parents and grandparents join us to celebrate the children’s creativity. At the heart of the show was the children’s journey of ‘Transformation’, which is our Reggio Emilia line of enquiry for 2025. 

Walking through the art show was like stepping into a world imagined and created by young minds. Our visitors enjoyed a shadow play installation of the beloved storybook The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, created by our Toddlers class, which investigated metamorphous. It was a perfect launchpad for discovery through art, nature, and storytelling.

Our Nursery children showcased the ‘transformation of environment’ with their magical lush garden installation, lovingly tended by the children themselves. With watering cans in hand, the children helped keep the garden thriving throughout the week. This living exhibit offered more than just beauty, it taught children about growth, responsibility, and the wonders of the natural world.

Our Preschool Yellow class took us on a journey through the “transformation of spaces” delving into architecture, through block construction, drawing and recycled materials. This encouraged us to think about how we impact our immediate environment and built growing awareness of the world around them. 

Another captivating element of the art show was our Preschool Grey’s  ‘Passport Guided Tour of Australia’, where the children explored the transformation of Australia’s diverse landscapes and landmarks through art. Each child received a passport, stamped at each ‘destination’ as they journeyed through their beautifully crafted exhibits. Our excited guides took us from the vibrant coral collages of the Great Barrier Reef, to the rich, earthy textures representing Uluru, and the mixed-media sculpture of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Along the way, the children learned how our environment changes over time and how people and places adapt and transform.

It was a lovely celebration of inquiry which allowed our children to share their creativity with pride and joy. It was also a powerful reminder of the richness of early learning and the importance of nurturing children’s voices through art.

Ms Simone Cooke

Director Hampshire House