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Sembawang Primary School

Art

Explore how our Art programmes help students build skills to understand and connect with artworks through hands-on learning experiences.

Last updated 24 August 2026

Art

In SBPS, we believe that art is integral to the holistic development of every student. Through art education, we nurture 21st century knowledge, skills and dispositions, and we aim to enable every student to enjoy art, communicate visually and make meaning through connecting with society and culture.

Civic, Global Awareness and Cross-Cultural Literacy

Students will explore artworks from different cultures and histories, deepening their awareness and appreciation of both local and global communities. This helps them develop a sense of belonging and identity, while encouraging them to find their own voice and imagination as they explore and create.

Critical, Adaptive and Inventive Thinking

Through art making and art discussion, students will develop their critical, adaptive and inventive thinking. During art-making, they will experiment with different materials and techniques to express their ideas, learning to take creative risks and think flexibly when solving problems. In art discussions, they will practise reasoning, considering different perspectives, and reflecting critically on artworks — skills that are valuable in all areas of learning.

Communication, Collaboration and Information Skills

Art has its own language, and students will learn to use it to interpret and share their ideas. Through various artistic activities, they will also develop communication and collaboration skills — learning to be open to different perspectives, work respectfully with their classmates, and take shared responsibility for their work.

Our Programme Over 6 Years

By the end of their 6 years of art education, all students will be able to see, express and appreciate Art. They will learn from a rich variety of artists, including Singapore and international masters, contemporary artists, and even fellow primary school students, through three themes that broaden in scope as they progress through the school:

  • Self and Immediate Environment

  • Singapore Past, Present and Future

  • The World and Region We Live In

Circular diagram titled "Primary Art Syllabus Framework," with concentric colour-wheel rings labelled Artist, Artistic Processes, Media, Context, Audience, Appreciate, Visual Qualities, and a central triangle showing See, Express, and Appreciate with descriptive phrases.

Our Students’ Work and Experiences

A mixed-media collage artwork of an abstract face made from repurposed materials — sunglasses as eyes, buttons as nostrils, a hair clip as a mouth/moustache, and red cord and rope arranged as hair and a chin outline on white paper.

JAREN CHOONG YI KIAT (1 CARE)

Primary 1 Compose self-portrait using meaningful objects.

A child's coloured pencil drawing of a playground and street scene, featuring a green bus, city buildings, a slide and swing set, trees, flowers, and children walking a dog and riding a scooter in the foreground.

KHAYRA MARDIYA BINTE MUHAMMAD AIZUDDIN (2 RESILIENCE)

Primary 2 Create a landscape with clear demonstration of space and balance.

Our Students’ Work and Experiences

A sculptural artwork made from recycled materials — woven and layered snack wrappers and packaging in orange, yellow, and green forming cube and cylindrical shapes, alongside a cream-coloured textured fabric element.

SHI XIYUE SERENE (3 GRATITUDE)

Primary 3 Assemble an art installation using recycled materials.

A small ceramic sculpture of a shark, glazed in dark blue with a cream-coloured underside, with textured fin and tail details.

MUHAMMAD ANAS MIQAEL BIN MIRWAN (4 EXCELLENCE)

Primary 4 Create a ceramic sculpture using clay.

Our Students’ Work and Experiences

A black-and-white pencil perspective drawing of a futuristic cityscape with tall buildings, flying vehicles, and a street receding into the distance.

WONG LEE YANG (5 RESILIENCE)

Primary 5 Construct a 1-point perspective drawing of Singapore cityscape.

A digital illustration of a girl with brown hair in a pink outfit riding on the back of a large stylised brown key-shaped animal/creature, set against a park background with trees.

KYRA LEE JIA QI (6 RESILIENCE)

Primary 6 Design a digital collage using digital tools.

A red "Feature Week" sign with a peeking cutout window showing students seated on the floor sketching a still-life arrangement of wooden logs in a gallery-like space.

P4 students at the National Gallery Singapore for authentic learning