School Life
Arts, Music and Drama
Every child at ISJ explores music, art, and drama from their first week. These are part of the curriculum, taught by specialists, and taken as seriously as any academic subject.
Art and Design
Seeing the World Differently
Drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, textiles, digital art. The specialist art studio is where children learn techniques, develop their own voice, and discover that creativity is a way of thinking, not just a skill.
Children are encouraged to experiment and take risks. The creative process matters as much as the finished piece. Artwork is displayed throughout the school campus, and pupils contribute to exhibitions and collaborative projects throughout the year.
Music
From First Notes to the Stage
All pupils receive specialist music teaching from their first week. Classroom lessons develop rhythm, pitch, and musical literacy. The peripatetic programme offers individual and small-group tuition in piano, violin, guitar, drums, and more.
Pupils perform regularly: in assemblies, termly concerts, and annual showcase events. The Christmas concert, with children in blazers performing violin under stage lights, is one of the highlights of the school year. Music builds confidence and stage presence alongside musical skill.
"A lovely campus with great teachers... it makes the place more joyful."
ISJ Parent
Annual Survey, November 2025
Drama
Confidence, Empathy, Voice
All pupils take part in drama as part of the curriculum. They learn to project their voice, work as a team, and bring stories to life. Opportunities range from class assemblies to full-scale productions in The Hall.
Annual school productions bring the whole community together. Pupils take acting, singing, and backstage roles. Drama at ISJ builds the confidence to speak up, the creativity to imagine new possibilities, and the empathy to understand different perspectives — qualities central to the character and values programme.