Y6 2026

  • A zine is an independent publication created by an individual or a small group, often homemade and produced out of passion rather than for profit.
  • Zines can vary widely and may break traditional rules about format, content, or purpose while still being considered zines.
  • Historically, zines have roots going back to early 20th-century science fiction fanzines and the Beat poets of the 1960s, who self-published their work.
  • The punk movement in 1976 was pivotal for zines, as mainstream media failed to cover the music and culture, prompting fans to create their own media outlets.

Year 6’s created a paper toy design featuring a character with exaggerated facial features, and a playful expression. Each student will reciece a blank template which includes glue tabs and sections marked for assembly. This is Mr. Gadbury’s design below.

A colorful paper toy design featuring a character with blue hair, exaggerated facial features, and a playful expression. The template includes glue tabs and sections marked for assembly, alongside a finished 3D version of the toy.
A playful Kawaii-style library of faces and expressions collected and drawn by Mr. Gadbury.

Below is a Y6 stuent’s sketch of various items including a game controller, milk carton, and tape dispenser, illustrated with cartoonish Kawaii-style faces and expressions.

Sketch of various items including a game controller, milk carton, and tape dispenser, illustrated with cartoonish faces and expressions, labeled 'YEAR 6 STUDENT WORK'.
oNE mINUTE AND THIRTY SECOND COUNTDOWN.
Keith Haring Documentary Video
Instructional graphic on how to draw figures inspired by Keith Haring, featuring guidelines on corner shapes and hand details, along with step-by-step drawing examples.
Drawing figures inspired by Keith Haring’s unique style.
Pixel art characters in a vibrant green and black, showcasing playful designs Mr Gadbury has created on the Pixal website.

Students engaging in a creative activity, assembling colorful pixel art designs and sketches on a table.
Creative pixel art designs inspired by retro gaming characters made from colorful tiles.