Pupils join forces to create amazing art project despite being apart

A highlight of the school calendar at Ormiston Meadows Academy, pupils have all joined in the week dedicated to visual expression, regardless of whether they have been among those allowed to attend school or continued to be based at home.

Due to the lockdown conditions, the staff arranged for no-one to miss out, co-ordinating a collaboration between pupils in school and those home learning, based on the theme ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’.

During the week, pupils researched artists of colour, learnt new technical skills, produced individual pieces and collaborated on group art projects.

The finished work will be showcased as part of our new online gallery.

Principal at Ormiston Meadows Academy Mrs Kelly Moore said: “I am always proud of the hard work and dedication shown by our pupils who never fail to impress me with their talent and creativity.

“Our Art Week is always a highlight of the school year, with the current situation we have had to think of different ways to connect with the pupils who are currently home learning.

“The online Art Gallery is a wonderful opportunity for all our pupils and their families to enjoy the amazing pieces created during Art Week and I would like to invite everyone to visit our website to view the finished pieces.”