THE Civic Mayor of Tameside has joined a Denton school to help celebrate the artistic talents of its pupils.
Councillor Betty Affleck was the special guest when Corrie Primary hosted its very own Arts Award presentation.
The event recognised the hard work of Year 5 pupils which resulted in them achieving their Arts Award DISCOVER.
The youngsters received certificates to acknowledge their achievement.
Some of the arts-based activities involved working with professional artist Sam Hull, where each child learned creative processes to support their understanding of the environment.
Pupils were able to master new techniques and learn all about Sam, and all things Keen to be Green, while creating a wall hanging from recycled items, plastic bags, old clothing and plastic bottles.
Feedback from one of the school’s teachers was positive.
“The Keen to be Green project has been an incredible opportunity for our children to explore their creativity while learning about sustainability and the environment,” they said.
“Using recycled materials to make art has sparked their imaginations and deepened their understanding of how we can all make a difference. The children really enjoyed working with Sam and we’re so proud of the thoughtful, innovative work they’ve produced.”
The Arts Award is managed by Trinity College in London, in association with the Arts Council.
It supports young people to develop as artists and arts leaders within their communities, facilitated through Tameside Council’s Cultural and Community Safety Services – which works to increase opportunities for active participation in arts, culture and creative learning.