East Ham school creates its own Olympic legacy through art
Students at a primary school in East Ham created their own Olympic legacy in the form of a giant art display.
Writing for the Recorder, the student council of St Stephen’s Primary School, Whitfield Road – a collection of pupils who represent the pupils. They write about imagination behind their legacy art project:
“As a representation of the importance of the Olympics in our borough of Newham, St Stephen’s School wanted to mark this historic occasion with an enduring art display.
“The theme of the Olympians naturally led us to the sports men and women who take part in the Games. Each year group or individual class chose a style of painting in which to portray the athletes in action.
“Amongst the styles here, you will find art works influenced by famous cultures from around the world, from Roman mosaics to Aboriginal art, from Georges Seurat’s pointillism to Bridget Riley’s op art.
“Children across the school practised sketching many different figures in action, before selecting a final image to commit to canvas. Each child had their own canvas to create an individual interpretation from their own preferred sketch.
“The high impact display in the school hall is the result of all the children’s hard work from Reception to Year 6.
Most Read
- 1 'Suspicious' Forest Gate construction fire under investigation
- 2 Schools and staff across east London up for national awards
- 3 Romford West Ham fan accused of harassing Jewish man on flight
- 4 'Staffing crisis' means children's hospice cannot offer end of life care
- 5 Wanted: Five people Newham police wish to speak to
- 6 Warnings issued after four fox clubs found stuck in old car wheels
- 7 Cycle paths joined up in Aldgate creates 'safe route' through east London
- 8 Third straight win takes Newham top of the table
- 9 'Never limit ourselves': Dance school reaches 18 years of success
- 10 How the proposed energy price cap changes could affect your bills
“We believe it captures the essence of the Olympics and the seven values: courage, excellence, friendship, respect, equality, determination and inspiration.”
