ARTWORK by Meads school pupils will go on display at one of the UK’s premier art venues.

The school is one of 32 in Wales to have its junior talent showcased at a Tate Exchange exhibition in London.

The accolade follows involvement in the Lead Creative Schools Scheme in 2017, a £20 million Welsh Government and Arts Council of Wales joint-funded scheme.

The scheme uses creative techniques to improve attainment, develop the skills of teachers and reduce the impact of deprivation in Wales’ primary, secondary and special schools.

“We are passionate about providing rich creative educational experiences in our school and the Lead Creative Schools Scheme helps us develop that,” said the school’s Interim Headteacher Sonja Groves.

“The work that will be displayed at The Tate, will be in the form of video, photos, collages, drawings and children’s diaries.

“It will also feature our wonderful ‘Creative Shed’ that the pupils worked on with our creative practitioners.”

The shed is a learning area that encourages the pupils to express themselves imaginatively, resulting in better literacy levels.

It is used for writing, drawing, painting, dancing and performing and was developed through the guidance and inspiration of Jacob Gough, a set designer and the school’s main practitioner.

“The pupils loved every minute of it, and the staff learned and developed skills alongside the children,” added Mrs Groves,

“Jacob collaborated with other creative practitioners such as story tellers and artists who brought other dimensions to the project.

“By accessing skilled creative practitioners like these, our pupils and staff have received a tremendous opportunity to develop new skills.

“We have loved being part of this fabulous project.”