The Firs School exhibited some of its pupils’ work at the Chester Arts Fair alongside professional artists and commercial galleries, winning the overall Art in Education Award for the best primary school artwork.
Lucy Davies, Firs School headteacher, said: “We are delighted for the children in winning this prestigious award. Art is incredibly important for a child’s development and we work hard to ensure a great, year-round programme of art related activities at The Firs.
“They take part in workshops as well as printing, painting, collage and sculpture sessions linked to specific artists. They have produced work that is on permanent display inside the school building or out in the grounds.
“The chance to exhibit at the Chester Arts Fair was really exciting. The theme chosen was poppies and the children worked hard individually and collaboratively, using different media and materials to create paintings and collages to form three dimensional artwork.”
