We are pleased to share the outcomes of The Greetland Academy’s recent art project, inspired by the work of Lucy Pittaway. This project has highlighted the creativity of the students and strengthened the connection between our business and the local community.

The project began when Scott Watson, a parent of a pupil at The Greetland Academy, contacted the Principal to share his connection with our business. Recognising the potential, Beverley Walker, a teacher at the academy, saw an opportunity to enrich their art curriculum and involve the entire school in an inspiring project.

The Greetland Academy’s Art and Design curriculum, based on Kapow’s spiral scheme, encourages cyclical learning, where pupils revisit and deepen their skills over time. This project offered an ideal platform for pupils to engage with Lucy’s artwork while developing their artistic abilities.

The school’s Art Ambassadors played a key role in bringing this project to life. They created a PowerPoint presentation and posters, integrating a special video from Lucy Pittaway that mentioned their school, which delighted the children.

Pupils from Year 1 to Year 6 participated enthusiastically. Older pupils studied Lucy’s work, took notes, and created sketches before crafting their pieces using chalky or oil pastels. Their responses were heartwarming:

• Year 4 Lucas: “This is the best picture I have ever done.”
• Year 4 Poppy: “I love Art! I want to be an artist when I grow up.”
• Year 5 Molly: “Please can I borrow some pastels so I can do more art at home.”

Younger pupils also embraced the project with enthusiasm. Year 1 pupils recreated Lucy’s sheep in their unique styles, producing imaginative pieces like a roller-skating sheep. Year 2 pupils focused on the Sycamore Gap and Big Skies collections, creating layered pastel and collage artworks.

As part of its action plan for Art, The Greetland Academy aims to value every child's work and share it with the school family and wider local community. They held exhibitions at the local church in January and July, showcasing the children’s artwork. The July exhibition featured pieces inspired by Lucy Pittaway, with over 450 pupils participating. The competition saw over 90 entries, with 20 children receiving prizes donated by Scott Watson.

This project has been a wonderful journey, highlighting the power of art to inspire and bring people together. We are proud to have contributed to this creative endeavour. The children’s artwork and their involvement in the project speak volumes about the impact of this collaboration.