Young Cultural Creators
Between November 2008 and January 2009 a select group of pupils from Springboard Pupil Referral Unit took part in Young Cultural Creators: a unique and innovative cultural literacy project that provides opportunities for children and young people to explore creative writing and illustration through visits to museums, libraries, archives and galleries.
Below are some photographs of a display made by the pupils – just one of the outcomes of the pupils’ sessions with renowned poet Polarbear. A CD of their recordings is also available to loan from Northampton Central Library. The sessions took place at Northampton Central Museum and Northampton Museum and Gallery where the pupils took their inspiration from the collections.
The Museums Libraries and Archives Council kindly funding the scheme as part of Setting the Pace, their programme for The London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. The scheme has been awarded the Inspired by 2012 mark.
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With thanks to:
The pupils and staff at Springboard PRU, Museum Libraries and Archive Council, Northamptonshire Libraries and Information Service, Northampton Museum and Gallery, Northamptonshire Arts Development Team, Steven Camden (aka Polarbear), Caroline Bates, Jon Paul Carr, John Moore, Eileen Lane, Debra Cox, Kate Wilkinson, Apples and Snakes.
Get Caught Reading Photography Competition
Many thanks to those of you who submitted your photos to this competition. I’m delighted to announce that the winners are as follows:
Adult Category Prize: Ken Daniel, ‘Protect and Defend’
12-16 Year Old Prize: Katy Mallon, ‘Stop, I’m Reading!’
11 Years and Under Prize: Rosie Johnson, ‘Reading High’
All winners will have their photographs professionally framed by Vision Arts and the overall winner will receive a digital camera. Congratulations!
’Protect and Defend’ by Ken Daniel
‘Stop, I’m Reading’ by Katy Mallon
‘Reading High’ by Rosie Johnson
The Get Caught Reading Photography Competition was kindly supported by Vision Arts, Crick, Northants (01604 246917 / hannah@visionarts.co.uk).
