Mytham Primary School Literacy Wall Art
Mytham Primary School is ‘more than just a school’. It’s a place that promotes respect, kindness and resilience. These are all values which enable children to be ‘The best that they can be.’
We designed a large, literacy Wall Art project for Mytham Primary School’s hall. The school won their Wall Art as part of the BBC 500 Words random prize draw. Rozie Clarke, a pupil at the school, submitted a story and was selected from the thousands of entries as the winner. She won a bundle of books and the bespoke Wall Art project for her school.
We worked closely with Headteacher Angle Bogle to bring the design to life. And now we’re thrilled to share the completed case study. We invite you to explore the designs, discover the magic and consider the power of reading, writing and storytelling as a medium to fuel imaginations, spark curiosity and bring magic to life!
A personal touch
We worked very closely with Angela, the Head, and other members of the team at Mytham to bring this design to life. And every element of the project was personalised. From the initial consultation (which took place in-person, at the school) to the design. The school were keen to reference Rozie and the fact that she attended the 500 Words Winners’ ceremony at Windsor Castle . There, she met Her Majesty the Queen and local born Radio 2 DJ, Sara Cox!
We incorporated a photo of Rozie within the designs. And, a wooden signpost includs ‘Rozie’s Castle’ as one of the destinations. This was a nod to Rozie’s adventures at Windsor Castle. The school chose which books they wanted to feature, including the author quotes and various elements depicted in the design. In this way, the Wall Art is 100% tailored to the school – a memorable keepsake from Rozie’s win. And, a legacy that will last many years on the walls of the school hall.
Book Squad
Mytham Primary School has a big focus on reading for pleasure. The school has a Book Squad, which is made up of pupils who are passionate about reading. When we approached the school to work on their winning Wall Art project, the Book Squad played a key part.
They canvassed peers and researched which books should be featured in the bespoke design. In this way, they ensured that every child could look at the wall and feel it resonated with them and their interests. Miss Findon, the school’s English coordinator, shared their ideas with us to include. The Book Squad also gave feedback on the designs we presented back to the school.
Power of reading
With the National Year of Reading highlighting the importance of relevance in encouraging children to read for pleasure, the pupils’ input was invaluable. By using student voice, we ensured the Wall Art design and content were perfectly tailored to appeal to pupils of all ages at the school. We loved seeing the school encouraging pupils to take ownership of the project, alongside the teachers who supported them throughout.
Reading is the first step to writing. So, the BBC 500 Words Competition encourages reading through writing. And is a fantastic initiative for schools around the country.
Award-winning Wall Art
At Promote Your School, we have over twenty years’ experience in education and design. Our award-winning Wall Art can transform any area of your school and support your aspirations as a school. We create completely bespoke designs in-house, tailored to each school’s preferences and requirements.
No two schools are the same. Therefore, no two Wall Art projects should be the same either. We’re very proud of our Wall Art – the bespoke nature of design and longevity of the product make it a savvy, sustainable and cost effective choice for schools. Literacy Wall Art in particular is a very popular choice. And, in the National Year of Reading, we’re helping schools make reading relatable and enjoyable through our fun, stimulating and engaging designs.
Our process
Every project starts with a free and no obligation consultation. This allows us to fully understand the school’s goals, discuss the project and measure up their wall space to provide an accurate quote.
If the school decides to proceed, we’ll gather all the information we need to create a comprehensive design brief. This includes all content the school wants to include and any personalised elements. Our designers can create artwork for any space – regardless of the size, existing fixtures or any little quirks your buildings may have. So, don’t feel you need the perfect wall space – we’ll always work with what we have and ensure our designs will perfectly fit your space.
If you’d like to find out more about Wall Art for your school, do get in touch! And keep an eye out for comms about this year’s BBC 500 Words Competition and how you could win a Wall Art project…
