MADE4UINML2 Annual Report 20-21

SPRING INTO HOPE
MADE4U has been developing community-wide projects with the aim of
getting local schools involved. Seven schools got involved in Spring into
Hope, as the country eased out of the winter lockdown; including
Newmains, Calderbridge, St Aidan’s, Berryhill, Thornlie, Cambusnethan,
and St Thomas’ participated. The project encouraged children to create
artwork representing hope, spring, and new beginnings. MADE4U
encouraged the children to create pictures to inspire happiness and hope
for everyone in Wishaw to hang them up around the area on lampposts,
school gates etc, and set out walking routes for families to find the
childrens' artwork in 5 different locations.
Overall, we received over 500 entries, and the work we received ranged
from sketches to oil paintings to paintings and collages. These were then
printed on waterproof boards and displayed.
Through this project, we received feedback from the headteachers. All
were positive such as one saying, “I definitely smiled”, “the artwork really
brightens up our gates'' and “it’s been a lovely idea.” As well as feedback
from community members such as, “why are you taking them down, it was
such a lovely idea for the community!” and “the pictures are great - so
many budding artists.”
We also received feedback that families were heading out on walks
together to find their kids’ artwork and the artwork of their friends and
family at the same or different schools. It was a great way to get families
to explore the local area, beating boredom and enjoying time together on
yet another lockdown walk. It was also an excellent opportunity for the
children to explore the topic of hope, and some of the artwork displayed
lovely positive messages of positivity, support, hope, and new beginnings.
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