Roots and Wings

Putting children in the driving seat of cultural change

[SF Said @whatSFSaid]

I do not write books for boys. I do not write books for girls. I do not write books for any gender, or any age. I want my books to be read by ANYONE & EVERYONE who wants to read them, in whatever way they want to read them. #LetBooksBeBooks

(Art: Quentin Blake)

[Roots and Wings @root2wing]

@OverthorpePta @Overthorpe_Acad @FriendsofTJI @THORNHI @OurNeighbourho1 @uniformexchang @thornhillca We’ve liked and shared on our Facebook too. Good luck guys!

[Overthorpe Academy PTA @OverthorpePta]

@Overthorpe_Acad @FriendsofTJI @THORNHI @OurNeighbourho1 @root2wing @uniformexchang @root2wing @thornhillca

[Roots and Wings @root2wing]

New main entrance boards for Overthorpe CofE Academy. The school launched its new vision this month, working tirelessly with pupils, families, and the local community to create a welcoming and engaging place to learn and live.
#community #artinschools #primaryschool #painting

[Roots and Wings @root2wing]

Over 500 birds fly through the school singing quotes inspired by the new school vision.

#birds #painting #communityart #artinschools #schoolvision #community #caring

[Roots and Wings @root2wing]

Work in progress from @JamesJmz for Overthorpe CofE Academy.
We updated the main entrance to go with the community art installation.

#communityart #artinstallation #artinschools #illustrator #storybookinspired #painting #workinprogress

[Roots and Wings @root2wing]

@CassidyDamien Thanks for cutting out the birds for this project. They are all installed now.

[Roots and Wings @root2wing]

Each bird is as unique as the person that painted it.
#birds #painting #community #communityart #teamwork #artinschools

[Roots and Wings @root2wing]

Our artist’s apprentices helped to paint quotes and flight paths along the corridors.
The great staff at Overthorpe CofE got stuck in too!
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#teamwork #artinschools #painting #community #communityarts #artsandwellbeing

[Roots and Wings @root2wing]

“It’s nice having a chance to sit down and do this. You just don’t have time to normally.”
“When they said we’d to paint a bird I wasn’t sure but I’ve enjoyed it!”

#painting #community #artinschools #teamwork #artisforeveryone

[Roots and Wings @root2wing]

Some great conversations were had while people were painting. Topics included feelings, school, birds of prey, hobbies, family, life goals...
#painting #artandwellbeing #community #art #artinschools #conversation #birds

[Overthorpe C of E @Overthorpe_Acad]

What a talented group of children and parents we have! We’ve had an amazing day creating our birds for the flock to celebrate the launch of our new school vision! “...in our family, we nurture the courage and skills to fly higher than then flock.” #family #nest #flyhigh

[Year 3-4 @O_Year_3_4]

@Overthorpe_Acad #heartofcommunity
We enjoyed painting our bird to reflect ourselves. Thank you to all the parents that joined us!

[Roots and Wings @root2wing]

Work in progress at Overthorpe CofE Academy over 500 birds were painted in 3 days!
Thank you to all the pupils, friends, family and staff who joined us in the neighbourhood nest.
#community #artinschools #painting #artsandwellbeing #teamwork #birds #rootsandwings

[Roots and Wings @root2wing]

We’ll be sharing some of the great work created by the community in @Overthorpe_Acad

#community #art #painting #owl #communityart #artinschool

[Roots and Wings @root2wing]

We’re back for a few days at @Overthorpe_Acad to help the whole community make an art installation to represent the schools new vision.

#rootsandwings #community #art #artsandwellbeing #friendship #trust #endurance #gladtobeback #birds #painting #communityart #teamwork

[Sarah Wensley @MrsSWensley]

Love this idea!

Buy a school bag and give one free to a child being placed in care to replace their 'bin bag.' @LittletownSch

https://t.co/ZigQxvG7Cv

[Paintings in Hospitals @artinhospitals]

“The creative industries in Britain are our fastest growing sector... Arts are not extra, they are integral.” | No.11 in our ’70 Ways...’ countdown highlights the vital role of arts in our schools. https://t.co/vajMJ2zHN6 #artmatters #schools

[Dawn Robinson Photography @dawnrobinsonUK]

@HightownJIN Lanternland 2018 - amazing teamwork by staff, friends, family and community - @root2wing @christinai79 @dawnrobinsonUK a fantastic night with some wonderful lantern creations.