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Creative Engagement. Designing for Life,

Wooden Sculpture.

Three ash carvings now hanging in our school display a In May 2017, Minister Heather Humphreys was invited to unveil
collaboration between the TY Art students (2016- 2017), Ms. our sculpture in front of the students and staff of our school. The
Burns and Joey Burns (local artist). Minister spoke about the quality of the work evident in the wooden
carvings, the efforts of the students involved and the vital role art
The overall theme of these wooden carvings is based on our
school’s mission statement. This statement refers to future plays in our schools.
lifelong learning, creativity and knowledge. This theme is The ‘Designing for Life’ carvings are placed in a central location in
showcased in the high relief carvings and eye-catching our school building. Spot lighting was installed above the carvings
painted elements within each panel. to highlight and draw attention to this work on the corridor.
Each panel shows imagery relating to each title such as A special word of thanks to Creative Engagement and Cavan Arts
paintbrushes, hands supporting a figure, the story of the Office for creating a platform for art rooms to create something
tiny acorn and goal posts which emphasises our school’s extraordinary like our ‘Designing for Life’ sculpture. The funding
commitment to supporting the individuality of each and received from Creative Engagement NAPD and the Arts Office
every pupil. played a vital role in the completion of the sculpture.
Throughout this project the Transition Year core group Thanks to Mel Signs, Cavan Steel, Joe Hewitt Electrical and \
of student displayed a strong sense of teamwork and Specialist Crafts for their support in this project.
ownership of the project. This group of students used chisels Finally, thanks to all the staff and students in the Royal School
and mallets to carve out the compositions. These students Cavan for their continued support of art in our school.
designed and problem solved throughout the process
resulting in three final designs depicting key elements of
our mission statement.

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