Children have added a splash of colour to the site of their new school.
The Henry Bloom Noble Primary School will move from outdated and cramped buildings in Tynwald Street and Demesne Road, Douglas, to a new building under construction in nearby Westmoreland Road.
The ?9.5 million school, being built by Tooms, is due to open in September 2016.
While work goes on, safety hoardings are screening the site from view.
Pupils have added a unique touch to the project by creating decorative panels that have been affixed to the hoardings.
‘I wanted the whole school community to be represented,’ said Ian Walmsley, Headteacher. ‘Pupils all created self-portraits and older pupils transferred these onto the panels.
‘We’ve used the school’s new colours, which are based on Manx tartan, and wording has been applied to focus on the meaning of education. One board contains the school's motto and badge.
‘Seen from a distance by motorists etc, the boards provide a splash of colour and decoration to the site. Closer inspection reveals the portraits and quotes.’
John Corteen, a Director of Tooms and manager of the site, said: ‘We have been in regular discussion with the school regarding the project from the start. We thought decorative hoardings would give pupils the chance to feel involved from the outset.
‘We would take this opportunity to thank all those in proximity to the scheme and the understanding they have shown so far and we will continue to work closely with neighbours throughout the scheme.’
Photo - Brintha Yasodaran with her portrait
