Year 5 and 6 pupils from Green Top School in Thorne have created and curated a collection of artwork now on display at the local RSPCA shop. The work was produced as part of their Learning Expedition, ‘Why should we help our planet survive?’ and is helping to raise money for the charity.
Individual pieces have been sold to raise funds for the RSPCA, taking students’ work beyond the classroom and into the heart of the local community.
As part of their learning, students explored how environments around the world are changing, with a particular focus on the Amazon rainforest and the impact of human activity such as deforestation. They also studied animals and how they adapt to their environments, helping them better understand the importance of protecting endangered species.
With support from the RSPCA Doncaster and Rotherham Branch, the students’ work has been curated and displayed in the Thorne charity shop, creating a lasting legacy in the local community. Visitors can also scan a QR code to learn more about the learning journey behind the work.
“It’s so amazing to see my work in the community. I walk past the shop every day and feel really proud when I see it,” said a Year 5 pupil at Green Top School.
Kelly Overson, Headteacher at Green Top School, said:
“We are incredibly proud of the work our students have produced and the care that has gone into each piece. Having the opportunity to share their work in a real community setting, while supporting an important charity, has made this a truly meaningful experience for them. We are very grateful to the RSPCA Doncaster and Rotherham Branch for their support in helping bring this project to life and for providing such a valuable platform for our students’ work.”
The artwork is currently on display at the RSPCA shop in Thorne, where members of the public can view the pieces and support the work of the charity through visiting the shop.
