ST DAVIDS play park has undergone a colourful transformation thanks to a group of arty students.
City councillor Keeley Rose came up with the idea after she and members of the park committee noticed the fence around the toddler’s play area was in need of repair.
She approached Caren Owens, the art and design teacher at Ysgol Dewi Sant, who jumped at the chance to take part in the community project.
Year 7 students studying Islamic geometric patterning came up with designs for the fence posts, and they were assisted in the painting by older pupils.
Year 8 student Imogen Pawlik said: It’s nice to get out of lessons and help brighten up the park.
“I did a heart design and one that looks like a tortoise shell.”
Year 9 student Madeleine Nix said: “I’ve never really done painting that can be seen by everyone.
“It’s something we can all be proud of.”
The Mayor of St Davids, Councillor Frank John visited the park on Thursday afternoon (July 9) to see how the project was progressing.
He said: “I think it’s brilliant. It’s nice to see the kids get involved, and thanks to Keeley for thinking it up.
“It’s great to see the City Council and school working together.”
Cllr Rose said: “They’ve come up with all this themselves. It’s worked out really well.”
Mrs Owens added: “The kids have had lots of fun coming down here. They’ve really enjoyed painting the fence posts and feeling part of the community.
“We’re always very keen to get involved in projects and get the kids out of the classroom. When Keeley was in school with me years ago, we did a mural for the Eisteddfod.”
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