Students at Winterstoke Hundred Academy have been getting creative to support The Grand Appeal, the official charity for Bristol Children’s Hospital.
As part of a school-wide competition, students were invited to design their very own Norbot — a sculpture that will join the famous Gromit Unleashed Exhibition.
The winning design came from Hanna Trybus Year 10 with runners-up Olivia Debicka Year 10 and Rosie Owens Year 8.
The finished Norbot, decorated by the students, will be showcased in the school section of the exhibition at the Gromit Unleashed Pavilion, Cribbs Causeway, from Saturday 13 September until Sunday 28 September.
After the exhibition, the Norbot will return to Winterstoke Hundred Academy, where it will remain on display for the school community and visitors to enjoy for the foreseeable future.
Katy Ford, Art Teacher at Winterstoke Hundred Academy, said: “I am so proud of the creativity and teamwork our students have shown throughout this project.
“They poured so much effort and imagination into their Norbot designs, and it’s fantastic to see their work supporting such an important cause.
“The fact that their creation will be part of the Gromit Unleashed Exhibition is a wonderful achievement, and I know it will inspire pride across our whole school community.”
The project not only gave students the chance to showcase their artistic talents but also helped raise awareness and funds for The Grand Appeal, which supports vital research, funds life-saving equipment, and provides comfort for families of children at Bristol Children’s Hospital.
Winterstoke Hundred Academy is raising money to go towards the appeal and so far has raised over £60. The target is to raise £500, so this is still an ongoing process with future fundraising planned.
If you would like to donate, please use this link.
