Primary School Students Contribute to Public Art

A school project that commenced last August will culminate with a striking display of public art within the new parkland at Rapids Landing, which opens later this month.

Margaret River Primary School was invited to participate in an art project that would result in the students’ works being utilised in a mosaic featured, wave-like rammed earth walls surrounding the Rapids Landing Playground.

Led by Art Teacher, Rhonda Dornan, Margaret River Primary School embraced the opportunity to participate, with all grades from 1 through to 7 participating in the mosaic art project, completing around 350 distinct pieces.

“The creek that runs adjacent to the playground was used as the stimulus for the theme, “species that live by the creek”. Students were provided with images of animals and plants that are native to this area and were able to choose their own direction for their work” explains Simon Munckton, Rapids Landing Development Manager.

“The result is a spectacular and eclectic mix of flora and fauna as seen through the eyes of the children. The playground will be a perpetual tribute to their youth for many years to come.” Simon said.

Continuing the learning theme, the piers of the walls will be ornamented with steel sculptures of birds native to the area.

“The pièce de résistance to the entire project is the installation of state-of-the-art play equipment which will provide the children with an area to play that has been stamped with their own individuality,” Simon continued.

The project is due for completion later this month where it will be initially launched to the children of Margaret River Primary School.