A graffiti mural wall designed by Paisley school pupils and a local graffiti artist has been unveiled.
Primary seven youngsters at St Fergus’ Primary and Glencoats Primary have been working together this year on an anti-sectarianism project, in order to break down barriers and also to work together as a school community.
Pupils have attended anti-sectarianism workshops from Nil By Mouth, taken part in various outdoor team-building exercises, and worked alongside graffiti artist David Knox to create a community mural at the Tannahill Centre.
Nil By Mouth is a charity which seeks to challenge sectarianism within Scottish society. Their aim is to eliminate sectarian attitudes and behaviours in Scotland with a view to the advancement of greater understanding and respect.
It currently delivers inputs to schools, colleges and workplaces on issues surrounding sectarianism, including sectarian language and online hatred.
The charity also appear regularly in the media to provide informed comment and analysis of incidents, policy decisions and to promote its own campaigns.
And on Friday afternoon in the glorious sunshine, the mural wall was unveiled at a community celebration event at the Tannahill Centre. All pupils, staff, parents and invited guests from the community and council all took part in a game of bingo on the special showcase day.
St Fergus' Primary P7 teacher Louise McDougall told the Paisley Daily Express she is delighted with the pupils’ efforts in creating the mural wall and said: “The children were fully involved in the design of this and it fully represents our joint values and community spirit.
“It has been so lovely and positive working alongside Glencoats Primary again this year to form new friendships between pupils and staff. We have learned a lot about graffiti and enjoyed building positive working relationships.
“We are so proud of our mural wall. It will be a lasting legacy for Ferguslie, and a constant reminder of our final years at primary school. We would also like to thank local graffiti artist David Knox for his help in making this a reality.”
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