A Whitley Bay primary school has paid tribute to key workers for their efforts during the Covid pandemic by designing a stained-glass window.
The images of St Mary’s Lighthouse, rainbows, hearts, the NHS, and the word ‘Heroes’ are common themes the children drew for the inspiration of the stained-glass window. It expresses their feelings about their experiences during the pandemic and how they would like it to be remembered.
Last year, 2021, pupils of Coquet Park First School in Whitley Bay, were asked to draw their favourite design ideas, and e ntries were submitted from each year group to The GlassHouse who then chose their favourite designs. Derek Halliday owner of The GlassHouse, along with his team of glass designers transferred their designs into glass, presenting the school with their new window that is on display for free.
