PUPILS from Dunkirk Primary School showcased their artistic flair yesterday when an exhibition of their work was opened at the Lakeside Arts Centre.
The Year 1 children have created an interactive experience based around Two Little Boys, the song made famous by Rolf Harris.
In a gallery at the Lakeside, they have depicted scenes from the song – written by Americans Theodore Morse and Edward Madden – which is about a rich boy and a poor boy who become friends.
Max Loewenthal-Stewart, five, said he had enjoyed making hobby horses and wallpaper.
He said: "I liked painting the wallpaper with pictures of food for the kitchen.
"I'm very proud of my work."
Max's friend Giancarlo Mempouo, also five, said: "It was very exciting when we made the horses and we had a lot of fun."
The free exhibition was officially opened yesterday and runs until January 6. Families can now explore the various areas of the hands-on set.
It is being held ahead of the launch of the Two Little Boys play by Olivier Award-winning writer Mike Kenny, at the Lakeside from Thursday, December 6, until Sunday, December 30.
The show is suitable for children aged four and over.
Year 1 teacher Alice Elsmore said: "The children have all worked really hard on the project and the end result is fantastic."
The children have been working on the project since term started in September and have visited the Lakeside, which is just across the road from their school, once a week to work on the exhibition.
Janet Wallace, learning officer at the Lakeside, said: "The children have been using a variety of materials and have learnt about the story of Two Little Boys from very different worlds during the process."
Shona Powell, director at Lakeside Arts Centre, said "We're thrilled to have such a fantastic seasonal exhibition here over Christmas.
"I would like to thank the children from Dunkirk Primary School for all of their work.
"The exhibition looks absolutely fabulous.
"I would encourage all families to come along and take a look for themselves at such an exciting, interactive exhibition."
Tickets for the play can be bought from the Lakeside box office on 0115 846 7777 or online at www.lakesidearts.org.uk.
