Fairfield High School has once again claimed top honors in the city-wide “Colours of Nature: Embracing Diversity” art contest, securing all the leading awards in the year seven category for the second year in a row.
Organised by Victoria Methodist Church on Park Street, the competition invited students to submit artwork of any medium and size, all inspired by the theme of the diverse natural world. While entries came from various year groups, it was the talented year seven cohort who swept the podium, showcasing remarkable creativity and skill.
Olive took home first prize in the secondary category, earning a £50 voucher, while Luca secured second place with a £40 voucher. Herbie completed the clean sweep by winning third place and a £30 voucher. Additionally, year ten students Ismay and Martha received ‘Highly Commended’ accolades, each rewarded with £20 vouchers.
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Tessa Mortimer, director of art, design technology and engineering at Fairfield High School, expressed her delight: “We are incredibly proud that our students’ talent and creativity have been recognised once again. This competition offers a wonderful platform for the public to appreciate the outstanding work of all the winners. The theme of celebrating diversity truly reflects our school’s core values and the vibrant multicultural community we nurture.”
The winning artworks were exhibited publicly at Victoria Methodist Church, adjacent to the Royal West of England Academy gallery. The event culminated in a prizegiving ceremony where the Lord Mayor honoured the young artists with their awards.