Merry Christmas to everyone out there!

I am finishing today for a much needed Christmas break, so I just wanted to say to everyone, have a lovely Christmas, whatever you are up to, add yourselves a bit of sparkle and glitter and I will see you in the New Year!

Echo article

See page two of this week's Echo!

Giant Nativity at Swithland

Sorry I have been quiet! I hope that everyone who can has applied for the Creator Fund. Several young people here at Rawlins have and we are waiting for the results!

I have been very busy working with some very talented youngsters from Swithland Primary school on a huge, wooden Nativity which is to be located at the Griffin pub across the road from the school. The children drew and painted the figures and a stunning backdrop, then I cut them out of MDF and the children painted them in acrylics. They are currently in my kitchen waiting to be varnished!

It has definitely got me into the Christmas spirit!

The Creator Fund

Would £250 make a difference to you?
Are you aged between 11 and 19 and live in Leicester or Leicestershire?
Do you want to be more involved in arts, creativity and culture?

If so, email talent@leics.gov.uk or text on 07508 013 233 to find out more about the Creator Fund

Arts Award training

Today we have hosted an Arts Award Training session here at Rawlins. Our staff, plus staff from all over the county, are becoming Arts Award Advisers as I speak!

Look out for news of opportunities to qualify in an award outside of school (as well as in).

FaCe PaintinG

I have been asked to do some face painting at Barrow Upon Soar for the turning on of the Christmas Lights event on Saturday evening from 4pm.

For just £1 I can make you look all festive!!! There are 6 designs to choose from!
Pop along if you live nearby and keep me busy..it's going to be COLD!