Pupils at Newminster Middle School in Morpeth celebrated the beauty of Northumberland for their painting of a Peter Rabbit sculpture as part of St Oswald’s Hospice’s next public art trail.

Five winning designs were selected and rather than choosing just one, elements from each of these designs were combined to create a final, collaborative concept.

These students then worked together to bring the design to life, carefully painting the sculpture with great attention to detail.

The sculpture has been proudly named ‘LOVE Northumberland’, reflecting both the inspiration behind the design and the students’ appreciation for their local area.

Newminster Middle School pupils get ready to paint the sculpture.

placeholder image — Newminster Middle School pupils get ready to paint the sculpture.

Charlotte Jones, curriculum leader of the creative arts at Newminster Middle School, said: “This project has been a wonderful opportunity for pupils to develop their artistic skills, collaborate with peers and contribute to a meaningful local initiative.

“Newminster Middle School looks forward to seeing LOVE Northumberland become a much-loved part of the St Oswald’s Hospice Peter Rabbit public art trail.”

The trail in the Tyneside region will will feature almost 100 sculptures inspired by the much-loved Beatrix Potter character, appearing in parks, streets and public buildings for nine weeks.

The activity marks both St Oswald’s Hospice’s 40th anniversary and the 160th anniversary of Beatrix Potter’s birth.

The charity provides specialist and expert care to adults and children with life-limiting conditions, and for their families.

Angela Egdell, director of care services at St Oswald’s Hospice, said: “Our art trails offer families a lovely way to spend quality time together, something we strive to support.”