Hillyfield Primary Academy

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Hillyfield Primary Academy

Everywhere you go in Hillyfield Primary Academy, you’re greeted with bursts of colour and vibrant displays showcasing young people’s creative talents. The school genuinely places art at the heart of all they do, particularly when it comes to mental health and wellbeing. From yoga in the library, dancing in maths, to filling the walls and outdoor spaces with art work, there’s never a dull day at Hillyfield!

Young pupils standing in front of a colourful wall mural with their hands in the air

A shipping container has been painted with graffiti art, in the grounds of a school

A school hall and gymnasium with brightly coloured abstract art across the whole of the back wall

Camera looks down a stairwell that is displaying young people's art work from floor to ceiling with two pupils standing halfway down the stairs

A young Asian boy standing proudly smiling in front of art work on display

A young black girl dancing with her arms raised in front of maths-related charts and posters on the wall. A Caucasian girl with blond hair is to her right with arms raised

A class of primary pupils with their backs to the camera are seated cross-legged on the floor of a school library in a yoga lesson

A group of primary children are at a table surrounded by art materials looking down and painting

A young black girl with glasses stands in front of her art work on display, smiling proudly

A young Asian girl sits cross legged playing a ukelele, looking up and away from camera

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Day to Create: England's next big inventors

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Four images of children smiling and painting

Day to Create: Getting creative with Grimm & Co

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