School pupils in Huntingdonshire have fancied themselves the next Michelangelo as they've been creating their very own sculptures.
Year Seven pupils at Sawtry Village Academy were tasked with making "junk sculptures" as part of an art project. They were given a few months to create a sculpture of an animal, but they had to use household materials that would normally be thrown away.
The project was aimed at highlighting the importance of littering and recycling and showed the students how so many materials can be repurposed.
Kevin Terry, art leader at Sawtry Village Academy, said that the sculptures were "unbelievable". They've been on show in the school hall and staff chose nine winners and nine highly commended sculptures.
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The winner, Harry McArthur, created a sculpture of a rhino. The eight runners-up were Ruby Henson (turtle), Lily Reynolds (fish), Harry Fowler (insect), Harry Martin (crocodile), Sienna Lowndes Elliott (squirrel), Gracie Asplin (dog), Finley Smith (fish) and James H (alligator).
The nine pupils were treated to a day out at Johnsons of Old Hurst in Huntingdon, where the sculptures have now been put on display.
The students got to meet lions, crocodiles, alligators and meerkats at Johnsons of Old Hurst and also got a free meal.
Harry McArthur said: "My favourite part of Johnsons was the tropical house because of the crocodiles. I am very thankful for the people at Johnsons for making this possible and I am proud of my junk sculpture."
Lily Reynolds added: "I enjoyed seeing lots of creatures, especially the porcupine. I had lots of fun thanks to Johnsons of Old Hurst and I would love to go again."
The junk sculptures created by the remaining Year Seven pupils will be going on display in the Huntingdon Library and the Sawtry Library throughout the summer holidays for everyone to enjoy.
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