Addo were appointed for a second year running as Creative Agents as part of the Arts Council of Wales’ Lead Creative School Scheme for projects at for 4 Schools in Wales – Ysgol Bro Dinefwr (Llandeilo), Ysgol Glan-y-Môr (Burry Port), Pembrey Primary School (Pembrey) and Ysgol Llandrillo-yn-Rhos (Colwyn Bay). The Lead Creative Schools Scheme provides opportunities for schools to explore new and exciting creative approaches to teaching and learning across the curriculum, supporting them to address issues, important development priorities and the needs of learners. It aims to develop the creativity, aspirations and achievements of young people in Wales, opening up more opportunities for their future. It supports innovation and the development of long-term partnerships between schools and creative professionals.
2017-2018
Llandeilo, Burry Port, Pembrey, Colwyn Bay.
Arts Council of Wales
Arts Council of Wales, Welsh Government, Ysgol Bro Dinefwr (Llandeilo), Ysgol Glan-y-Môr (Burry Port), Pembrey Primary School (Pembrey) and Ysgol Llandrillo-yn-Rhos (Colwyn Bay).
Four Creative Practitioners were appointed through an open selection process involving both teachers and pupils: Pyka at Ysgol Bro Dinefwr, Small World Theatre at Ysgol Glan-y-Môr, Naomi Heath at Pembrey Primary School and Davies Community Film at Ysgol Llandrillo-yn-Rhos.
The Lead Creative Schools Scheme is funded by the Welsh Government and the Arts Council of Wales, matched with funding from each participating school.
