Children showcase artistic talents in call for climate justice.

The children, from St Matthew’s CE Primary, learned about the climate crisis using resources from the initiative, which is a partnership between CAFOD, Christian Aid, Oxfam GB, Save The Children; Send My Friend to School; and the Royal Society of Literature, with support from The Climate Coalition. Its aim is to help young people raise their voices on environmental issues.

Children are asked to come up with arty ways of sharing their opinions about climate change and their hopes for the planet – whether in drawings, poetry, sculpture or prose.

Their work is then put on display in a school exhibition with local MPs invited to go along to hear the messages from the students.

Pieces from each school are also selected for a national online gallery, as well as an exhibition in the Houses of Parliament, to inspire MPs and Ministers to take action.

St Matthew’s invited friends and families to their exhibition, as well as local MP Fabian Hamilton.

Headteacher Gemma Crawford said: "The whole school community has actively engaged in the project. The children have shared their opinions and views through the fantastic artwork. We are so impressed with how they have clearly articulated their thoughts and feelings.”

Ben and Morgan, from Year 5 enjoyed drawing their artwork and said: “I hope things will change in the future and hope the government can do something about it.”

Creative for Climate Justice is open to all primary and secondary schools, FE colleges and alternative provision providers in the UK. To find out more visit any of the charities’ websites and look for the Youth and Schools section.