Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, located on Argie Avenue, Kirkstall, welcomed Leeds-based artist Andy McVeigh, famously known as Burley Banksy, as part of a vibrant initiative to celebrate the school’s “rich cultural diversity.”
Funded by Latimer Clarion Housing Group, children will translate the phrase “We Love Sacred Heart” into their home languages, reflecting the many backgrounds and stories represented within the school.
Guided by Burley Banksy’s artistic vision, these multilingual expressions of love and unity will be woven into a striking visual artwork that symbolises inclusivity, pride, and will be visible to the local community.
YEP photographer James Hardisty visited the school to see how the project was coming along...
1. Andy McVeigh visits Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart welcomed Leeds-based artist Andy McVeigh, famously known as Burley Banksy, as part of a vibrant initiative to celebrate the school’s “rich cultural diversity.” | James Hardisty
2. Andy McVeigh visits Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Children will translate the phrase “We Love Sacred Heart” into their home languages, reflecting the many backgrounds and stories represented within the school. | James Hardisty
3. Andy McVeigh visits Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
The project will celebrate the school values of Hope, Mercy, Inspiration, Comfort, Love and Peace. | James Hardisty
4. Andy McVeigh visits Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
The project is designed to symbolise the inclusivity, pride, and shared spirit of Sacred Heart. | James Hardisty
5. Andy McVeigh visits Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
It has been funded by Latimer Clarion Housing Group. | James Hardisty
6. Andy McVeigh visits Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
The school is hoping to continue its collaboration with Burley Banksy in the future with a project with a group of pupils that have set up their own Art business called 'Art with the boys'. | James Hardisty