Bus Stop Press

Reading Bus makes history!

May 3rd, 2009

Pupils from the Reading Bus have been involved in a great project to celebrate the history of Aberdeen:

THE history and heritage of Old Aberdeen is the subject of a new exhibition of children’s work.

Pupils from three primary schools in Aberdeen have produced artwork celebrating the centuries-old area of the city which is now on show at Aberdeen University.

Children from Kittybrewster, St Peter’s RC and Sunnybank schools worked with north-east artists and writers to produce books and art about the history of Old Aberdeen landmarks, now on display at the university’s MacRobert building.

Pupils from six other city schools also took part in the project, and their work will also be displayed throughout the year.

The exhibition was completed with the help of staff from the Marischal Museum and the Reading Bus, a scheme designed to improve children’s literacy.

Reading Bus co-ordinator Jenny Watson said: “The project has allowed the pupils to learn from professional artists and given them a real pride in their exhibition and books. The work they have produced is fantastic and it’s great to now be able to share it with a wider audience.”

School pupils make history at university : Press & Journal (2/5/09)

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