Southwark school children put Chambers Wharf in the picture
11 June 2009
Pupils from three Southwark schools have been demonstrating their artistic talents by creating pictures which have been put on public display in adorning the hoardings of the new Chambers Wharf residential development, to the east of Tower Bridge on the south bank of the River Thames.
St Martins, the international property development and investment company behind the scheme, led the project which encouraged pupils from Riverside Primary School, St Josephs RC Primary School and St Michael’s Catholic School (all of which are located in close proximity to the development) to create images on the theme “The River Thames and its natural habitat”.
A selection of the most striking pictures have been mounted and displayed around the Chambers Wharf site for the local community and passers by to enjoy. St Martins worked in partnership with the River Thames Boat Project, who visited each school at the outset of the project to provide information, advice and inspiration about the river.
St Martins is in the process of re-developing the site at Chambers Wharf to create a residential scheme comprising almost 600 new homes, around a third of which will be affordable housing. It will bring substantial benefits to the community including significant enhancements to public realm, recreation areas, open spaces and a new riverside walkway. The development has been recognised as one of the greenest new residential schemes in London, and has received backing from Cllr Nick Stanton and Simon Hughes MP.
Thanking the pupils and staff who have participated in the art project, Sarah Rogers, Assistant Marketing Manager at St Martins, said: “The enthusiasm and talent shown by the students has been exceptional and we are delighted with the results, which really brighten up this corner of the community. We hope people will enjoy and be inspired by their efforts.
Jose Lewis of Riverside School said: “This was an excellent project which gave our students a valuable insight into the variety of flora and fauna that can be found in and around the Thames as well as a great opportunity to focus their creativity on a relevant theme. We are really proud of their efforts and pleased that the work is now on display to the local community.”
The artwork on display has been created by pupils from Years 3 and 4 at St Josephs RC Primary School, Years 2 and 3 at Riverside Primary School and Year 10 at St Michael’s Catholic School.
Chambers Wharf website: www.chambers-wharf.co.uk
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For further information, please contact:
Naomi Galt at FD Tamesis on behalf of St Martins
+44 (0)20 7269 9351
naomi.galt@fd.com
Notes to Editors:
River Thames Boat Project
The River Thames Boat Project is a registered charity that aims to give people the chance to access the Thames, to discover this fascinating river and learn about its environment. It provides opportunities for personal and social development, and encourage people to become more independent by participating in running the Richmond Venturer, a specially adapted barge. The Venturer is available for day cruises, residential voyages or for static hire - as a floating classroom or for meetings or social events. www.thamesboatproject.org.