Find out how the StreetsAhead team like to start their day…the Children’s Parliament way!
Month: May 2016
*Film* StreetsAhead: Beginning of an artwork
This film takes a close look at the StreetsAhead team’s process in starting their giant mural.
Mural Week so far…
*Film* StreetsAhead Mural Week Tuesday Update
Hear from the StreetsAhead Team as they discuss what they have been up to so far at the StreetsAhead mural week.
*Film* StreetsAhead Mural Week Monday Update
Catch up with the action from the StreetsAhead Mural week, this snippet is from Monday 9th May.
StreetsAhead Mural Week Days 1 + 2
The StreetsAhead Tranent team are working on a huge mural this week (9-14th May). The mural will bring together all of their findings and experiences so far, providing a snapshot of the children’s understanding of Tranent past, present and future! Keep an eye on @creative_voices | #StreetsAhead for regular updates throughout the week.
Day 1
All ready for the first day of painting! #StreetsAhead @ELCouncil @foa2016
The team arrive…
Suited up & ready to paint! 
#StreetsAhead@ELCouncil@foa2016@OrmistonPrimary@SandersonsWynd@StMartinsRCPS
Day One complete! Images are now starting to appear on the #StreetsAhead mural! @foa2016 @ELCouncil
Day 2
‘The War Memorial is an important place for remembering – it should be about life and colour!’ – Bartek, MCP artist
Day Two complete! The #StreetsAhead mural is staying to take shape! @foa2016@ELCouncil
*Film* StreetsAhead Team’s Last Research Day
Hear from the StreetsAhead team as they explore the local heritage and history of Tranent and the surrounding areas. The children’s findings will help to create the basis for their StreetsAhead mural.
*Film* StreetsAhead History and Heritage Workshop
Children from Elphinstone, Windygoul, St. Martin’s RC, Ormiston and Sanderson’s Wynd primaries are participating in whole class workshops with a strong emphasis on creativity through an intergenerational and heritage theme. These workshops include inputs from local community members, urban designers, historians and wildlife rangers.
Watch the above video to find out what happened during the StreetsAhead Conservation Workshop with local historian, Scott Glynn, and Sanderson’s Wynd Primary School.
*Film* StreetsAhead Conservation Workshop
Children from Elphinstone, Windygoul, St. Martin’s RC, Ormiston and Sanderson’s Wynd primaries are participating in whole class workshops with a strong emphasis on creativity through an intergenerational and heritage theme. These workshops include inputs from local community members, urban designers, historians and wildlife rangers.
Watch the above video to find out what happened during the StreetsAhead Conservation Workshop with Ormiston Primary School.
