A school has unveiled a colourful new mural that celebrates individuality, creativity, and community.
Oasis Academy Warndon worked with street artist Yasmin Agilah to collaborate with pupils, who explored themes of identity and character through street art techniques.
The project was made possible thanks to funding from The Arts Society – Malvern Hills.
Naomi Cooke, deputy principal at Oasis Academy Warndon, said: “This project has been transformational.
“Every child can point to a part of the artwork and say, ‘I made that’.
“It celebrates who our children are, what they value and the power of creativity to bring a community together.”
One of the artworks is a mural made up of individual pieces of artwork created by children from Reception through to Year 6.
These pieces slot together like a puzzle to show that every child is unique, valued and essential to the whole.
All pupils took part in artist-led workshops, learning street art techniques, and exploring personal identity and character through art.
Younger pupils designed expressive avatars on card, while older children worked on wood and contributed to the mural’s overall design.
The artwork draws inspiration from the academy’s “9 Habits” programme, which underpins character development across the school.
Children were encouraged to represent themselves as superheroes, future selves or symbolic characters, using colour and imagery to express what makes them feel proud.
The finished piece is a bold, joyful collage of characters, symbols and messages capturing the voices and creativity of more than 380 children.
The mural on a playground wall was created by Year 6 pupils in collaboration with Ms Agilah (Image: Oasis Academy Warndon)
The second artwork was created by Year 6 pupils in collaboration with Ms Agilah.
Spray-painted across a playground wall, the mural bursts with bold colours and smiling faces and serves as a parting legacy as the children complete the first phase of their education.
Ms Agilah said: “The children’s enthusiasm and confidence was contagious and heart-warming.
“It is especially essential that children from working class backgrounds or schools with a high number of pupil premium have regular access to creative practices, not just because these stories are under-represented in the art world, but because it is important for emotional regulation and wellbeing.
“Every child is a natural artist. The Oasis team really understand this and it was wonderful to work with them all.
“I will miss my visits.”
The project was delivered during the 2025–26 academic year and funded through the Community Art Grant from The Arts Society – Malvern Hills.
The academy said it reflects its commitment to cultural capital, pupil voice and inclusive creative experiences.
Libby Allen, from The Arts Society Malvern Hills, said: “Oasis Academy Warndon has been left a dynamic, lasting piece of art celebrating uniqueness and kind habits.
“The project will be used as a teaching tool and woven into the fabric of the Academy’s Personal, Social, Health and Economic curriculum and available for the wider community to view.”
For many pupils, working alongside a professional artist was a rare and inspiring opportunity, sparking interest in creative careers and helping to build confidence, self-expression and teamwork—particularly for those with additional needs.
The academy thanked Yasmin Agilah for her vision and inspiration, the Arts Society for its support and funding, and all the staff, pupils and families who contributed to making the project a success.
