ARTY youngsters from Stratford Primary School have been trying their hand at graffiti.
The pupils from year 6 worked alongside graffiti artist Matt Johnson from Fuzzy Concept to create a vibrant new mural for the school’s Early Years outdoor area.
Inspired by ideas generated by the children themselves, the artwork has transformed the kitchen space into an enchanting fairytale forest.
Throughout the day, pupils learned about the creative process behind large-scale mural work, from developing initial concepts and planning designs to applying the practical artistic skills needed to produce a professional finished piece.
Gill Humphriss, headteacher at Stratford Primary, said: “We believe children should experience creativity in meaningful and inspiring ways that broaden their horizons and raise aspirations. Working with a professional artist like Matt gives our pupils the opportunity to develop new skills, express themselves creatively and see how art can become a future career pathway. Experiences like this help children realise there are endless possibilities open to them.”
This is not the first successful collaboration between Matt and Stratford Primary. In 2025, Matt worked with year 6 pupils to create a striking mural celebrating the school’s curriculum journey from reception through to year 6. The artwork also featured the school’s much-loved dragons – George, Desmond and Mildred – who play a key part in the school community.
Matt from Fuzzy Concept added: “Collaborating with schools is always incredibly rewarding because it gives children the chance to experience creativity in a real and meaningful way. Projects like this help pupils understand that art isn’t just something in a classroom, it can shape environments, tell stories and even become a career pathway. Working together on a large-scale mural also encourages teamwork and pride in their school community.
“The pupils at Stratford Primary brought so much imagination and enthusiasm to the project, and it’s been brilliant to see their ideas come to life in a space the younger children will enjoy every day.”
