Year 3 & 4 have brought the spirit of Oxford to life through a vibrant collaborative collage inspired by the city’s architecture, community, and landscape, alongside the bold artistic style of renowned collage artist David Mach.

The large-scale artwork features more than 40 hand-drawn illustrations, showcasing the children’s creativity and their unique interpretations of Oxford’s iconic surroundings.

To deepen their understanding of the city’s heritage, Year 3 pupils also visited Oxford Castle, where they explored the site’s fascinating history and gathered further inspiration for their artistic work.

The project has encouraged creativity, teamwork, and a stronger connection with the local community and environment, giving pupils the opportunity to engage with Oxford’s cultural and historical identity in a meaningful and imaginative way.

Dr Ruth Tufnell, Head of Creative Arts said: “The students began by considering which images best represented their connection to, and appreciation of, the city of Oxford. They included everything from the buildings, characters in books, and cafes to sports teams,  even a sewer rat! They were encouraged to draw these by hand and use bold, bright colours, reflecting the energetic style seen in David Mach’s collage work. The illustrations were then carefully cut out and arranged on a painted landscape background created by Year 3. This project has been a wonderful opportunity for pupils to celebrate the local area through art, while developing their confidence, collaboration, and curiosity about Oxford’s rich history.”