|
|
 |
Pupils send a massive message to the world
Khanyisile Nkosi, The Star, August 07 2002. Reprinted courtesy of Independent Newspapers (Pty) Ltd.
|
They're young, they're bright, and they're determined to change the world.
In fact, the boys of St Peter's Preparatory School in Bryanston, Sandton, take the issues of AIDS, poverty, education and pollution so seriously that they have decided to express their thoughts on canvas for the whole world to see.
On Wednesday about 300 pupils set to work creating a spectacular artwork to raise awareness on how these issues affect ordinary South Africans.
The world covered in a condom, a petrol station turned into a water station, the South African flag with the message "Let's turn racism upside down", and a painting depicting a person who died of AIDS are some of the contributions that will make up a huge painting.
Jane Weaver of the Gauteng Economic Development Agency said the 19m by 7m canvas would be displayed at the World Summit's Ubuntu Village at the Wanderers Stadium.
At the end of the summit it will be auctioned off, square by square.
The money raised will be used for the upliftment of schools in Diepsloot.
"This project is about children working for children," said Weaver.
"Condoms are our only solution at the moment," said Revel Crossland, 14, Jake Johnstone, 13, and Tom Hodgson, 13, as they showcased their artwork of the world covered with a condom.
For Cameron McLullich and Greg Ferguson, both 13, water conservation is their main concern.
Displaying their painting of a raindrop with a sad face and a dripping tap, the boys said they came up with the idea in order to raise awareness of the importance of water.
"Water is precious. It shouldn't be wasted. We should save water because without it, people will die," the boys added. |
| Was this article helpful to you? |
 ?0%???? ?100%
|
|
Back
|
|
|
|
