The winning entries of the  Crediton Heart Project Kick Start Art Logo and Mascot Design Competition have been announced and two students from Queen Elizabeth’s School (QE) have had their designs chosen.  

With over 150 entries to choose from, the judges had their work cut out for them, but ultimately, the creative ingenuity of the QE students Layla and Bella stood out.

The competition invited students to design a logo and mascot that would help to launch an exciting community art project aimed at inspiring local children. After much deliberation Layla’s striking and clever logo design, and Bella’s imaginative and fun mascot were chosen. These standout pieces will serve as the visual identity for the initiative in the coming weeks.

The Crediton Heart Project is a local initiative focused on community engagement through arts and cultural projects designed to inspire and unite the people of Crediton and the surrounding areas.

The competition not only celebrated the artistic talent of the students but also reinforced the school's commitment to nurturing creativity within the local community. At QE, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust, the art curriculum is designed to ensure students gain a holistic creative education, learning about everything from expressive use of colours to how to create collagraphs. They explore a range of artistic techniques including sculpting with clay and printmaking. 

QE has also received a Gold Artsmark award, which is the only creative quality standard for schools, accredited by Arts Council England. It supports schools to develop and celebrate arts and cultural education across the whole curriculum, bringing learning to life for children and young people.

Ms Paula Smith, Headteacher at Queen Elizabeth’s School said:

“We are beyond thrilled with the talent displayed by our students.  The effort, passion, and creativity put into each entry was outstanding.  Layla and Bella’s designs are truly special, and I can’t wait for our school and community to see these incredible pieces come to life through the Kick Start Art project.”

Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Trust said:

“Everyone at the Ted Wragg Trust is thrilled to see the incredible level of creativity from the students at Queen Elizabeth’s School.  Taking part in this competition has been a fantastic way to engage the next generation of artists while strengthening the bonds within the local community.  I am excited to see how their work will help shape this project and create lasting connections throughout Crediton.”