Creative Bridges ran in 2024 and made a meaningful impact on children, families, and the St Thomas Primary School community. Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, the project brought children together through arts, crafts, physical activities, and cultural exchange.
Activities included:
- Arts and crafts – painting, jewellery making, puppet-making, and card-making
- Physical activities, yoga, and mindfulness – promoting wellbeing and relaxation
- Cultural exchange events – including an Eid party and Zanzibar Day, where children learned about different traditions and celebrated diversity
The project helped children develop creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills. Cultural events, in particular, brought the community together and helped children understand and celebrate one another's backgrounds. Feedback from parents and children was overwhelmingly positive – children loved the hands-on activities and the chance to make new friends, while parents appreciated the safe, supportive environment and the focus on inclusion and wellbeing.