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Pupil Sam's school gate design brought to life
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| Sam Germaine with the gates he designed at Harden Primary School |
A former pupil of Harden Primary School has seen his design for a new set of gates blossom into reality.
Sam Germaine, 12, produced a drawing based on the theme of growth and development, which has been incorporated into the metal structure.
He cut a ribbon to officially inaugurate the gates on Friday, May 9.
Sam, now a year seven pupil at Bingley Grammar School, had taken part in a 2007 design project for years five and six.
Supervised by Leeds-based community artist Chris Lambert, he and the other children developed their ideas to ensure the new gates would reflect their school's welcoming ethos.
Sam's design, portraying two trees, was judged to be the best. He said the trees represented the school's rural environment.
Each pupil in years five and six contributed their own clay leaf, which were then cast in metal and included in the gates.
Head teacher Jean Robinson said the completed structure looked "fantastic" and she applauded Sam's effort.
"The gates have proved a popular addition to the village scene, receiving many compliments," she added. She offered her thanks to the school governors, the gate's manufacturers - C Spink & Sons - and to Mr Lambert.
Sam, who lives in Harden, said he thought a rural theme would be appropriate and added the image of a pair of trees was the first thought that came into his head.
He said he was delighted to have had his idea selected. "It's really good because it means I can come back here in a couple of years and say to people that was my design'," he said.
Mr Lambert said although the gates were meant to stop vandals, he and the school also wanted to make sure they did not look too "prison-like". He said Sam's design was practical, needed very little modification and fitted in perfectly with the school's surroundings.
4:15pm Friday 16th May 2008
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