September 2007

Five pupils from Humphry Davy School spent the first week of their Summer Holiday at The Pirates Learning Zone designing and creating a stained glass window inspired by the impact of rugby in Cornwall.

The window is a collaborative piece, the design of which came from the pupil's sketches of the ground, the club house, abstract 'rugby' paintings by Phil Westren and images of Cornwall.

Victoria Reid, professional stained glass artist, whose work includes the window at Trinity Community Centre, Newlyn, said, 'The students were very imaginative and knew exactly what they felt would represent the importance of both sport and living in Cornwall.

The final design incorporates all their ideas, including the EDF Trophy, sunshine, and most importantly to them, the St. Pirans flag and the Cornish Pirate himself. They have been a delight to spend time with, and they should be very proud of their work.'

Cornish Pirates players and Learning Zone staff with Humphry Davy pupils and Victoria Reid Standing l-r: Ross Jones, Luke Eddy, Chris Cracknell, Matt Evans, Kevin Jackson. Front l-r: Hope Barden, Scott Sedgeman, David Harrold, Victoria Reid, Kate Barden.

Centre Teacher, Kate Barden said, 'We would like to thank the Princes Trust and The Big Boost for helping to fund this project, which has resulted in something which we hope will be around for a long time. We have all learnt about the process behind creating stained glass, as well as the important heritage of rugby in Cornwall.'

The window can be seen, in pride of place, above the Players Bar in the Cornish Pirates Club House, Penzance.