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GLASGOW PUPILS TAKE TOP CRAFT AWARDS
Six secondary school pupils have won the top accolades in the annual Trades House of Glasgow School Craft Competition. Ross McAlear (15), a 4th year pupil at Knightswood Secondary School, took the overall prize for his glass-topped mahogany coffee table produced as part of his Craft and Design studies.
They were among more than 60 pupils from secondary schools across Glasgow who had their craftsmanship rewarded by the Trades House, in recognition of the exceptional craft work they have produced as part of their curricular studies. Categories included metalwork, woodwork, plastic, portfolio work and the culinary excellence programme.
Joining Ross in the winning line up were Megan Sprott a fellow 4th year pupil at Knightswood, Tommy Takali a 4th year at Springburn Academy, David Kelt a 5th year at Castlemilk High School, Emma Boyle a 4th year at St Mungo’s Academy and Leanne Reid a 4th year at Hillhead High School. Tommy shared the Woodwork Standard Grade 1st joint award with Ross. The Deacon Convener’s Achievement Award was won by Drumchapel High School.
“Our panel of judges from the Trades House reviewed more than 150 submissions and the calibre of work has been quite exceptional once again this year,” said Michael Low, Deacon Convener of the Trades of Glasgow. “The piece by Ross McAlear was outstanding.”
Commenting on Ross’s overall win, Richard Smith, a design and technology teacher at Knightswood said: “Ross has always shown a keen interest in practical work and has a real aptitude for the subject. He made a superb job of his table and fully deserves the Trades House award.”
Deacon Convener Michael Low and other senior Trades House of Glasgow office bearers were joined by Lord Provost Bob Winter to present pupils in all categories with 1st, 2nd, 3rd and commended certificates, each also receiving £40, £20, £15 and £10 respectively. Ross was also awarded a certificate and £75 as overall winner.
The School Craft Competition, supported by Glasgow City Council Education Department, is part of several Trades House initiatives aimed at encouraging the preservation of traditional crafts alongside those of new technology skills.
Ross McAlear (15) a 4th year Craft and Design pupil at
Knightswood Secondary School with his mahogany table
with v-shaped legs and glass top.
The top School Craft prizewinners with Deacon Convener Michael Low
and Lord Provost Bob Winter are (from left): Megan Sprott, Ross McAlear,
David Kelt, Emma Boyle, Tommy Takali and Leanne Reid.
School Craft Prizewinners 2010 – Full list available on request to Elaine Stewart
FOR FURTHER MEDIA INFORMATION:
Elaine Stewart MCIPR
PR - Trades House of Glasgow
Education
Assisting Schools, Further Education, Colleges and Universities.
Special Projects
The Deacon Convener's Special Project this year is CHAS (Children’s Hospice Association Scotland). Money raised at the Glasgow Ball to be held on Saturday 8 May 2010 will be used towards their ongoing work at Robin House in Balloch.
Social Work
Helping the needy by visiting, providing assistance directly and arranging social events for beneficiaries throughout the year.
Craft Skills
Arranging a competition for the 29 Schools and 10 Further Education Colleges with the best craftwork displayed in the Trades Hall during the four day CRAFTEX exhibition.