Community Schools Trust students show art at LCF Stratford

The showcase, titled Future Visionaries, featured art from six schools in the Community Schools Trust and was professionally curated to highlight creative talent across year groups and disciplines, including photography, design technology, and textiles.

One of the exhibiting students, Haggerston School pupil Nico Moakes, 15, from Hackney, said: "It was a real proud moment to see my work on display here at the London College of Fashion. It’s the first time I have had my art work displayed outside school.

"Creativity and the arts are really important way for young people to express themselves. I have a real passion for the arts and it something I’m interested in the future."

Some of the art work on showcase at the exhibition (Image: London College of Fashion)

Isabella Chamberlain, 14, also from Hackney, said: "Art is the best way to express yourself. It’s different to the other subjects because you feel less pressure and you can enjoy yourself. Lot of students say the creative arts are their favourite lesson."

Mr Choudhuri said: "These pieces reflect the academic rigour and artistic passion nurtured within our classroom. When students see their work professionally displayed it gives them a tremendous sense of achievement.

"At CST we believe a high quality creative education is the right of every student. By briefing all of our school together we foster a collective identity and a sense of belonging."

The exhibition was held at the London College of Fashion’s Stratford site, following a proposal from CST.

Michele Buchanan, senior outreach manager at the London College of Fashion, said: "We were approached by CST with the idea of having an exhibition at our space in Stratford. Part of my job is to make sure we get young people into the building so it was a good fit.

"This is a marvellous space for young people to show the work to a wider audience. There is a really exciting range of work on display, from fine art to design technology."