Two large murals created by schoolchildren are set to bring a lasting new feature to Project St Thomas, a community centre in Spalding.
The artworks were designed by pupils at St Nortbert’s Catholic Voluntary Academy and are due to be installed in prominent arches at the centre. The panels were created under the supervision of the school’s art leader, Miss India Whyles.
Funding for the project came from Seagate Homes, identified by Project St Thomas as the charity’s main sponsor.
Artwork created by local pupils
The murals were produced by local schoolchildren, with pupils who have additional learning challenges among those taking part. Project St Thomas said the children’s involvement was central to the significance of the finished boards.
“We were absolutely delighted when we saw the boards. Photographs really don’t do justice to the scale of them or the amount of work that has gone into creating them.”
That was the reaction of Tracey Carter from Project St Thomas. She also highlighted the number of children involved and said it had been particularly positive to hear how much some pupils with additional learning challenges had enjoyed participating.
“There is a real sense that these belong to the pupils, and that is exactly what we wanted.”
The murals are intended to remain on display at the community centre after installation, giving the pupils a permanent connection with the building and its activities.
A permanent part of the community centre
Project St Thomas said the artwork reflects the purpose of the centre as a place focused on community and bringing people together. The completed panels are expected to be displayed in the hall’s prominent arches, where they can be seen by people using the centre.
“Project St Thomas is about community and bringing people together, so having artwork created by local children permanently displayed in our hall feels incredibly fitting.”
The project also gives the children an opportunity to return to the centre in future and see the work they helped create.
“Long after the boards are installed, those children will be able to come back and say, ‘I helped create that.’”
The installation plans were reported by The Spalding and South Holland Voice on September 23, 2026. The source did not state the precise installation date.