STAFF and pupils at a Keighley school are standing back and appreciating a very unusual addition to their grounds – a 10ft high totem pole.
The distinctive and colourful structure was unveiled at St Joseph's Primary School
The school has been working with Haworth-based sculptor and artist Craig Dyson on the project.
A spokesman for the school explained that the totem pole has been designed by year four children as part of their "Wild West" topic, then constructed by Mr Dyson.
He said: "Year four teacher Eileen Thornton was happy to continue to work with Craig after he had constructed an eight-foot high robot for us last summer.
"She says that getting the arts into the children's curriculum is something St Joseph's always strives for and Craig has made that easier.
"Our pupils have been learning about the spiritual significance of totem poles to the indigenous peoples of North America."
RE co-ordinator Sue Sheridan said: "The totem pole will form part of the new prayer garden at the school, which will be an area of quiet contemplation representing different cultures and different countries around the world."
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