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Award recognises school's commitment to developing the arts

From the archive, first published Monday 3rd Jul 2006.

MILL Green School, in Newton, is celebrating after gaining an Artsmark Silver Award.

The national award is presented to schools that demonstrate commitment to developing the arts - such as drama, music, design, literature, dance and sculpture.

Colin Myers, head teacher at Mill Green, said: "I am delighted that the Arts Council has recognised our progressive arts education programme, which enables pupils to engage in the arts and work with artists.

"There is a huge amount of arts activity going on at this all-age special school and everyone is encouraged to play their part at their level of activity."

Activities at the school have included a multi-cultural week, which saw pupils share Zulu song, dance, art and drama with young people from South Africa.

Sir Christopher Frayling, Arts Council England chairman, said: "An Artsmark recognises the significant achievements of schools committed to putting the transforming power of the arts at the heart of their curricula and at the heart of their school community."

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