PUPILS from RGS Worcester took part in a unique Art project on Field Day last Friday to create a mandala, which is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the universe.

The teams from the four school houses worked in partnership with Herefordshire artist Kate Raggett from Meadow Arts, funded by the Arts Council of Great Britain, to create the mandala, which is laid out on the ground.

The outline was formed with rope and the inner areas were filled with natural and recycled materials that were foraged from the environment, including the Worcester Black Pear from the tree adjacent to the mandala site and materials such as milk bottle tops and bottle caps that the pupils from each house had been busy collecting in the build-up to Field Day.

Four quadrants of the circular mandala were allocated, one to each house.

All sections within each quadrant were of various sizes and shapes and it rested with each participant to intuitively select their individual section and decide on their design spontaneously in response to the materials, environment and the moment.

The final result was a stunning array of natural and recycled materials, textures, colours and inspired responses, which made a beautiful and detailed mandala, measuring 20 feet in diameter.

When completed, an aerial photograph was taken so that all contributors have lasting access to their finished work. It will also remain on show in the Quad for the coming weeks.

Each House team had eight participants, Wylde was captained by Darcy Simon, Whiteladies by Hattie Simon, Ottley by Leah Rowe and Elgar by Olivia Sparks.