Hassocks students win London South Art Competition awards

Students at LVS Hassocks are celebrating after two young artists won awards in the Independent Schools Association’s London South Art Competition.

By Carly-May Kavanagh

Published 17th Dec 2020, 17:22 BST

Updated 17th Dec 2020, 17:24 BST

Isaac Elliot-Smith’s ‘Bear’ SUS-200712-180906001

Isaac Elliot-Smith, 13, won the Key Stage 3 2D individual competition, with his colourful painting, entitled Bear, and Toby Neve, 15, scooped first place for his sculpture, The Surprise, in the Key Stage 3 3D individual category.

Jen Weeks, headteacher, said: “As an SEN school, it’s a huge thrill to see two of our pupils compete and win in this mainstream competition. Isaac and Toby are worthy winners and we’re backing their outstanding work to go all the way at the nationals.”

Alison Smith, one of the judges, said: “We were overwhelmed by the quality of the work across the London South region this year, and we were delighted to announce Isaac and Toby as the respective winners of their categories and wish them all the best in the nationals.”

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