STUDENTS at South Farnham School have been shortlisted to exhibit their art and poetry displays at one of the world’s most iconic visitor attractions – the Natural History Museum in London.

This special day forms part of the annual schools art and poetry competition run by wildlife conservation charity the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF).

“Each year we ask the children to come up with a theme for the competition and in 2017 it is Our Precious Planet,” said DSWF education manager Jo Elphick.

“Working together, either in classes or across the whole school, they translate the theme into the most wonderful displays packed full of art and poetry. Shortlisting the entries is never easy so being invited to display their work at the Natural History Museum is an achievement in itself.”

Commenting on their entry, teacher Lucy Egan said: “All aspects of our entry consider a range of wildlife that is affected by our precious planet being neglected, but it is in the use of different art forms, such as a hint of fragile tissue paper, which shows how the children have cleverly thought to interpret the idea of a world which is so delicate and how it must be cared for.”

The group will travel to London tomorrow (Thursday) to present their work and to find out whether they have won a prize.

“We’re hugely grateful to Michael O’Mara Books for sponsoring the prizes, including a wonderful £1,000 top prize that the winning school or group can donate to the DSWF conservation project of their choice in Africa or Asia,” added Jo Elphick.