The school community at Holy Family Primary School, Gowrie, has welcomed the installation of three beautiful mosaics, created by local artist, Kim Grant.

The mosaics depict the life of Jesus as a child: his birth; flight into Egypt and being lost in the temple. They are also symbolic of family, refugees and leadership.

“Last year, I was very fortunate to travel to Greece to be part of a pilgrimage ‘Walking in the Footsteps of St Paul’. While I was there, I admired the many mosaics and wondered how we might create some for Holy Family,” said Principal, Anne-Marie Marek.

The installation has been one of the highlights this year at Holy Family. The colourful mosaics have brightened up the playground and have brought joy to many.

“We really wanted to portray the mosaics in a modern setting that would connect with children in 2020. It has been wonderful to see the students interact with the artworks.”

Monsignor John Woods blessed the mosaics in a special liturgy that was organised by Tommy Seselja, Holy Family’s Youth Minister. During the liturgy, Monsignor Woods spoke about their beauty, how we need to be grateful for the beauty in this world and to keep bringing beauty into our lives.

Artist, Kim Grant, said she was very moved with how her artworks have been honoured and appreciated by the Holy Family school community.

The school community at Holy Family Primary School, Gowrie, has welcomed the installation of three beautiful mosaics, created by local artist, Kim Grant.

The mosaics depict the life of Jesus as a child: his birth; flight into Egypt and being lost in the temple. They are also symbolic of family, refugees and leadership.

“Last year, I was very fortunate to travel to Greece to be part of a pilgrimage ‘Walking in the Footsteps of St Paul’. While I was there, I admired the many mosaics and wondered how we might create some for Holy Family,” said Principal, Anne-Marie Marek.

The installation has been one of the highlights this year at Holy Family. The colourful mosaics have brightened up the playground and have brought joy to many.

“We really wanted to portray the mosaics in a modern setting that would connect with children in 2020. It has been wonderful to see the students interact with the artworks.”

Monsignor John Woods blessed the mosaics in a special liturgy that was organised by Tommy Seselja, Holy Family’s Youth Minister. During the liturgy, Monsignor Woods spoke about their beauty, how we need to be grateful for the beauty in this world and to keep bringing beauty into our lives.

Artist, Kim Grant, said she was very moved with how her artworks have been honoured and appreciated by the Holy Family school community.