A STUDENT from Plume Academy has addressed the current refugee crisis by constructing a mock refugee shelter for her art coursework.

A-Level art student Emily Ambrose of the academy was determined to focus on real issues the world is facing when completing her coursework.

The shelter was designed to replicate the conditions many refugees have to live in in camps such as Calais in northern France when they have nowhere else to go.

Talking about the project, Emily said: “I wanted to focus on some real issues that the world is facing today.

“Being a college student, there is only so much you can do to help people who are affected, so I decided that the best option was to raise awareness and educate.

“I am pleased that the camp has attracted a lot of attention and has been used in a teaching tool to educate younger years on the crisis; not only has it helped with my research for my coursework, it has made an impact on the school.”

Kevin Flower, Plume Academy’s Head of Art and Design, said: “Over the course of the term Emily has been using the refugee crisis as inspiration for her course work, but she is also highlighting these issues to students that might not necessary be aware of them.

“We’re always encouraging art students to explore moral, social and ethical issues in the context of today’s ever changing society, and Emily’s project is a fine example.”