The children at Hebden Royd Primary School chose Ms Thunberg as she is an inspiration and because she stands up for what she believes in. Pic: Guzelian | other

placeholder image — The children at Hebden Royd Primary School chose Ms Thunberg as she is an inspiration and because she stands up for what she believes in. Pic: Guzelian | other

Spectacular aerial pictures show Yorkshire school's Greta Thunberg tribute

By Robyn Vinter

Published 6th Mar 2020, 17:00 GMT

Updated 6th Mar 2020, 17:04 GMT

Children at a school in West Yorkshire celebrated International Women’s Day by working with artists to create a giant portrait of climate activist Greta Thunberg.

The 60m-long image was painted using the same line marking paint as used on sports fields by the children and award-winning artists from Sand In Your Eye.

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Spectacular pictures were taken from the sky. Pic: Guzelian | other

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Children chose Greta Thunberg because she inspired them. Pic: Guzelian | other

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Artists worked on the portrait all week with the children. Pic: Guzelian | other

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The children were allowed to add their own decorations. Pic: Guzelian | other

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Spectacular aerial pictures show Yorkshire school's Greta Thunberg tribute

Children at a school in West Yorkshire celebrated International Women’s Day by working with artists to create a giant portrait of climate activist Greta Thunberg.

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