On Tuesday 18th December, youngsters from Rotherham gathered at Redroad Music studio in Kiveton to write and record a song about important world issues.

Youngsters from Harthill Primary gathered at Redroad Music studio in December to write and record a song about important world issues.

The pupils worked in groups to write lyrics for the track which will explore hot topics like recycling, global warming and ethical business practice.

Redroad Manager, Trevor Gossett, who has previously worked with pop band Take That said,

“Creativity in teaching allows young people to express their individualism.”

An innovative enterprise learning programme hosted the event and has identified 13 core enterprise concepts that should be a part of every child’s education, including creativity and ethical considerations.

Creative Partnerships BDR is supporting young people in turning these concepts into communication products, bringing them to life using animation, graphic design and music.

Amy Crane, a teacher at Harthill Primary said,

“Days like this will live with the children forever. Creativity runs through everything we do at school and it has impacted on our children.”

Zoe, aged 11 had strong views on ‘going green’ and said,

“When kids do things, people listen. If just one person starts buying fair trade products, recycling at home or even stops using spray deodorants, then this will have made a difference.”

The CD will inspire othver young people across the region to be creative and enterprising.