SPoC - Special Person of Character
Each half term we focus on a special person of character at St Thomas’. This is someone who has shown great courage, tenacity, intellect, kindness or any other attribute of which we can be proud. Our Special Person of Character may be a scientist or politician, religious leader or poet.
SPoC for Spring 2 - L.S. Lowry
Laurence Stephen Lowry, or L.S. Lowry, was an artist who lived in England and was inspired by his surroundings and the events in his life. He was born in 1887, and his family first lived in an area outside of the city. However, they eventually moved to a more urban area.
He is best known for his paintings of busy cities with lots of people, factories, and houses. Lowry often painted in a style called "matchstick men," where he used simple, stick-like shapes for people. His paintings show what life was like for many working people in the 20th century. Even though his art looks simple, it tells important stories about the world around him.
“You don’t need brains to be a painter, just feelings.” LS Lowry
Please talk to your child about this person. Why are they special? What are they known for? How are we inspired by them? What do you think makes him a ‘Special Person of Character’?