SPREYTON School proudly unveiled its new school mosaic last Friday, marking the end of a year-long project involving pupils, teachers and parents, working alongside a mosaic artist. The mosaic panel contains more than 20,000 pieces of glass tiles and features a design based on the children's ideas. The work was inspired by lessons on global issues and Spreyton's place in the world. It depicts children from across the world joining hands and a border of animals from near and far. Chagford-based mosaic artist Ian Muir transferred the children's designs onto a board then worked with each class, showing them how to cut tiles and place colours for maximum effect.  All of the school's 40 children worked on the project. Rosina Kellman, the school's key stage two teacher, who co-ordinated the project, said: 'It was ambitious, as it is a very large piece, nearly two metres long. 'We spent time on it in class and at after-school clubs, with some staff and parents coming along too; so it really has been a whole school project. It's taken nearly a year but it has been well worth it. The front of our school looks brilliant! 'We want to thank everyone who helped, but especially Ian Muir, who supported the children so well and helped us make this idea a reality.' Headteacher Tracy Lindsay also praised the children's hard work as she unveiled the mosaic, which welcomes visitors to the school: 'The children have worked so well and patiently. It's been a long-term project for our small village school but it really puts Spreyton on the the map. Passers-by have also commented on it brightening up the place — so the whole community is getting the benefit.'