A primary school has won an award for its artwork.

Phoenix St Peter Academy in Lowestoft received the Visual Arts School Award at Lowestoft Town Council's Black History Month celebration.

The awards evening took place at The Victoria Hotel.

The school's artwork was inspired by Alma Thomas, an artist known for her "powerful form of brilliantly coloured and richly patterned abstract art".

Phoenix St. Peter Academy were thrilled to receive the ‘Visual Arts School Award’ Phoenix St. Peter Academy were thrilled to receive the ‘Visual Arts School Award’ (Image: Supplied) Amy Gloss, head of art at Phoenix St Peter Academy, said: “We chose Alma Thomas as our inspiration for our artwork this year and the children were incredibly enthusiastic about her style of art."

The children's artwork was a "vibrant expression" of Alma Thomas's style, forming a "beautiful river of Black History art" when displayed together.

The evening was opened by the Mayor of Lowestoft, Nasima Begum, with a welcome video from former boxer from the town Antony Ogogo.

Poetry was performed by Ivya Scott of the Suffolk Windrush Celebration Committee, accompanied by Gambian music from Julla.

Awards were presented by Ivy Scott, poet, author, and ambassador of The Hold.

The children's artwork was a 'vibrant expression' of the style of the artist The children's artwork was a 'vibrant expression' of the style of the artist (Image: Supplied) The evening closed with the poem A Windrush Child by Windrush elder John Agard.

Terri Freeman, deputy headteacher at the school, said: “This acknowledgment extends beyond artistic prowess; it is a testament to the values that define our school and those that resonate throughout our academy trust.

"We are committed to ensuring an environment where every child can truly realise the greatness within themselves and others.

"We are particularly proud of Ben and Willow who have chosen to attend the awards evening, instead of the school’s Children in Need Disco this evening, and extend our heartfelt thanks to the children who poured their hearts into this artwork, the dedicated staff who guided them, and everyone who believes in the transformative power of inclusion.“