Get creative with Persil

Isn't one of the magic moments of parenthood when your little one gets home from school or nursery clutching a colourful, paint-splattered, glittery masterpiece - soon to take pride of place in your home? Unfortunately, art and craft can sometimes be a lesser priority for schools in the allocation of funding. According to the Artworks Survey in July 2001, some schools spend as little as 60p a year per child on art materials, with infant schools spending on average £1.18 a year per child and junior schools spending just 11p more.

'Get creative' aims to supplement existing resources to ensure the UK's budding Picassos have the means to explore their creativity and make their classrooms an even better environment for learning.

By collecting 'Persil Stars' on most Persil packs from October 2002 until May 2003, and then again starting in September 2003, you can help your child's class or school get their share of at least £7m worth of free art and craft classroom kits - effectively doubling the available resources in some schools!

Learning to Dream

"The Arts are a window on our world that can capture a child's imagination and let it grow. We should all have the opportunity to look through that window"
- HRH The Prince of Wales

The means to explore creativity is a vital part of a child's education in the early years. It encourages experimentation and inventiveness, developing a child's confidence and understanding of the world around them. And by playing a small part and collecting Persil Stars, you can help make a difference.

How to get involved >>

www.persil.com/getcreative