Writer Alan Bennett, actor Stephen Fry and Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles havedonated their unwanted objects to children in the foundation stage unitof Oakwood Primary School.
Letters of support have come from the Queen, Prince Charles, PrimeMinister Gordon Brown and 'Doctor Who' star David Tennant.
Teacher Maeve Birdsall came up with the idea of asking famous people togive an old item, which would be recycled into art by the children andauctioned off to raise money for equipment in their outdoor area. Thechildren made paintings, drawings and models on the theme of the naturalworld and recycling.
Stephen Fry gave a model dinosaur and a $2 dollar coin from HongKong, which inspired five-year-olds Ashley, Keia and Aeryn (pictured) tomake a moneybox out of an old washing powder carton.
The little doll (pictured) was created out of scrunched-up newspaper byfive-year-old Paige to hold a small metal stencil sent in by AlanBennett.
Ms Birdsall was inspired by a visit to Reggio Emilia, Italy, last yearand wanted to celebrate the children's creativity and involve parentsand the community. She said, 'Children do amaze you with their ideas. Isaid trust the children and they'll come up with something!'
Last week the children auctioned off their celebrity items and soldcards of their own designs to raise more than 100.
