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Bristol primary school in the money after Banksy mural appears on playground wall

The artist left a special treat for the school while the staff and pupils were off for half-term

ARTIST Banksy has spray painted some art on the wall of a primary school in his hometown after a classroom was named after him.

Teachers and pupils were stunned to find the mysterious world-famous artist had paid them a visit while they were off on half-term last week.

Children admire the Banksy mural at their primary school
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Children admire the Banksy mural at their primary schoolCredit: SWNS

The artwork shows a stick-wielding child chasing a burning tyre on the side of Bridge Farm Primary School, Bristol.

It is believed the work is a modern take on hoop rolling, a popular game played by children during the Victorian days.

The six-foot high piece also features a flower and a small house with 'Banksy' signed to the bottom left of the brick building.

He even left a note to the school thanking them for naming a part of the school after him.

The 14ft piece, showing a child with a stick chasing a burning tyre, was discovered at Bridge Farm Primary in Bristol
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The 14ft piece, showing a child with a stick chasing a burning tyre, was discovered at Bridge Farm Primary in BristolCredit: PA:Press Association
The graffiti was accompanied by a letter from the artist
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The graffiti was accompanied by a letter from the artistCredit: PA:Press Association

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The letter said: "Dear Bridge Farm School.

"Thanks for your letter and naming a house after me.
"Please have a picture.

"If you don't like it feel free to add stuff, I'm sure the teachers won't mind.

"Remember - it's always easier to get forgiveness than permission. Much love Banksy."

Charlie, 7, holds the plaque with the house named after the famous artist
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Charlie, 7, holds the plaque with the house named after the famous artistCredit: SWNS
The design created by Charlie
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The design created by CharlieCredit: SWNS
Children from Bridge Farm Primary school copy the Banksy mural
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Children from Bridge Farm Primary school copy the Banksy muralCredit: PA:Press Association

It is the latest piece of artwork by Banksy, who is from Bristol, to appear in his home city.

In 2014, the guerilla artist - whose work has appeared on the likes of the West Bank and in Calais - left a mural on the door of a youth club in Bristol.

'Mobile Lovers', which featured a couple embracing while checking their mobile phones, was removed by Dennis Stinchcombe, who run the club.

Mr Stinchcombe later sold the artwork for £403,000 to a private collector, securing the future for the club.

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