Children’s artwork that promotes healthy lifestyles has been put on display outside a new hospital to decorate hoardings until work is completed next autumn.

Year 5 pupils from Wilbury Primary School, in Enfield, drew pictures on the theme of ‘Health the Wilbury School Way’.

Included in the pictures are messages advising people to do more exercise, to eat more fruit and vegetables and to cut back on fizzy drinks and chips.

Tayla Schneider, a teacher at Wilbury Primary School, said: “The children have been very excited about seeing their pictures up on the hoarding.

“It’s brilliant for them to see the result of their hard work and I think it’s made them think about what being healthy is all about.”

The pupils wore protective hard hats and high-vis jackets at the unveiling of their artwork, that Steve Williams, International Health Partner’s senior construction manager attended.

Mr Williams, said: “I hope lots of people will stop and look at your pictures as they pass by.

“They definitely brighten up our building work.

“Well done to all of you.”

A banner with artwork from the Enfield Mayor’s Award for Visual Arts was unveiled at the same event.

The competition was open to Years 5 and 6 pupils who go to primary schools in Enfield, with the winners announced in April.

Some of the parents and winners were at the banner unveiling.

Natalie Forrest, Chase Farm Hospital’s chief executive, said: “It’s great to see the children pointing at their handiwork and being involved with our new hospital.

"They will be the next generation using the hospital and hopefully we can even inspire some of them to work here."