30th January 2023 | News in your area
Knife Angel – National Monument Against Violence and Aggression – Schools Competition
Primary Schools
Could you design a new superhero whose mission is to go about spreading kindness, friendship and forgiveness? Guildford Cathedral are looking for a ‘Superhero for Peace’ to give this message to their visitors during the month of March as they host the Knife Angel at the Cathedral.
This huge angel structure reminds us that being kind and caring will help all of us to live peacefully together; the winning designs will be displayed in the Cathedral for the whole month of March to highlight this important message. If you’ve got a great idea for their new Superhero for Peace, enter their competition using the entry form on their website.
Secondary Schools
As Guildford Cathedral prepares to welcome the Knife Angel in March 2023, they want to find out where you find ‘your peace’. Enter their competition to design a place, space, object or activity where you feel most peaceful; the winning designs will be displayed in the Cathedral for the whole month of March, highlighting the message of peace, kindness, and friendship that the Knife Angel aims to promote.
Enter the competition using the entry form on our website https://www.guildford-cathedral.org/events/knife-angel/knife-angel-art-competition All of the information you need can be found there, along with how to send in your entry.
All entries must be received by Monday 20 February. Good luck!

Guildford Cathedral would be delighted to welcome school visits during March to experience the Knife Angel monument and explore more around its themes; please contact Becki Hartley (Head of Family Engagement and Schools) at the Cathedral if you would like to discuss arranging a visit via schools@guildford-cathedral.org.
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