Our Church schools have been asked to take part in this exciting initiative from the Diocese of York.
At special events and services the Archbishop and Bishops wear a long flowing robe called a Cope, and a scarf called a Stole. They are made by specialist artisans and feature images that tell the story of the Christian faith.
As Chair of the Diocesan Board of the Education, Bishop Barry, has commissioned a new ‘Schools Cope and Stole’ to be designed by children and young people across our family of schools. It is hoped to reflect how God puts the voice and calling of children and young people at the heart of faith. It will be worn by the archbishop and bishops at special services, like next year’s gathering of school governors at York Minster, as well as being taken on school visits for students to engage with and try on.
It is hoped that each and every one of the 121 Church of England schools of the Diocese will contribute. An artist will then faithfully paint these images on to silk to make one giant piece of artwork to last for many years to come and serve as a discussion starter across North Yorkshire.
Featured here are the designs from Tockwith, Sproatley, All Saints’ Juniors, All Saints’ Infants, Filey, Sigglesthorne, Alderman Cogan and Riston.
