The Big Hoot has arrived at an Ipswich school, sparking five days of art and much delight.

Ipswich Star: Harry, Theo and Kelsey in front of the Big Hoot.Harry, Theo and Kelsey in front of the Big Hoot. (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Willows Primary School this week welcomed the addition of St Elizabeth Hospice's owl figurine, which it will paint in time for the summer art trail.

Ipswich Star: Harry, Theo and Kelsey in front of the Big Hoot.Harry, Theo and Kelsey in front of the Big Hoot. (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

To celebrate this work, the school will now begin five days of workshops on Friday with its artist in residence Jane Beaumont.

Ipswich Star: Lilian and Aubrey from the Willows Primary School have been designing artwork to decorate their owl for the St Elizabeth owl trail The Big Hoot.Lilian and Aubrey from the Willows Primary School have been designing artwork to decorate their owl for the St Elizabeth owl trail The Big Hoot. (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Megan Glazin, senior teacher at Willows Primary School, said: "As a school, we pride ourselves on our sense of community and taking part in 'the Big Hoot' will help us to continue this on a broader scale.

Ipswich Star: Harry, Theo and Kelsey in front of the Big HootHarry, Theo and Kelsey in front of the Big Hoot (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

"Joining in with the trail will also encourage our families to participate this summer, getting children outdoors and exploring the local area.

Ipswich Star: Harry and Lilian hold up a board about owls.Harry and Lilian hold up a board about owls. (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

"We can't wait to showcase our finished owl as part of the project and at the same time acknowledge the hard work and support that St Elizabeth Hospice offers as a local charity."

Ipswich Star: Harry, Aubrey, Kelsey, Lilian and Theo from the Willows Primary School have been designing artwork to decorate their owl for the St Elizabeth owl trail.Harry, Aubrey, Kelsey, Lilian and Theo from the Willows Primary School have been designing artwork to decorate their owl for the St Elizabeth owl trail. (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ipswich Star: Kelsey, Aubrey, HArry, Lilian and Theo from the Willows Primary School have been designing artwork to decorate their owl for the St Elizabeth owl trail.Kelsey, Aubrey, HArry, Lilian and Theo from the Willows Primary School have been designing artwork to decorate their owl for the St Elizabeth owl trail. (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)