Exhibition: the life of Anne Frank
Pupils at Plumstead Manor School have been learning about Anne Frank at a special exhibition in their school.
The exhibition, which was visited by other schools in the borough, contained 32 panels of photos and facts that were put up by the Anne Frank Trust.
During the two-week project, Year 9 and 10 pupils had a chance to visit the exhibition and participate in workshops which explored issues such as resolving conflict, freedom to choose, and looking at diversity and human rights.
Now, supported by their humanities coordinator, students will be developing their skills as exhibition guides with the Anne Frank Trust at the end of April.
Extremely moving
Vikki Barrie, Plumstead Manor humanities teacher, said:
"The exhibition tells the whole story of Anne Frank. It’s extremely moving and includes rare photos of Anne and her family. We believe that students can relate to Anne Frank, as they are around the age she was when she started writing her diary."
Shocking
Martha, 14, who had relatives out in Germany during World War Two, said:
"My granddad talked a bit about it. Some of the material in the exhibition was quite shocking, and there was lots of stuff in it that I didn’t know before."
Learning opportunity
Councillor Jackie Smith, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said:
"We were pleased to welcome the Anne Frank Trust to the borough as students can learn a huge amount from Anne Frank’s short life."
16 April 2008