Together again: de-brief
It was great to get together again after the Open Day to share our ‘high points’, view Laura’s photos and discuss what to do with the material we’ve collected.
Keith, now a pro on the voice recorder, recorded this section for us!
High points from the Open Day
High points included observing how the setting up transformed the hall; the moment when everything seemed really ‘buzzy’; when our visitors entered and went from apprehensive to engaged and animated.
‘High point of the open day, well there was so many, meeting my teacher from when i was at school and having a photo taken with him ( thank you Laura).
Meeting up with an old friend who i was at school with and haven't seen for 30 years, but i suppose the most memorable was getting involved with the project its self. Believe me when i came to the first meeting i didn't think we will never do all that in 6 weeks, but my Dad gave me some good advice years ago, he said trust in human nature as no one really wants to let others down, do your bit and trust others will do theirs, and low and behold it all went so well' Tina Heath
Pat on the back
A reminder of the words we came up with at our first meeting to describe what we wanted our Open Day to be: creative, informative, relevant, progressive, creatively exciting, successful, welcoming, different, celebratory, inclusive, nostalgic, memorable, warm, comfortable, fun, active, something creating visual impact and buzzing.
We all agreed that we had achieved what we set out to do - fantastic!
Photos and film footage
Beccy took us through a slide show of Laura’s photos and we really enjoyed hearing some of the stories behind the pictures. Some of the original staff were there, posing with some of the first pupils. Also images of two brothers, one of whom now lives in America.
We also enjoyed a quick look at the DVD. Not yet edited, but interesting to see how the tours really stimulated conversation, with debates over the old layout of the buildings. There was also footage of visitors showing their mementoes; a scrap book, a folk singing trophy and various school photographs.
Presentation at School Assembly
The final end to our project will be when we present all our work to the school at morning assembly. All the students volunteered for this alongside Charlie and Keith. We spent the last few minutes of our meeting writing our presentation.
Keep building the wall of ‘memories’
Chilton Trinity has inspired great love and loyalty from its past and present pupil and staff and we hope the future school community will continue to add ‘memories’ to the wall!
