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THEN & NOW To commemorate the centenary of the First World War; The Football & Peace Project brings young and older people together to research their heritage, explore the role of football & sport, at home, in the community and in war. Football & Peace will help contextualise young people’s perception of war. It will record their research, experience and opinions, which they feel are relevant today. FLANDERS PEACE FIELD
Programme 100 secondary school student participants • • • Use local history resources Investigate WW 1 history resources that give evidence of servicemen’s experiences of sports, leisure and play. Have intergenerational dialogue with older people, experts and enthusiasts who can enrich their understanding of the First World War era. Create a documentary film and produce a project website for participants and Centenary Partners. Produce an exhibition as an outcome of their history project work: Showcase at a football for fun Celebration of Peace Day event. Project Evaluation will be accessible online for schools, youth groups and sports clubs.
Celebration of Peace Friday 25 th April, 2014. Maidstone United Football Club Gallagher Stadium. • F&P Exhibition (Participants’ work) • Centenary Partners Expo (Kent projects, events & activities) • Sports Day (Featuring; Football, Cricket, Rugby & Boxing) • Reception (Participation Awards, Guest Speakers & Special Guests) • Debating Forum (University of Kent)
THE RESULT (learning outcomes) • Young people will have a better understanding of the role of sport in war and peace. • Young people will develop empathy and respect for the First World War generation and realise why the Centenary Commemorations are important. • Young people will learn new skills through their heritage project work, activities, forum and sharing their experience.
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