The Sunnydale Campus of Greenfield Community College will be represented at a prestigious commemorative service in St Paul’s Cathedral on Thursday 18th June, which will also be attended by a member of the Royal Family.
The College in Shildon has been selected by Waterloo 200, an organisation set up by the government to oversee the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, to be one of 200 schools from across the country to carry out a commemorative study to coincide with this year’s Battle of Waterloo bicentenary.
Pupils from each chosen school have been asked to investigate one of 200 artefacts from the famous battle.
Pupils have also learned about a local soldier who fought at Waterloo.
Peter Davies, History teacher at the college said: “We’re always looking for ways to bring history to life for our students.
“Being able to focus on a real battle artefact and track down local soldiers who fought makes this a very engaging and innovative way to learn.
“It’s an honour to represent our community and school at St Paul’s and we are thrilled to have been invited.”
An e-book compiling work from all 200 schools will be given to every school involved and is intended to create a legacy beyond the bicentenary celebrations.
Shildon & District's local community newspaper.
