MARCH
Full-day study visit to Coventry Cathedral
CURRICULUM LINKS AND OBJECTIVES
HISTORY World War II - the Home Front and rebuilding Britain
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, PSHE Forgiveness and reconciliation
ACTIVITIES AND TASKS
Experiencing the modernist architecture of Basil Spence, previously studied in class
Visiting the bomb site of Coventry's medieval cathedral and its Blitz Museum
Exploring themes of hope and peace
Understanding the significance of artefacts and exhibits, such as the Coventry Peace Bell presented by Germany in 1990
VENUE AND PROVIDER
Coventry Cathedral https://www.coventrycathedral.org.uk/
History - appreciating the contribution of non-combatants on the Home Front
History - exploring peace and reconciliation initiatives between Britain and Germany since WW2
Religious Education - understanding multi-faith themes of kindness, tolerance and forgiveness