Abbey proves an inspiration to youngsters

Abbey proves an inspiration to youngsters

4:58pm Sunday 29th June 2014 in News

THE historic surroundings of Fountains Abbey were the perfect inspiration for students in a unique new link between the World Heritage Site and Ripon Grammar School.

The National Trust property provided the backdrop for imaginary public events the youngsters were tasked with developing as part of a literacy project.

The schools literacy coordinator, Sally Dring, said: "We held a pilot project with Fountains Abbey last year so this is the first time we've done this for real.

"The initiative is based around literacy but also incorporates numeracy, history, business and other subjects.

Fountains Abbey learning officer Emma Manners visited the school to brief the students on their task - to develop an event incorporating the unique character of the place and appealing to a range of visitors.

They were given an imaginary budget of 200 plus resources including water, power, tables, chairs, rugs, gazebos and a catering barbecue, and the services of a member of staff and two volunteers.

Divided into groups, the students had to decide the exact location of their event within the estate.

"In outlining the task to the students I kept the brief as close to a 'real' event as possible, including all the things we have to consider when planning an event, in particular thinking about the target audience," said Ms Manners.

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