The Ellesmere Port Church of England College (TEPCEC) welcomed the Anne Frank Trust over a fortnightly period involving fourteen Year 9 students who completed two days of initial training as peer guides for the Anne Frank Exhibition and associated activities.
In the first week, Year 7 & Year 8 Form Groups were invited to visit and take part in the trail tour.
In the second week, over 130 primary pupils from five schools within the locality of Ellesmere Port visited the College and saw the Exhibition and participated in tasks linked to Anne’s story, understanding why the legacy of Anne’s diary is important to remember.
Their feedback was overwhelmingly positive about the Exhibition itself and the helpful approach of the student peer guides.
The culmination of the event was an Exhibition Evening that took place on Tuesday 3rd December where our guides led members of the public including community leaders around the Exhibition.
Keziah M from the Anne Frank Trust gave a short talk about the work of the Trust.
Alex R, a Year 11 student spoke about her recent visit to Auschwitz and two of the peer guides, Emily and Viktor recounted what they learnt about Anne Frank’s life, important lessons about prejudice and discrimination and the impact that it had on them.
Katie W, one of the Anne Frank peer guides commented, “I have learnt so much about Anne’s life and what it was like for her both in Germany and Holland. We must never forget her legacy.”
Mr Anderson, Chaplain at The Ellesmere Port Church of England College, said: ”It was wonderful to be involved with the Anne Frank Trust to host the Exhibition and be able to be involved in nurturing young leaders of the future who are aware of the lessons from our past.”