Bud and Blossom Garden and Commemorative Mosaic

Bud and Blossom Garden and Commemorative Mosaic

Bud and Blossom Garden and Commemorative Mosaic

A permanent memorial symbolising the importance of Jewish lives and for others to remember loved ones.

Hometown

Country

School

Royal Leamington Spa

England, UK

Trinity Catholic School

A permanent memorial symbolising the importance of Jewish lives and for others to remember loved ones.

Hometown

Country

School

Royal Leamington Spa

England, UK

Trinity Catholic School

A permanent memorial symbolising the importance of Jewish lives and for others to remember loved ones.

Hometown

Country

School

Royal Leamington Spa

England, UK

Trinity Catholic School

Research

Learning

The basis for this project was a Jewish family heirloom – a prayer book and poem. From this, students researched the story of the Fischer family who, after liberation, settled in Leamington Spa. The research led to the creation of a ‘Bud and Blossom’ memorial garden and commemorative mosaic.

After studying the Holocaust, students learned that the stories from this period are not just about death but about life. They also learned about the lack of memorials in parts of the world, and the sacredness of a person’s name. The idea of a memorial garden embodies these key areas of learning.

Research

Learning

The basis for this project was a Jewish family heirloom – a prayer book and poem. From this, students researched the story of the Fischer family who, after liberation, settled in Leamington Spa. The research led to the creation of a ‘Bud and Blossom’ memorial garden and commemorative mosaic.

After studying the Holocaust, students learned that the stories from this period are not just about death but about life. They also learned about the lack of memorials in parts of the world, and the sacredness of a person’s name. The idea of a memorial garden embodies these key areas of learning.

Research

The basis for this project was a Jewish family heirloom – a prayer book and poem. From this, students researched the story of the Fischer family who, after liberation, settled in Leamington Spa. The research led to the creation of a ‘Bud and Blossom’ memorial garden and commemorative mosaic.

Learning

After studying the Holocaust, students learned that the stories from this period are not just about death but about life. They also learned about the lack of memorials in parts of the world, and the sacredness of a person’s name. The idea of a memorial garden embodies these key areas of learning.

Enrichment

Sharing

The commemorative mosaic was designed and created by members of the Trinity History Research Group and Lucy Cooke Mosaics. Alongside this and the memorial garden, students also created artwork and poems to reflect and interpret their learning.

The ‘Bud and Blossom’ memorial garden and commemorative mosaic were officially opened on 21st June 2024, as part of the school’s programme of events for refugee week. Members of the local community were invited to attend including the local MP and members of local refugee charities. Students will also share their work with local community groups.

Enrichment

Sharing

The commemorative mosaic was designed and created by members of the Trinity History Research Group and Lucy Cooke Mosaics. Alongside this and the memorial garden, students also created artwork and poems to reflect and interpret their learning.

The ‘Bud and Blossom’ memorial garden and commemorative mosaic were officially opened on 21st June 2024, as part of the school’s programme of events for refugee week. Members of the local community were invited to attend including the local MP and members of local refugee charities. Students will also share their work with local community groups.

Enrichment

The commemorative mosaic was designed and created by members of the Trinity History Research Group and Lucy Cooke Mosaics. Alongside this and the memorial garden, students also created artwork and poems to reflect and interpret their learning.

Sharing

The ‘Bud and Blossom’ memorial garden and commemorative mosaic were officially opened on 21st June 2024, as part of the school’s programme of events for refugee week. Members of the local community were invited to attend including the local MP and members of local refugee charities. Students will also share their work with local community groups.

See how the students documented their My Hometown journey.

See how the students documented their My Hometown journey.

See how the students documented their My Hometown journey.

“Everyone’s name is sacred… It demands respect as a sign of the dignity of the one who bears it.”

“Everyone’s name is sacred… It demands respect as a sign of the dignity of the one who bears it.”

“Everyone’s name is sacred… It demands respect as a sign of the dignity of the one who bears it.”

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More Projects

See other projects from Hometowns in the UK.

Twickenham
Southampton
Nottingham
Windermere
Aberdeen
East Kilbride
Ilford
Return to the My Hometown Gallery to view even more projects.