Theme: Abolition of SlaveryArchway School is proud of its name and what it stands for!
The school is named after the Arch just outside the school boundary. This was built in 1834 as a memorial to the abolition of the Slave Trade in the British Colonies and is the only memorial of its kind left in Britain. It was the grand entrance to the Georgian mansion, Farmhill Park, which stood on the site of the school. This was the home of Henry Wyatt, a wealthy businessman and magistrate. He was associated with the Stroud Anti-Slavery Society, which, in 1832, put pressure on the MP for Stroud, who had promised to support the abolition. The Arch is important in reminding us that slavery is still an issue in the 21st Century. In the past, the school joined five other schools in a project run by UNESCO, called "Breaking the Silence" and being part of the community play "Freedom's Arch". Archway students take part in visits to the United Nations in Geneva to look at the concerns over modern-day slavery. The school curriculum encourages discussion of the issues of slavery, especially through History and Citizenship. 2007 is the bicentenary of the abolition of the British Slave Trade and Archway School is honoured to have been approached to be a central part of the commemoration events. At Archway School we are proud of our roots and strive to promote the idea of freedom for all, through equality and opportunity. We hope that we will always do justice to the ideals promoted by the Arch after which our school is named. Katie Harwood Headteacher 
For more information on the Anti-Slavery Arch, Stroud, visit the website: www.anti-slaveryarch.com |
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