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Novel way for kids to celebrate faith
A GROUP of Liverpool schoolchildren penned a new chapter in the city's Faith in One City celebrations.
Fifteen young wordsmiths have helped to make 'Me and My Faith':- Learning from Children in
Liverpool - a 40 page book, looking at the concept of faith through the eyes of children.
The unique publication supported by Liverpool city council's education service and the advisory council for religious education, will be sent to every school in Liverpool to provide an insight into the different world faiths taught in the classroom.
More than two thousand copies were produced along with a thousand classroom packs for teachers.
Forty pages are pictures of the children - all aged between 9 and 14 - in their places of worship, along with thought-provoking quotes inspired by their different faiths.
The book is the idea of Marian Frayne from Liverpool city council's education service. She said:-
"I hope the book will provide a greater understanding of faiths and encourage tolerance and respect of others.
I found it a great privilege to work with the children and it's fascinating to see different world faiths through their eyes."
Colin Hilton, Liverpool city council's executive director for education, will presented complimentary copies of the book to children at a press launch at the Town Hall earlier this week.
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Culture Company is celebrating its first national award
THE company's Events Team scooped a silver award at the Event Industry Oscars for the 'City of Light' display, held to celebrate Liverpool's Capital of Culture win.
The team received the award in the 'Best National Live/Public Event' category at the annual National Events Awards, held in London's Grosvenor Hotel, at the weekend.
Sefton Park played host to the 'City of Light' event over three days during September 2003 and attracted more than 60,000 people.
The team organised some of the biggest firework displays in Europe, created a stunning visual display which took a light-hearted look at the history of Liverpool using state of the art technology.
The event was pipped for gold by a mobile phone firm's campaign that illuminated ten of London's most recognisable buildings. But the Culture Company scored a major moral victory as it was the only nominee from the public sector and beat events staged by blue-chip companies such as British Airways.
Councillor Warren, Executive Member for Leisure and Culture, said:- "This is an amazing achievement. It further cements Liverpool's reputation as one of Britain's best at delivering fantastic events.
Our Events team are part of an army of behind the scenes heroes. They deliver amazing events all the year round for thousands of people to enjoy, from the Christmas Lights Switch on to one off events such as the Anglican Cathedral's Centenary fireworks display.
The City of Light display was a way to share the Capital of Culture success with as many people as possible. It was a stunning event and one which rightly deserves this award."
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