Japanese History and Culture - Enrichment Days

Applicant: The Folkstone Academy
Award: £1000
Field: Education, Arts

Project:

Two enrichment days for 240 Year 9 students (ages 13-14) at the Folkstone Academy. Students took part in a range of activities including origami, kite making, taiko drumming and martial arts workshops lead by experts in these fields. The events were intended to offer further understanding of Japanese culture through the creative arts and to precede ongoing Japan themed study within the school.