Safe Haven

Working in Autumn 2016 with support from Heritage Lottery Foundation and artists from Create Studios, 20 pupils from 3 primary schools across Swindon researched the moving story of 300 Belgian refugees being welcomed and supported in the town during WW1. The local community raised the equivalent of 2m to care for them. The year 5-6 pupils were able to learn more about current refugees and asylum seekers through Create’s partnership with The Harbour Project and their City of Sanctuary campaign. The pupils made a film to share their reflections on Swindon’s role as a host town over the last 100 years.