School pupils have created a 3D exhibition for the town museum.
Heritage House Special School in Chesham announced its pupils were invited to help curate an exhibition for the Chesham Museum ahead of its opening.
As part of the partnership launched by the National Paralympic Heritage Trust, students selected one item that is very precious to them, choosing a crown they made to celebrate the coronation of King Charles.
The pupils are particularly proud of the crown because it won the Senior School division in a competition organised by Buckinghamshire Council for all schools in the county.
The project aims to create a digital museum exploring objects related to disability and foster relationships between local museums and specialist communication schools in the community like Heritage House.
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Headteacher of Heritage House Jacqueline Clearkin said: “We are looking forward to meeting the Chesham Museum team in the new year to continue our role in curating this important project for the community.”
To transport the project into the 21st digital age, pupils learned how to create a 3D of the crown during a visit to Stoke Mandeville Stadium, which is the birthplace of the Paralympic Games.
Have you heard the news? Chesham is reopening its museum and we are involved! Our learners have chosen an item to display: the crown they made for the coronation - it won a county wide competition! @CheshamCouncil @cheshamtown @bucksfreepress @BucksCouncil @bucksfreepress pic.twitter.com/ZTbBt2iCkK
— Heritage House Special School (@HeritageSEND) November 29, 2023
The school also hosted a visit by the Paralympic Heritage team, who taught the pupils about museums and their importance in creating a sense of community and appreciation of heritage.
The learners said they wanted to include the “fantastic crown” in the exhibition because they were “proud of it” and “so everyone can see it.”
Emily Toettcher from Chesham Museum said: “In 2024 Heritage House will visit the museum and share their ideas for our new exhibition space.
“We will also look at objects which could be featured in the displays. We really value the connection with Heritage House and are looking forward to their visits in the new year.”
The cherished Chesham Museum revealed in October it had found a new home at the Town Hall following a closure during the Covid pandemic.
To be a museum from the community to the community, plans in 2024 include inviting more local groups and individuals to share their ideas about stories and objects the museum should showcase in the new space.
“We're also recruiting volunteers and are looking for people to help with collections, research, opening the museum to visitors as well as delivering a programme of walks, talks, crafts and object sharing sessions,” Emily added.
Town councillor Jane McBean said previously the museum’s commitment to “preserving and documenting the rich history of our wonderful town is invaluable.”
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