On Wednesday 2nd September, students at Mulberry Academy Hastings had a remarkable start to the new term when they took part in a live global broadcast celebrating the opening of the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition. The broadcast took place at the British Museum with Their Majesties The King and The Queen, Prime Minister Andy Burnham and President Emmanuel Macron in attendance.
This was a particularly significant experience for the students because of the tapestry’s direct connection to the history of the local Hastings area. The events depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry tell the story of 1066, including the Battle of Hastings, which took place just a few miles from the school. Being able to see the tapestry first-hand gave students the opportunity to connect their learning with the history on their doorstep and to consider how the events of almost a thousand years ago continue to shape the place they live and learn today.
The historic occasion was attended by Their Majesties The King and The Queen, Prime Minister Andy Burnham and President Emmanuel Macron. Hastings and Rye MP Helena Dollimore helped to ensure that students from the 1066 Country were given priority access to see the impressive artefact.
We are incredibly proud of the way our students represented Mulberry Academy Hastings throughout this memorable experience. Their enthusiasm and curiosity demonstrated the value of opportunities that allow students to engage directly with history and develop a deeper appreciation of the place they call home.
It was a truly unforgettable way to begin the new term and an experience that our students and the Academy community will be proud to remember for many years to come.
You can read more about the visit to the Bayeux Tapestry below.
