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What next for Year of the Child 2009

“Year of the Child 2009 has been a great success.” That’s the conclusion of Helen Woodroffe, our Children’s Officer and the driving force behind much of what has been achieved. But Helen also pays tribute to over 1,000 plus delegates who took the idea, launched in 2008, enthusiastically into their schools and churches. The ‘Year’ has seen many unique events including the Children’s Council in March which developed the Diocesan Children’s Charter; and the highly imaginative Spiritual Child Exhibition in June, when students from 20 schools produced artwork which made for a truly unforgettable week long exhibition in our Cathedral. Children have been challenged with questions such as, “I wonder how you will shine your light in the world?” through a travelling ‘Labyrinth’, which was developed to stimulate reflection about the Bible and its meaning. The Year of the Child 2009 will be wrapped up at a conference on 27th February 2010 at Christ Church, Moreton Hall. The day will celebrate all the inspirational work that the year has generated and ensure that those committed to children’s work feel encouraged and supported in their continuing work.

For more information please contact Liz Kirby at the Discovery Centre on
01284 748731or email: admin.dc@stedmundsbury.anglican.org