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Escape to Safety |
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Escape to Safety Mobile Exhibition |
Escape to safety is an interactive
multimedia installation, built into a 12.5m box-trailer that enables
you to experience something of what it is like to be a refugee seeking
asylum in Britain.
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The exhibition was held at the Professional
Development Centre and was visited by students from Oaklands, George
Green, St Paul’s
Way, Ben Jonson, Central Foundation, Morpeth, Cayley and Bigland Green
schools between years 5-11.
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Mayor of Tower Hamlets at
the exhibition
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Using the audio guide they were led through a series of eight rooms containing
videos, projections and installations of hard hitting images and statistics
that powerfully recreate the experience of an asylum seeker arriving in
Great Britain. They fled persecution in their own country to refugee camps,
travelled across international borders in cramped conditions, through immigration,
to be held in detention centres and face racist abuse. Some applications
were unsuccessful, they were to be deported and the exhibition did not
shy away from the tragedy of high suicide rates among these people.
The
show finishes on a more positive note for those that are granted refugee
status, and can make a contribution to society, highlighting famous
examples such as scientist Albert Einstein, religious leaders like
The Dali Lama
and professional footballer Lomana Lua Lua amongst others. |
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Students had an opportunity to find out about
more about refugees after the exhibition
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Reactions from the children following their experience varied from fear
to enjoyment. Some were at first reluctant to enter the dark, scary and
unfamiliar space, but these were often the ones the came out wanting to
go through again. Many were visibly upset afterwards, especially those
who had had first hand experience of seeking asylum, providing proof that
this was a very realistic simulation. |
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“I thought it was scary and sad but it was
good because they gave you good information.”
Sophie year 7
“Station three is the scariest part - as soon as you enter you
hear people screaming…gunshots. Most of all it was quite interesting
hearing their story, how they escaped from their home country where
there was war.”
Hemali Deb 10 Central Foundations Girl’s
School
“It was kind of scary and sad and it was kind of fun! I have
learnt things about refugees.”
Year 10 Central Foundation Pupil
“I felt scared and upset because I couldn’t believe how
badly these people were treated.”
Year 10 pupil
“Heart warming….(at the end)“ Oaklands
Pupil
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bookings
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