Having just visited the pyramids at Giza, it's interesting to reflect on the significant effort gone into building one, nevermind nine! Also, isn't it staggering how something unique and different really matters. I suppose seeing one pyramid is like seeing the hundred or so across the country.
If we want our schools to reflect an innovative and creative curriculum how do we get that view across to everyone outside? Designing aesthetically pleasing and different buildings is only one aspect of what's really needed.
Without considering how we present the inside out, much of the amazing work that goes on inside our schools to the local community is otherwise lost. Our schools contain some of the best talent in the world. Why hide it from view? The Egyptians haven't.
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James R. Permalink
Submitted by visitor on 9 August 2009 - 4:39am
“Without considering how we present the inside out, much of the amazing work that goes on inside our schools to the local community is otherwise lost.”
Nice point to make. But maybe like making pyramids, the effort needed to establish that will take quite a lot.
Jonathan Permalink
Submitted by Jonathan on 9 August 2009 - 8:14pm
Thanks James. I often think about why schools don't manage to do this as well as they might. Is it our view of traditional school that prevents us thinking beyond what has already happened for the past century? Or maybe a lack of understanding about why it's at all important?
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