| What do we mean by 'citizenship'? The definition
evolved within the Executive Council was as follows:- "that
every citizen should play a constructive part in the present
life and future development of their city". One might say that
that's obvious -- if not a little pompous/pious or even naff
.. but it's true! So how do we achieve such a goal? Ah, there's
the rub..
Do we have a flag day against sin? A 'let's all be
better citizens' campaign? . or do we do something
that has a good chance of making some impact? We decided that
to make real changes in the raft of bad citizenship practices
that currently exist eg., crime, litter, drug abuse, binge
drinking, vandalism, graffiti writing, et al., we should try
to influence the next generation, that is todays schoolchildren
and therefore tomorrow's citizens. |
We consequently developed two main thrusts; the first (which is
now well established) called the Next Generation Awards Programme
aimed at 12 to 14 year old children and the second, which is currently
under development, called the 'History of Birmingham Work-book'
project, aimed at primary school children in the 9 to 10 age bracket.
When we launch this second project we will no doubt have a snappier
title.
School Envoronmental Awards
Next Generation Awards
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