{"id":111,"date":"2014-11-27T14:12:03","date_gmt":"2014-11-27T14:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/?p=111"},"modified":"2015-02-19T16:33:27","modified_gmt":"2015-02-19T16:33:27","slug":"colvestone-primary-school-hackney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/colvestone-primary-school-hackney\/","title":{"rendered":"Colvestone Primary School, Hackney"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">3\u00a0December 2014<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-wrap\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/120003157\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" frameborder=\"0\" title=\"Trench Brothers - Colvestone Letter Song\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"quick-gallery\"><div class=\"qg-img qg-no-title\" data-defwidth=\"511\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2014\/11\/141106_0838_tb_Colvestone_2000px.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[group-1]\" title=\"\" ><img src=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2014\/11\/141106_0838_tb_Colvestone_2000px-511x200.jpg\" \/><div class=\"qg-overlay\"><span class=\"icon-circle\"><span class=\"pg-icon lightbox-icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"qg-img qg-no-title\" data-defwidth=\"511\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2014\/11\/141106_0848_tb_Colvestone_2000px.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[group-1]\" title=\"\" ><img src=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2014\/11\/141106_0848_tb_Colvestone_2000px-511x200.jpg\" \/><div class=\"qg-overlay\"><span class=\"icon-circle\"><span class=\"pg-icon lightbox-icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"qg-img qg-no-title\" data-defwidth=\"511\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2014\/11\/141106_0829_tb_Colvestone_2000px.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[group-1]\" title=\"\" ><img src=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2014\/11\/141106_0829_tb_Colvestone_2000px-511x200.jpg\" \/><div class=\"qg-overlay\"><span class=\"icon-circle\"><span class=\"pg-icon lightbox-icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"qg-img qg-no-title\" data-defwidth=\"511\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2014\/11\/141106_0853_tb_Colvestone_2000px.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[group-1]\" title=\"\" ><img src=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2014\/11\/141106_0853_tb_Colvestone_2000px-511x200.jpg\" \/><div class=\"qg-overlay\"><span class=\"icon-circle\"><span class=\"pg-icon lightbox-icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"qg-img qg-no-title\" data-defwidth=\"511\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2014\/11\/141106_0830_tb_Colvestone_2000px.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[group-1]\" title=\"\" ><img src=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2014\/11\/141106_0830_tb_Colvestone_2000px-511x200.jpg\" \/><div class=\"qg-overlay\"><span class=\"icon-circle\"><span class=\"pg-icon lightbox-icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"qg-img qg-no-title\" data-defwidth=\"511\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2014\/11\/141106_0832_tb_Colvestone_2000px.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[group-1]\" title=\"\" ><img src=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2014\/11\/141106_0832_tb_Colvestone_2000px-511x200.jpg\" \/><div class=\"qg-overlay\"><span class=\"icon-circle\"><span class=\"pg-icon lightbox-icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"qg-img qg-no-title\" data-defwidth=\"511\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2014\/11\/141106_0826_tb_Colvestone_2000px.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[group-1]\" title=\"\" ><img src=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2014\/11\/141106_0826_tb_Colvestone_2000px-511x200.jpg\" \/><div class=\"qg-overlay\"><span class=\"icon-circle\"><span class=\"pg-icon lightbox-icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Letter from Eugent Clark<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dear Aunty,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m missing everyone<\/p>\n<p>I can\u2019t wait to come back home.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s freezing like an ice cube<\/p>\n<p>I can\u2019t wait to come back home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We ran into a blizzard<\/p>\n<p>It was the first time we\u2019d ever seen snow.<\/p>\n<p>The conditions have been terrible.<\/p>\n<p>It was the first time we\u2019d ever seen snow.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The food is cold and wet<\/p>\n<p>Almost as cold and wet as I am<\/p>\n<p>But I don\u2019t regret my decision.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>All I do is rebuild the trenches,<\/p>\n<p>Stock ammunitions, fill up the sandbags<\/p>\n<p>Clean the latrines.<\/p>\n<p>Kill the rats, collect the bodies<\/p>\n<p>Bury the dead. Risk my life!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dear Aunty,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m proud to know that I\u2019m making a difference<\/p>\n<p>And the Empire is in need of my support.<\/p>\n<p>I rebuild trenches without complaining but it\u2019s back-breaking work.<\/p>\n<p>The horrible weather and the sound of gunfire keep me awake.<\/p>\n<p>I can\u2019t help but think of Jamaica<\/p>\n<p>Homesick for the sun on my bones.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I miss jerk chicken, playing ball in my yard<\/p>\n<p>Salty sea water, sizzling sun.<\/p>\n<p>Tropical trees, smooth sand,<\/p>\n<p>Joy, my sweetheart.<\/p>\n<p>I miss my family.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You were right, we\u2019re just German bait.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re just German bait.<\/p>\n<p>I only pray that I see you soon.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll put a smile on my face.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Your ever loving nephew,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Eugent Clarke<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image pexeto-parallax\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2><\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>The Costume Interpreter enabled students to use a personal viewpoint in their writing. The project met and exceeded expectations \u2013 the work produced over the project was of a fantastic quality. \u2013 Staff at Colvestone School<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image pexeto-parallax\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2><\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>I learned a lot about how life was back then which really intrigued me and I thought was very interesting. \u2013 Beatrice, Year 6 student at Colvestone School<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image pexeto-parallax\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2><\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>Artfects Workshop: It was brilliant \u2013 we got to hold old medals and put on funny clothes. \u2013   Layla, Year 5 student at Colvestone School<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image pexeto-parallax\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2><\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>Artfects Workshop: We got to hold the artefacts and wear the soldier uniforms! We got to hold the guns! Maksymillian &amp; Columba, Year 5 students at Colvestone School<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image pexeto-parallax\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2><\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>Artfects Workshop: I learned how well preserved things from the war were and what the conditions were like for the majority of soldiers. Max, Year 6 student at Colvestone School<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image pexeto-parallax\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2><\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>Costumed Interpreter: It was easier to understand because the soldier was acting like it was 1918. Max, Year 6 student at Colvestone School<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2><\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>Costumed Interpreter: The best thing was when he showed us the games they used to play in WW1. \u2013 Melvin, Year 6 student at Colvestone School<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2><\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>Costumed Interpreter: I enjoyed making our puppets and seeing them come to life in the end. Beatrice, Year 6 student at Colvestone School<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image pexeto-parallax\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2><\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>Costumed Interpreter: Trench brothers was one of the best projects ever. \u2013 Lily, student at Colvestone School<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image pexeto-parallax\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2><\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>Costumed Interpreter:  Friendship is how you win. \u2013 Lana, Year 5 student at Colvestone School<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image pexeto-parallax\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2><\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>Costumed Interpreter:  It is a very good idea to get children in Primary Schools to learn about the war and how was fought. This was an interesting way of teaching it. \u2013 Freddie, Year 6 student at Colvestone School<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"issuuembed\" style=\"width: 650px; height: 459px;\" data-configid=\"8986754\/11293319\"><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/e.issuu.com\/embed.js\" async=\"true\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>3\u00a0December 2014 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Letter from Eugent Clark \u00a0 Dear Aunty, &nbsp; I\u2019m missing everyone I can\u2019t wait to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0},"categories":[9,8],"tags":[15],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=111"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":333,"href":"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111\/revisions\/333"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=111"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=111"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=111"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}