{"id":521,"date":"2016-01-13T12:05:38","date_gmt":"2016-01-13T12:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/?p=521"},"modified":"2017-04-11T09:15:11","modified_gmt":"2017-04-11T09:15:11","slug":"morningside-primary-school-hackney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/morningside-primary-school-hackney\/","title":{"rendered":"Morningside Primary School, Hackney"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">26 November 2015<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-wrap\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/155004662\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" title=\"Trench Brothers - Morningside School 26.11.15_Letter Song\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h6><strong>LETTER FROM CHARLES WILLIAMS\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0MORNINGSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Dear Mother,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I hope that all is well and you are not suffering as others are here.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We are tired and starving<\/p>\n<p>Faces stiff from the cold,<\/p>\n<p>In great pain and sadness<\/p>\n<p>We get no rest night nor day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Cannons blare loudly but there\u2019s too much smoke to see.<\/p>\n<p>Fire bombs dropping from the blue sky.<\/p>\n<p>Rusted machine guns,<\/p>\n<p>Never stop, never stop, never stop,<\/p>\n<p>Firing into No-Man\u2019s Land.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But the men in my unit never give up, never give up,<\/p>\n<p>The men in my unit never give up,<\/p>\n<p>As they slip in wet, muddy trenches.<\/p>\n<p>They struggle through waist deep mud, but survival is not guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p>They struggle through waist deep mud, but survival is not guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Their bravery gives me great courage, that I\u2019ll make it through this war.<\/p>\n<p>Their bravery gives me great courage, that I\u2019ll make it through this war.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m proud to fight for my country and nation.<\/p>\n<p>Pray for me and the men, especially.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>God is everywhere to help us.<\/p>\n<p>God is everywhere to help us.<\/p>\n<p>God is everywhere to help us.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Your loving son<\/p>\n<p>Charles Williams<\/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>It was awesome touching the artefacts. &#8211; Ruzgar<\/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>I learned it is important to learn about the trenches. &#8211; YunJin<\/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>I liked that we were acting about the things that happened in WW1. We learned how to march. &#8211; Cody<\/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>Making the puppets &#8211; we learned how to thread something through a small hole, how to neaten up the different parts and how to use the material and fold it to create different shapes like the turban. &#8211; Class 4M<\/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>It (the performance) was really fun. So excited about professional actors and singers helping us get ready for our show. Very proud we were the youngest cast and it was such a great show. &#8211; Class 4M<\/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>Staff cannot believe what the year group did, and the children now believe they can do anything. &#8211; Staff at Morningside Primary 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>Wonderful experience and would do it again in a heartbeat. A very fulfilling and interesting project to be part of. &#8211; Staff at Morningside Primary 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>Two of my boys had the biggest smile on their face when they were chosen to sing a part in front of the class because Tertia and the composer liked their idea. All the class said they were proud of their song and couldn&#8217;t wait to sing and share it with their parents. Ay, Isiah and Romeo sung in front of the class and told the headteacher straight away that she had to listen for their bit when she heard it on performance day. &#8211; Sam, Teacher at Morningside Primary 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>The artefacts handling session was hands on and interesting. Children were desperate to share their facts with parents and other teachers. Ely dressed up as a soldier and used this in her writing. &#8211; Staff at Morningside Primary 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>The Education zone was well resourced and easily accessible. I understand the importance of fully immersing the children so they really understand the importance of the play. I now use relevant and purpose based hooks in my maths lessons. &#8211; Sam, teacher at Morningside Primary 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>Very well organised and good communication. On the whole, everyone has been fantastic with the children. &#8211; Staff at Morningside Primary School<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Creating Poppies for Remembrance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-10-11-2015-14-22-58.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-582 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-10-11-2015-14-22-58-e1453824112333-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Cutting out petals\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-10-11-2015-14-22-58-e1453824112333-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-10-11-2015-14-22-58-e1453824112333.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-10-11-2015-15-19-20.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-583\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-10-11-2015-15-19-20-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Us with our class poppy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-10-11-2015-15-19-20-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-10-11-2015-15-19-20.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Making our Trench Brothers Puppets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-11-11-2015-10-09-48-e1453824264276.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-584\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-11-11-2015-10-09-48-e1453824264276-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Photo 11-11-2015 10 09 48\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-11-11-2015-10-09-48-e1453824264276-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-11-11-2015-10-09-48-e1453824264276.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-21-10-2015-09-31-47-e1453824506361.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-585\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-21-10-2015-09-31-47-e1453824506361-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Photo 21-10-2015 09 31 47\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-21-10-2015-09-31-47-e1453824506361-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-21-10-2015-09-31-47-e1453824506361.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-21-10-2015-14-44-07-e1453824555334.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-586\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-21-10-2015-14-44-07-e1453824555334-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Photo 21-10-2015 14 44 07\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-21-10-2015-14-44-07-e1453824555334-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-21-10-2015-14-44-07-e1453824555334.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Working with Jenny to compose our Letter Song<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-26-11-2015-10-16-50-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-587\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-26-11-2015-10-16-50-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Photo 26-11-2015 10 16 50 (1)\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-26-11-2015-10-16-50-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-26-11-2015-10-16-50-1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Rehearsing for our Trench Brothers performance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-26-11-2015-12-04-55.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-26-11-2015-12-04-55-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Photo 26-11-2015 12 04 55\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-26-11-2015-12-04-55-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/Photo-26-11-2015-12-04-55.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"issuuembed\" style=\"width: 650px;height: 459px\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a style=\"line-height: 1.5\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/?p=521\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-530 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/legacytrenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/01\/151126_Morningside.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"710\" height=\"90\" 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