Since 2023, Touchstones has partnered with the Linking Network, Rochdale Borough Council and M6 Theatre to deliver part of the national Schools Linking programme in Rochdale. The programme supports primary school children to explore issues around identity and community by encouraging them to engage with the questions: Who am I? Who are we? Where do we live? How can we all live well together?
The project engages primary schools across the Borough, bringing together around 1200 children each year from different backgrounds. Participating classes pair for the entire academic year and children spend time getting to know each other both inside and outside the Schools Linking sessions. Linked classes watch a performance together at M6 Theatre and explore key themes and ideas. They then take part in 2 artist-led workshops back in the classroom.
You can learn more about Schools Linking here and use the sections below to find out more about Touchstones’ work and involvement.
Schools Linking is supported by a grant from the Cultural Development Fund and coordinated by Rochdale Borough Council in partnership with Touchstones and M6 Theatre.
Find out more about Schools Linking
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