Learning Schools 40th anniversary celebrations with guest Michael Morpurgo September 2024 brings an exciting time for us as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Education Centre and Education Trust at St Albans Cathedral. During this time we have worked with over 400,000 children! We are honoured to welcome acclaimed author, Michael Morpurgo who will be joining our celebrations, sponsored by Spiral Partnership Trust and St Albans Education Trust. We are delighted to offer all schools the opportunity to join us online via Zoom. Date | Wednesday 25th September 2024 Time | 12.30pm to 2.00pm Where | Online via Zoom Michael Morpurgo was born in St Albans and had expressed a longstanding desire to read some of his work to school children in the Cathedral. We are delighted to facilitate this aspiration as part of our anniversary celebrations. Michael will not only read from his new book, Cobweb, but also engage in a talk and a Q&A session with the children. There will be an opportunity for schools to pre-order signed copies of Michael's latest book, Cobweb, soon through Chiltern Bookshops. If you would like to attend this online, please get in touch with the Learning team at St Albans Cathedral. Contact us Logo Competition One child will have the opportunity to attend the event and present a commemorative gift to Michael Murpogo by entering a competition to design a 40th Anniversary logo. Competition rules: Reflect the history of learning inspired by the Cathedral building Can be hand-drawn, painted or created digitally Use any shape no larger than 15cm x 15cm How to Submit: Entries should be submitted either by post or dropped off at the Cathedral Welcome Centre for the attention of the Learning Team by Friday 7 June 2024. Winner Selection:The Marketing team at St Albans Cathedral will review all submissions and select the winning logo. We look forward to seeing your creative designs and celebrating 40 wonderful years of learning and history together. Contact us