Malachi
Community Trust was founded by Gordon and Lyn in 1991.
Gordon is a skilled
musician with many years of experience working with young people in
schools throughout the West Midlands. Lyn is a qualified councillor
and gifted songwriter. Together, they write original and exciting
musicals, which provide a platform for teaching and discussion.
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| Children
acting out a play |
The
Malachi Community Trust works in schools. They aim to improve educational
performance, reduce youth crime, improve health and social care
and provide a service for those who are usually excluded.
At the end of each term, those who have been participating in the
musicals are invited to a public performance at venues such as The
Symphony Hall in Birmingham.
The Malachi Community Trust is recognised by The Children's and
Young Persons Unit as the model of Best Practice for the Midlands.
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| Children
performing |
This
is where The Malachi Choir comes into it. Malachi Choir is a group
consisting of children from some of the schools and serves as a
focal point for the public performances.
It is run separately from the schools and works on one musical a
year - casting members of the choir for the roles and performing
around Birmingham.
| Representing
the country! |
We've
performed at The Dome in 2000, for the Queens Jubilee in 2002 and
we will be performing in Brussels in December 2003, representing not
only our city but also our country.
The musical we are currently engaged in is "Led by the Star."
It uses the Christmas story to get young people thinking about issues
including those arising from being brought up by a step-parent, being
an outsider in a community and teenage pregnancy.
| See
us at Symphony Hall & The Palisades |
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| The
Choir performing |
We
will be performing this at The Symphony Hall on the 24th of November,
and we will be singing songs from "Led by the Star" at
The Palisades Shopping Centre on the 20th December at 11am and 1pm.
Gordon
and Lyn have scripted and written the music for other plays which
look at the issues of divorce, sibling rivalry, jealousy, stealing,
low self-esteem, self-control and problem solving, to name but a
few.
| Comments
made by teachers |
Mike
Ryan, Head teacher of Nelson Primary School said: "The issues
they raise within their projects, such as dishonesty, trust, commitment,
etc. have proved invaluable in our teaching of R.E. and P.S.M.E.
 Gordon
and Lyn Lee's expertise and enthusiasm encourages high achievement
by individuals and groups of pupils. Their positive professional
relationships with teachers and learning support staff enhance
school life. |
| Sid
Freeman, R.E. Advisor |
"The
resulting drama and music have given the children such confidence
and really heightened their self-esteem."
Prof.
Tim Brighouse, Chief Education Officer, Birmingham: "I have
been really impressed by the enthusiasm, commitment and energy of
Gordon and Lyn and their determination to help put pupils in the
position of surprising themselves into doing something they didn't
think they could do."
| The
choir think it's great! |
"I
like the songs because they make me happy and Gordon and Lyn are
very nice. I like everything about the Malachi!" say Annalise
and Claudia aged 5 and 7.
Fiona
aged 12 said: "Malachi is a place where you can go on a Saturday
morning, sing great songs and meet new friends!"
"It has helped me realise how lucky I am and it has boosted
my confidence!" Natasha aged 14.
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| Natasha
and Romana performing |
Malachi
productions are great fun. We think Malachi is one of the best things
in Birmingham! There is always something for everyone to get involved
in and everyone is treated equally and fairly! There is always a
friendly atmosphere.
Malachi is an important organisation for today's society and will
help the future generations to grow up in a better place.
By
Romana, 13, and Natasha, 14.
(Editor and Sub-editor of Malachi Kids Magazine)
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