Waldegrave School Summer Magazine 2024

HISTORY OLD OPERATING THEATRE BUDDHIST TEMPLE “I felt a sense of calm, presence and confidence in myself that I never knew was achievable after we took part in the meditation.” Flo V 8FCO. “It was very peaceful there, the monk taught me to find trust in myself and I felt a new sense of calmness wash over me. I also enjoyed learning about the Buddha’s life in greater detail, accompanied by wonderful murals on the walls depicting these scenes. “ - Anna D 8FCO “I really enjoyed the talk that we had with the monk because I got to learn all about what it was like living as a monk and their day routine. I really enjoyed learning about the histories of Buddhism as it was very interesting. I also really enjoyed looking at the garden as it was really picturesque.” - Saira S 8PWA

“I found it interesting that it was the oldest theatre in all of Europe and that it was one of the few female-only theatres. I also enjoyed seeing all the different herbs used in medicine, ones which were used then and now.” - Adi S “Seeing the medical equipment they used for surgery was interesting because it showed how much things have developed since the 19th Century.” - Erin P “I found the trip informative and it helped me imagine what medicine was like hundreds of years ago.” - Isla P “I found seeing all of the replicas really fascinating - it almost felt like I was back in time.” - Cosmo D

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