Students are being invited to become part of history by documenting their lives throughout the coronavirus pandemic as part of a joint project with Wolverhampton City Archives.
Wolverhampton City Archives collects, preserves and make accessible historical records relating to the city, including books, maps, plans, photographs, diaries, letters and film clips.
Highfields has now teamed up with the organisation to help create a bank of resources for future historians about life during the pandemic.
Miss J Tappenden, Head of Humanities Learning School, encouraged students to get involved.
She said: “You may not have realised it yet, but we are literally history in the making. In years to come, History students and people around the world will study how the world coped with the 2020 coronavirus situation – and your experiences could be part of that.
“We are asking you to keep a record/diary of your feelings and experiences during this unusual time in our history.
“You don’t have to write every day, you may select certain events/days which are more significant than others and record your feelings and experiences.
“This is such a significant period of our lives. When things return to ‘normal’ Wolverhampton Archives has invited a small number of us to attend and see in person where and how our documents will be stored and used.
“This is such an exciting and unique opportunity to be part of history.
“I would say to students to please participate. How exciting to think that in 100 years’ time somebody may be reading your thoughts in your diary!"
There is no official submission deadline date for work, but Miss Tappenden is accepting entries via email, or in person once school reopens.
She will be handing out prizes for the top three entries, with those receiving awards guaranteed to be among the group invited to visit the archives.
