Black History Month 2022
During the month of October we mark Black History Month with engaging activities and learning opportunities for the children in their lessons and in assemblies.
For Black History Month 2022, the theme was 'Black music'. This was an exciting topic that explored a wide variety of music of Black origins.
We were very pleased to welcome one of our parents, Mrs Sylvester, to talk to the children in Woodpeckers, Owls and Kites classes about the history of music of Black origin in the United Kington. The assembly explored Black music as far back the Tudor times, reggae and soul artists in the 20th Century, Black music at significant events including the Royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and right up to contemporary Black music including Stormzy. To find out more, please download the presentation, linked below.
Black History Month Assembly
We received an exciting video message from Platinum selling, British music group 'WSTRN' who live in West London. They have achieved millions of streams of their music across Youtube and streaming platforms. Members of the group recorded a special message for us, to support our work in creating our own history, by celebrating and marking Black History Month.
To end the week, we had a wonderful performance by Eden, a pupil at our Federation sister-school Sandy Secondary School, who demonstrated her afro-beats dancing in traditional African clothing. The children were mesmerised by her routine, they showed her the utmost respect while she danced, and gave her a huge round of applause and many compliments about her talents and bravery to perform in front of the school.
If you have anything that you would like to share with the school to further our learning on Black History, please do get in touch by emailing office@moggerhangerprimary.co.uk
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Black History Month 2021
During the month of October we mark Black History Month with engaging activities and learning opportunities for the children in their lessons and in assemblies.
We were very pleased to welcome one of our parents, Mrs Sylvester, to talk to the children in Owls and Kites Classes about how her family in Grenada answered ‘the call from the Mother land’ to come and work in the UK to support the NHS. We learnt about the two-week journey that hundreds of people made to the UK on a boat called The Empire Windrush, as well as other boats thereafter. Mrs Sylvester shared a series of fascinating photos of her ancestors and family members, some of whom worked for the London Underground, and the NHS as midwives and nurses. To find out more, please download the presentation, linked below.
Black History Month Assembly
In our Values Assemblies on Wednesday mornings, we have been focusing on the lives of some prominent people in black history. So far, we have learnt about Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman. Although these have been difficult subject to discuss, the children have amazed me with their outstanding attitudes to fairness, equality and kindness. We have recognised Rosa and Harriet's bravery and courage in such difficult circumstances.
If you would like to revisit these videos at home, please click on the following links:
Harriet Tubman - https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/true-stories-harriet-tubman/zbh8mfr
Rosa Parks - https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/true-stories-rosa-parks/z7rtvk7
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