AET schools mark Black History Month!
Black History Month is all about honouring the cultures and contributions of Black people to our society. At AET, we’re proud to recognise the importance of this month and the need to celebrate, educate, and empower all of our students and staff.
From learning about inspirational Black artists and art, to highlighting historical injustice, AET schools have been busy ensuring Black history is an important part of the curriculum. Here’s a roundup of some of the most fun and fascinating things our schools have been up to this past month:
Lea Forest Primary Academy
Students enjoyed an exciting African drumming workshop, harmonising their way into a rich and rewarding part of musical history.
Mrs. Jeffery, the school librarian, created a captivating display of books that celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, inspiring our students with diverse stories and voices.
North Ormesby Primary Academy
Reception class at North Ormesby discovered the music of Stevie Wonder, learning about his remarkable life and dancing to his iconic music, keeping the legacy alive. Meanwhile, Nursery delved into the story of Mo Farah, learning about his incredible Olympic wins and setting their own running goals.
Aylward Academy
Aylward Academy honoured the invaluable contributions of Black people to British society by exploring new individual stories of important Black women in tutor time every morning.
Ms Clark delivered Black History Month assemblies and ran film club for a full week showing the superb Hidden Figures, which highlights the critical roles played by three female African-American mathematicians during the Space Race of the 1960s.
Percy Shurmer Academy
The school adorned itself with displays highlighting Black history and inspirational figures, while, in the lunch hall, staff played the captivating music of Xhosa Cole to set the perfect mood for celebrations. A young, Black musician from the Midlands, in 2018 Xhosa won BBC Young Jazz Musician of the year.
Hamford Primary Academy
Year 6 students delved into Maya Angelou's powerful poem 'I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings.' Through thoughtful discussions, they explored the poem's deep meaning and the historical injustices faced by Black individuals.
Other students paid homage to the inspirational artist Clementine Hunter, whose art vividly depicts the lives of African-American women in 1950s and 60s Louisiana, USA.
Montgomery Academy
Children at Montgomery Primary Academy joined an enlightening workshop called "Black HerStory" to amplify the incredible lives of Black women throughout history. Their minds were enriched with inspiring stories that transcend time and celebrate diversity.
The Rawlett School
The Rawlett school celebrated the achievements of Black women in assemblies and other activities, with Miss Jennings taking the lead for a remarkable month of celebration.
Broadlands Academy
Broadlands Academy reminded students of the many and significant contributions of Black people to our society, past and present. The school held a competition where photographs of significant Black people from history were placed and students had to find and identify them.
Noel Park Primary School
To celebrate Black history, students learnt about African Cultural Masks and created their own interpretations. Other pupils, inspired by the motifs and ideas of Black art, worked together to make a Black History Month exhibition which will be open on Tuesday 31st of October.
The exhibition will showcase their learning journey throughout the month and will celebrate history, culture, and diversity.
It has been so lovely to see all the different ways our schools are choosing to raise awareness throughout this very special month.
We want to thank all our students, staff, and partners for joining us in recognising the importance of Black History Month. Together, we're building a brighter, more inclusive future for all.