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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Although Black History Month finished at the end of October, we do not confine our black history studies at St Stephen's to just one month, but weave it into our curriculum throughout the year. Here's a look at some topnotch work from Years Three and Six to round off our BLM coverage
Although Black History Month finished at the end of October, we do not confine our black history studies at St Stephen's to just one month, but weave it into our curriculum throughout the year. Here's a look at some topnotch work from Years Three and Six to round off our BLM coverage
Year Three has been looking at the live of the late, great Louis Armstrong. Born in poverty in New Orleans, the cradle of jazz, little Louis sadly ended up in the 'Colored Waifs Home,' where his musical talent shone through when he led the the home's marching band. Acknowledged as one of the greatest exponents of jazz for his spectacular trumpet playing and distinctive singing voice, Louis is still an inspirational figure today for standing up and speaking for black rights. He was also noted for his support of the Jewish community, wearing their symbol, the Star of David as a mark of solidarity. Our Year Three songwriters reworked the lyrics of Louis' beautiful song, 'What a Wonderful World' to give us their own take on how we can make our world beautiful. It's fair to say the ideas they came up with made us want to spend more time in Year Three's wonderful world.
Year Three has been looking at the live of the late, great Louis Armstrong. Born in poverty in New Orleans, the cradle of jazz, little Louis sadly ended up in the 'Colored Waifs Home,' where his musical talent shone through when he led the the home's marching band. Acknowledged as one of the greatest exponents of jazz for his spectacular trumpet playing and distinctive singing voice, Louis is still an inspirational figure today for standing up and speaking for black rights. He was also noted for his support of the Jewish community, wearing their symbol, the Star of David as a mark of solidarity. Our Year Three songwriters reworked the lyrics of Louis' beautiful song, 'What a Wonderful World' to give us their own take on how we can make our world beautiful. It's fair to say the ideas they came up with made us want to spend more time in Year Three's wonderful world.
HOT OFF THE PRESS WITH YEAR SIX
HOT OFF THE PRESS WITH YEAR SIX
A current must-see on Netflix, the story of William Kamkwamba, 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,' has fired up our Year Six journalists. After reading his moving memoir, Year Six turned the story of the boy who brought wind-powered electricity to his village into some stunning news stories. Using only scraps and old bicycle parts, William made a windmill to generate power for his parents' home, before using his technological know-how to transform the lives of his fellow villagers in Wimbe, Malawi. He has shown Year Six that we can overcome obstacles and fulfil our dreams with just the minimum of resources and a positive attitude. Read all about it below ...
A current must-see on Netflix, the story of William Kamkwamba, 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,' has fired up our Year Six journalists. After reading his moving memoir, Year Six turned the story of the boy who brought wind-powered electricity to his village into some stunning news stories. Using only scraps and old bicycle parts, William made a windmill to generate power for his parents' home, before using his technological know-how to transform the lives of his fellow villagers in Wimbe, Malawi. He has shown Year Six that we can overcome obstacles and fulfil our dreams with just the minimum of resources and a positive attitude. Read all about it below ...
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