Pupils at Monkton C of E Primary School have celebrated Black History Month by dedicating a week’s learning to the topic.
Their week ended with them creating a marvellous museum to show their work and teach their parents and carers the things they had found out.
The children came together to find out about inspirational Black people of the past and how they can be inspired by them to achieve great things. The children in Key Stage 2 used their courage to put on presentations for the younger children.
Pupils at Monkton C of E Primary School can now tell you all about people such as Walter Tull (the first Black army officer and one of the first Black footballers) and many more. One Year 3 pupil said: “Simone Biles worked so hard at gymnastics and now I am going to work just as hard to get my medals.”
A highlight of the week was the ‘Black History Museum’ the children created for their parents and carers to visit after school. The parents and carers were invited into the school hall to see all the art projects, writing tasks and other work produced throughout the week. One parent said: “It was a lovely museum. Very colourful and very informative.” While Edie added: “My nan loved it.”
Head of History, Jessica Bax, added: “We have been so proud of the children during this week. They have shown a real desire to learn about inspirational Black people of the past and have really drawn on their compassion to consider their struggles. Our museum was a great opportunity for our pupils to showcase the wonderful things they do here at Monkton C of E Primary School!”
