Broadford Celebrates Black History 2024 - 'Golden' Music Video

 

At Broadford Primary, we explored this year's theme for Black History Month, 'Reclaiming Narratives'.

The message of acknowledging the journeys of cultures and taking charge of how you want to remembered echoed throughout the school and we chose to make a music video to the song 'Golden' by Jill Scott.

From Nursery to Year 6, our Broadford children are bringing joy to our screens.

Enjoy!

An Author Visit at Broadford!

 

We are excited to welcome the author of one of our '105 Books before you leave Broadford' this coming Tuesday 22nd October!

Toyin Owoseje, a seasoned journalist and published author, wrote 'Wonderfully Me' to remind young readers to be proud of who they are, respect others and be kind to one another. The books also teaches all readers to celebrate diversity. 

There is a fantastic opportunity to purchase your own signed copy of 'Wonderfully Me' prior to Toyin Owoseje's visit. If you would like to do so, do contact the school office on Monday 21st October 2024. 

We look forward to welcoming Toyin as she inspires our Broadford children! 

Broadford Celebrates Black History Month

 

October brought us many joys this year and one of them was the celebrations of Black History Month.

Black History Month is a momentous occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black people to British society.

Watch Broadford's Whole School Celebration Dance

Song: Jerusalema by Master KG

“I enjoyed dancing to Jerusalem because it was really fun and easy to learn. I love the fact we danced for Black History Month.’ Karimah, Lime

Black History Month's theme this year was, Saluting our Sisters.

Each year group chose a black woman of influence , to research and acknowledge from categories such as Women Who Lead, Innovators and Entrepreneurs, Women Breaking Barriers, Women Who Move Mountains, Sheroes Among Us and Pioneering Voices.

Below are some examples of the Black and Mixed Heritage women that were celebrated throughout the school.

Sheroes Among Us - Halle Bailey

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Women Who Lead : Floella Benjamin

“She was a good person, she helped lots of people." - Darcey

“She really believed in herself.” - Victoria

“Floella was the first TV presenter with beads in hair! ”- Ronnie 

Innovators and Entrepreneurs : Karen Blackett

"It was interesting to learn about Karen Blackett and I enjoyed the art that we did !" - Qhaleed

Women Who Move Mountains : Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock

“We learnt about the scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock. I was impressed with how long she studied for and how much she knew about space.” Olivia 

Acknowledging some of these aspirational Black women and coming together in unity to dance was truly enjoyable!

Black History Month - Year 3 Art Edition 2022

  

 This week in Year 3, we have been learning all about Esther Mahlangu and her beautiful artwork. She is one of South Africa's most renowned artists! She paints vibrant geometric works based on traditional Ndebele designs. 

The children used their reflectiveness skills to reflect on their drawings and make them more colourful with the use of vibrant colouring pencils and felt tip pens.  

'I enjoyed using different shapes to create my design!' - Roman

'I loved using vibrant colours.' - Victoria 

'Lots of my family live in Pakistan and we moved over to England when we were little.' - Ayaan

Creativity is overflowing across Year 3!

Black History Month - Art Edition 2021

 Here at Broadford we have been celebrating Black History month through Art!

Each year group spent the afternoon exploring a piece of Black Art or work produced by a Black Artist.

Discussions took place about the contribution of the Black community to the arts and the stories behind the art pieces.

Year 1 , produced work inspired by Alma Thomas, who created paintings that focused on colour, rhythm and pattern that expressed her affinity with the natural world.

"I loved using all the bright colours!" - Chloe

Year 2 recreated a striking piece of art by Lois Mailou Jones. 

Year 3 discussed the diversity and emphasis on hair within the Black Community and how it used for as a medium for creativity and identity.

"There are so many different styles!" - Eden

In Year 4, they delved into the world of African Abstract art patterns!

Jean Michael Basquiat, a unique neo-impressionist artist, was explored across Year 5. They recreated a piece called 'Taschen'.

Creativity is overflowing across the whole school and the celebrations continue!

Celebrating Black History Month in Year 4

Year 4 contributed to the whole school project of Black History Month, with each class studying a different historical figure. Birch class learned more about Rosa Parks, Ash class creatively represented the story of Matthew Henson through a collective mosaic, and Larch class enjoyed the wonderful music of Louis Armstrong and created our own pictures of Wonderful Worlds.

Rosa Parks was a social activist who ignited the civil rights movement in America. She stood up for equality and fought for Black people's rights. 

Louis Armstrong is a famous musician, known best for his iconic "What a Wonderful World" and the rise to popularity of his jazz music and trumpeting. He is acclaimed for his "scatting" technique and his appreciation of the little things in life, despite a difficult life. 

Matthew Henson was the first man to reach the North Pole in 1909. However, he was not recognised for his achievements when he returned to America because of the colour of his skin. He was later recognised 100 years later. 

"Rosa Park's was very brave to stand up for herself. I think she did the right thing by sitting on the bus and saying no when she was told to move." Kezia, Birch.

"People need to treat each other equally. We should live in a fair world." Lukas, Birch. 

"It's horrible that these people weren't recognised when they did amazing things. I'm glad we can remember them now," Nicole, Larch. 

"Louis Armstrong's song (What a Wonderful World) is about love and happiness and friendship, I really like it," Frankie, Larch.

"It's so unfair that Matthew Henson did not receive a medal! Everyone is equal, no matter if you are Black or White or Asian." Hannah, Ash

"He should have gotten his medal there and then instead of waiting 100 years for it." Vinney, Ash

  

"Black Lives Matter. Just like Matthew Henson's life and achievements did too." Ife, Ash