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!
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.
We look forward to welcoming Toyin as she inspires our Broadford children!
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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“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
“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!
Headteacher: Mrs L Nicholls
Dear Parents,
Choir club finishes at the end of this half term and the last club session is on Thursday the 25th of May. From now to the end of the term, please make sure your child is collected at the usual time from their classrooms on Thursdays.
I have had so much fun teaching choir this year and I look forward to seeing lots of familiar faces next September when we start to learn the new songs for Young Voices again.
Many thanks,
Miss Higgins
Choir Lead
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.
