Black History Month 2021 - Proud to Be

October is Black History Month! This year’s theme is ‘Proud to Be.’ The campaign aims to make BHM 2021 personal and unique to individuals, families and communities, focusing on how we’re all making history all the time in our own ways, as well as the contributions and achievements of black people throughout history. The campaign encourages black people to share their life stories and achievements of what they are proud to be.

We are looking to raise the profile of BHM in our school and are looking for family members who would like to share their life story and achievements with the children. This could be through assemblies, talks to a class or even virtually through Zoom. If you have a story to share and are interested please contact Mr Carter or send an email to postbox@holytrinitydartford.co.uk.

We kicked off the celebrations at Holy Trinity with a whole school Worship where the children found out which inspirational black person they will be learning about. We also launched the art competition. The children will be showcasing their learning and finding out the winners of the competition in a Worship at the end of the month. 

Black History Month Competition Winners

Phase 1 - Rosa Parks by Abigail

Phase 2 - BHM by Raina

Phase 3 - Black Lives Matter by Nola

Reception's Choice - Barack Obama by Sophie

Black History Month Showcase

The children demonstrated their amazing learning in a wide range of performances. It was great to see the children had learnt a great deal and had a lot of fun at the same time. 

Reception - a poem about Ruby Bridges

Year One - some facts and a performance of a song by Stormzy

Year Two - a dramatic performance of the lives of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson

Year Three - a presentation about Jesse Owens and a performance of 'What a Wonderful World' by Louie Armstrong (with British sign language)

Year Four - a performance of 'Three Little Birds' by Bob Marley with children playing guitar and piano!

Year Five - a child made video and presentation about Kadeena Cox

Year Six - artwork and diary entries of Joseph Laroche

A special thanks to Josiah's Nan and Brielle and Tatiana's parents for coming in to share their stories with the children!