All this month at St Bonaventure’s we are celebrating Black History Month by acknowledging the myriad of wonderful contributions black individuals have made to our country and London in particular over the years.
The celebrations run throughout the month of October with Mr Halliwell putting together a slide show of role models – both men and women – for Form teachers to discuss with their students each morning.
Daily inspirational stories are being posted on our Facebook page StBons too and already these are proving to be exceptionally popular with our community.The first to be posted was Asquith Xavier who has strong connections with St Bon’s as his grandsons came here, the last only left this summer. Walter Tull was a local hero who died in the First World War and was a professional footballer, playing for Clapton FC, who became the first black commissioned officer in the British Army.
Teachers and students are also being encouraged to find out about other inspirational people – all the better if there is a local connection.
Other activities are planned in school with teachers, staff and students getting involved and lessons reflecting this important month.
“There are so many wonderful people who did positive things, it is hoped that by sharing their story, our students will learn about them and the difference they made to society “ added Mr Halliwell.
Black History Month was first celebrated in London in 1987.
To take a look at some of the slides click on the link below.
