Black History Month

Celebrating iconic figures, thinkers, and artists across generations, our primary school pupils have recently engaged in an inspiring series of creative projects tailored to each year group.

Year 1 kicked off our learning by celebrating the work of illustrator Dapo Adeola, focusing closely on his uplifting book Hey You and producing vibrant artwork to accompany their reflections. Moving up to Year 2, the children learnt about Floella Benjamin by exploring her book Coming to England, which inspired a stunning collection of artwork titled From Trinidad to England.

In Year 3, pupils focused their attention on the realm of fine art by learning about Alma Thomas, paying particular attention to her magnificent painting titled Resurrection. Year 4 also explored the world of contemporary art, taking time to learn about Lubaina Himid, the pioneer of the British Black Arts Movement, whose vibrant theatrical installations and portraits gave the children plenty of rich themes to discuss and explore.

Year 5 celebrated the iconic Jean-Michel Basquiat, studying his expressive style before creating their own bold, inspired artwork. Finally, our Year 6 pupils celebrated the legendary literary figure Maya Angelou, immersing themselves in her powerful words and honing their performance skills by bringing her poetry to life.