During October, Fairlands School have been celebrating Black History Month.

 

Following the amazing summer of sport at the Paris Olympics, we decided to learn about black athletes from this year's Olympics and past sporting events. 

 

We learnt about Simon Byles, Wilma Rudolph, Mo Farah, Eva Okaro and many more. 

 

We really enjoyed learning about the different athletes and their amazing achievements. We also learnt the importance of diversity in sport and people of colour seeing themselves being represented. 

 

Year 2 learnt more about their favourite athlete- Wilma Rudolph. They made some wonderful posters full of great facts. Well done, year 2.

 

On Tuesday 15^th October, we took part in the 'Great big Live Assembly 2024'. Lots of children from around the country joined the live streamed assembly. We listened to special speakers talk about who inspires them. We even listened to an interview from Black Panthers Letitia Wright. Lots of children enjoyed this assembly and it was a great opportunity to come together and celebrate black history. 

 

If you are looking for a way to celebrate Black History Month at home- this weekend (Saturday 26^th and Sunday 27^th October). there is a live event at The Galleria in Hatfield. There will be live music, stalls, workshops and fashion. Disney+ also have a 'Black Stories' section filled with films and episodes that celebrate different cultures. Maybe you could visit Stevenage library and check out their collection of diverse stories. 

 

Well done Fairlands. Have a lovely half term break!

 

Mrs Moore :)