Black History Month and Beyond…

At MGGS, we acknowledge and celebrate the rich diversity of our school community.

Last month, we celebrated Black History Month through a range of whole school assemblies, a workshop focused on mental health for ethnic minorities, a tutor time activity, as well as by encouraging staff to share their favourite artist of Black origin.

This week we also had our first Student Forum on the topic of ‘Black in Suburbia’ which saw a range of contributions from students across all key stages – highlighting the importance of student voice to create belonging for all.

At MGGS, we go beyond celebrating Black History Month – across many subject areas students study a wide range of influencers.

In Business, students explored the https://www.ukblackbusinessweek.com/25-top-black-entrepreneurs-to-watch-in-2025/ 

In Social Sciences, a screening of ‘Black & British, A Forgotten History’ was organised over lunchtime.

In French, through songs by Aya Nakamura, Black M & Kids United, Angelique Kidjo, students have been able to appreciate that learning a foreign language can take them places and appreciate a wide range of perspectives and cultures from as far ranging as the West Indies, Europe and Africa.

It was both humbling and inspiring to listen to our students deliver the assembly with this year’s theme, ‘Stand Firm in Power and Pride’. Siobi reminded us that we should celebrate contributions by people of Black origin every day, not just in October, quoting the great words of Angela Davis, “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” 

Edith, drawing on her personal experiences, expressed how she is ‘proud to be black, proud of her culture and community’. She concluded, ‘I think we are very incredibly blessed as a school to have such an environment created for us where we can embrace our cultures and talk freely’.

Mrs N Lawrence – Assistant Headteacher KS3