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Black History Month - Honouring Our Communities

Haverstock School proudly marked Black History Month under this year’s theme "Honouring Our Communities", engaging the whole school community through assemblies, pastoral discussions, integrated curriculum resources, and shared events. Throughout the month, assemblies led by Senior Leaders and Heads of Year invited students to explore key moments in Black history, highlighting the vital role community has played throughout history and continues to play today.

This learning carried directly into classrooms, where students uncovered powerful stories across different eras and communities. A striking example explored in Year 7 was the mystery of the 'Ivory Bangle Lady'. Did you know that a wealthy woman of North African heritage was buried in 4th-century York alongside luxury ivory treasures? Her story is just one that demonstrates that diverse, multicultural communities have been an integral part of British history for centuries, showing our students that the roots of modern multicultural Britain run far deeper than many realise.

Bringing the celebration together beyond the classroom, the school hosted a community movie night featuring Pixar’s Soul, giving students a space to reflect on identity, art, and storytelling in a relaxed environment.

Emily Farr,
Deputy Head of Sixth Form
Personal Development & Citizenship Lead – Years 11–13