At our last whole-school assembly, Mrs Corrigan launched Black History Month at Lockers Park, encouraging the boys to discover the stories of remarkable people whose achievements, experiences and contributions have not always received the recognition they deserve.
In assembly, we reflected on the lives of Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges and Harriet Tubman — three remarkable figures whose courage took different forms, but whose actions helped to challenge injustice and create change.
From Harriet Tubman, who repeatedly risked her own safety to guide enslaved people towards freedom, to Rosa Parks, whose refusal to give up her bus seat became an important moment in the Civil Rights Movement, and Ruby Bridges, who was just six years old when she walked into a previously all-white school in the face of hostility — their stories gave our boys much to think about.
The assembly linked powerfully with Courage, one of our shared Lockers Park and Harrow Values. Courage is not always loud or dramatic. Sometimes it is standing up for what is right, taking the first step when something feels difficult, or choosing to support someone else.
Throughout October, our boys will continue to learn about explorers, inventors, pioneers, athletes and activists, discovering stories that broaden their understanding of Black history and encourage them to be curious about the experiences of others.
We look forward to sharing some of that learning throughout Black History Month. Keep watching our social media channels and Instagram for updates @lockers_lifeandlearning