Young students create ‘vibrant’ canvas display.
Children from a local primary school have created a unique canvas presentation to celebrate Black History Month.
The pupils, from year 1 to 4 at Linslade Lower School, Leighton Buzzard, created the artwork as part of a series of projects to widen their understanding of the important month of commemoration, throughout October, which remembers and celebrates black peoples’ contributions to historic events.
For two weeks, the 5 to 9 year olds decorated the canvas with vibrant African fabrics. Money for materials was supplied by the school’s Parent Teacher Association.
Now it will go on display for the whole school to enjoy. It’s part of Linslade’s aim to make the curriculum inclusive and diverse in all subjects, all year round.
“It is important to broaden children’s horizons so that they see positive representations of all in society and that everyone is valued for their contributions,” said headteacher Hazel Farlam.
“The children really enjoyed the craft activities and learning all about Black History Month.”
