Our school History Department has just launched a poetry competition in school to tie in with Black History Month 2023.
This morning, in form, pupils watched a short video and viewed a presentation explaining more.
The National Black History Month Poetry Competition is anchored in the empowering theme Saluting Our Sisters. The competition aims to reach out to poets of all backgrounds and ages to celebrate the myriad contributions, challenges, and vibrant legacies of black women. In the spirit of inclusivity, this competition is open to everyone.
The poetry competition is inviting our young writers to tell the stories of trailblazing black women who have made notable strides in their professions or endeavours, personal accounts of black women who have been pillars of strength and inspiration and candid introspections on the joy, pride, and essence of being a black woman.
Pupils can write about internationally acclaimed figures, cherished family members, community heroines, or draw from personal experiences, every story is valued and vital.
Further information about the competition can be found on the History Firefly page.
