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Dear North Tawton Families and Friends, October is Black History Month in the UK. It’s a time when we specifically focus on learning about Black history as it is a part of our history which has been underrepresented. By learning about the contributions and achievements of Black individuals and communities, our pupils gain a broader perspective of history that goes beyond a Eurocentric narrative. It helps them appreciate the diversity that has shaped societies, cultures, and nations throughout history, fostering empathy and a sense of justice. Teaching Black history empowers students of all backgrounds, particularly Black students, by ensuring that their heritage and cultural contributions are represented and celebrated. This can help build self-esteem and a sense of belonging, as children see themselves reflected in the stories of historical figures who made significant contributions to society. For all students, learning about Black history creates a foundation for critical thinking, encouraging them to question injustices and take pride in the diverse fabric of the UK.  Most people will know the story of Rosa Parks in USA, but do you know that in Bristol a group of men also boycotted buses due to racist segregation? We will be learning about this important movement this week.  We have worked hard as a Trust to develop or curriculum to make sure our children learn about a diverse range of people, countries and cultures throughout the year. Book amnesty Do you have any school books lurking under beds at home? Please bring them to school! We seem to be missing a lot of our free readers in particular. No judgement! We will jus be happy to get them back in to reading circulation again! Collection Pease let us know if your child is being collected by someone else. It is time consuming, and also very embarrassing for the person collecting, if we have to ring you to check.  Merry Go Round Do you have any good quality toys your children are no longer using? Don’t wait until after Christmas to donate preloved toys and clothes. Please support our local community by donating before. Merry Go Round is a wonderful community asset and they will be delighted to have lots of preloved toys to sell in the run up to Christmas. Class News To find out what we have been leaning in each class, please click on the links to our latest class blogs: Sycamore Class Hazel Class Willow Class Beech Class Chestnut Class Acorn Class
Upcoming meetings:
Volunteers Induction Friday 18th October 9.30am A safeguarding and health and safety induction for our new and current volunteers . Parent Forum Friday 8th November 9am after dropping off the children. I will share with you the aims for the year, and how we are progressing so far. I'll ask you about your views on breakfast club and after school clubs and I'll aim to answer questions. Please let me know if there is anything in particular you would like me to address. Juice and biscuits provided! Parent Consultations These will take place during the week of 11th November. Please see Dojo for appointments times to meet teachers and discuss your child's progress to date. Please see Dojo for details and reminders of our upcoming events, Wishing all of our community the very best, Tara Penny Principal Comments are closed.
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