Throughout the month, daily 'heroes', chosen by Oratory students, were posted on screens in the Morey foyer, the main entrance to our teaching block. These heroes included Beryl Gilroy pioneering writer, teacher and part of the ‘Windrush generation; Len Kwesi Garrison who worked to support the education of Black children about their history and culture, preserving Black British history and Margaret Busby, Britain's youngest and first black female book publisher.

In assembly, Uti in U6th Form gave a powerful presentation on stereotypes which still affect millions of black people across the world on a daily basis and explained that the reason Black History Month is so important is because "it allows us to educate people about the historical context that has led us to today’s society, with the hopes that people will begin to acknowledge the importance behind their thoughts and deeds in their everyday lives."

This week, the whole school enjoyed a Black History themed lunch. Dishes included slow cooked Ox tail, jollof rice, cucumber chow, coco bread and puff puff. All recipes were provided by our food committee students and based on Senge in U6th Form's delicious family recipes.