Black History Month Celebration

We were privileged to welcome The Right Honourable Stuart Lawrence to WGS during Black History Month. Stuart is the brother of Stephen Lawrence, who was tragically murdered as a result of a racist attack in London in 1993.

 As Patron of the Black Curriculum, Stuart’s main goal is to equip young people with the mindset to believe and achieve what they want in life no matter the challenges many of them may face due to factors including ethnicity and religion. Through knowledge, self-worth, determination and unity, 

Stuart spent the morning speaking to students in Years 7 - 10, and visiting students from Codsall High and Smestow Academy, encouraging them to be the best version of themselves.

In the afternoon, he talked to students in Years 7,8 and 9 from WGS and visiting local state schools about his two books, Growing Up Black in Britain and Find Your Voice and Be Your Best Self: Silence is not an Option, both of which contain many inspirational life lessons.

Background

This was an event jointly organised by our Head of Wellbeing to raise awareness of Black History Month and our Head Librarian to promote Stuart's latest books which contain many inspirational life lessons.

Pupil Involvement

145 students from years 7,8 & 9 joined 344 WGS students in years 7- 10 for the event.

Frequency

This event was part of an on-going programme of 'Meet the Author Events' and Wellbeing Outreach.