Celebrating Black History Month at Saint Jérôme!

We’re excited to be celebrating Black History Month at Saint Jérôme! Throughout October, pupils have been learning about the rich heritage, culture, and achievements of Black people past and present. Through stories, art, and discussion, they have been exploring the themes of diversity, respect, and community.

Each class is working on a creative project inspired by a Black artist. These projects will be completed by 20th October and displayed in a special school exhibition.

• Reception & Year 1 – Alma Thomas (artist): colourful collages inspired by her vibrant abstract style

• Year 2 – Christina Shingler (author): writing and illustrating a book celebrating something special about themselves

• Year 3 – Elsie Owusu (architect): designing or building a model of an imaginative building

• Year 4 – Dennis Morris (photographer): capturing a photograph that represents their community or culture

• Year 5 – Pablo Fanque (circus performer): creating and sharing a short performance inspired by his life and work

• Year 6 – Yesha Townshend (poet): composing a poem that reflects identity, community, or hope

We look forward to showcasing the children’s creativity and celebrating the incredible contributions of Black artists, writers, and performers—past and present.

Come and meet the teachers

There will be an opportunity for parents/guardians to meet their child(ren)’s class teacher(s) on Tuesday 23rd September. We will be hosting two half hour sessions and invite you to attend one of these, there is no need to book.

Please see details below:

Tuesday 23rd September, 4pm – 4.30pm
or
Tuesday 23rd September, 5pm – 5.30pm

Staff will direct you to classrooms via the main school entrance.

Saint Jérôme achieves LabelFrancEducation accolade

Saint Jérôme School is one of only four schools in the United Kingdom to have received the LabelFrancEducation accolade, a quality mark for French-speaking bilingual education abroad. This ensures the support of the French Government and the continuation of Saint Jérôme as an examination centre for the French Government official DELF qualifications. Every aspect of the school’s French provision continues to grow and flourish, from classroom lessons, to teaching other subjects through French, to visits and visitors and competitions. Art and PE, which are taught in French remain an outstanding aspect of the school’s provision.