2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the HMT Empire Windrush arriving in Britain on 22nd June 1948.
We would LOVE to visit your students to celebrate Windrush Day! Therefore, please do read below for more information about all our wonderful Empire Windrush programmes, complete our online enquiry form, or get in touch if you would like to discuss how we can work with your school.
All Aboard the Windrush (Assembly & Workshops- KS1 & KS2)
In this in live performance of ‘All Aboard!’ pupils will meet Grace as she and her son Clinton wave goodbye to their homeland and prepare for a new life in post-war Britain. What will they miss? Why are they starting a new life in the Motherland? What was life like on board the Empire Windrush in 1948? During the follow up workshops, pupils will be led through a variety of activities and exercises which will encourage them to creatively reflect upon and explore the themes of diversity, inclusion, discrimination and belonging.
All Aboard the Windrush (Film, Assembly & Workshops – KS1 & KS2)
In this brilliant filmed version of our live performance of ‘All Aboard!’ pupils will watch Clinton and his Mum wave goodbye to their homeland and prepare for a new life in post-war Britain. The film is watched within a 45 minute Educator led interactive assembly and then followed by up to four drama workshops with an experienced and engaging Bigfooter. During the follow up workshops, pupils will be led through a variety of activities and exercises which will encourage them to creatively reflect upon and explore the themes of diversity, inclusion, discrimination and belonging.
All Aboard the Windrush (Filmed Resource- KS1 & KS2)
***Purchase before 26th May for a 50% discount!***
This beautiful educational film for KS1 and KS2 pupils follows mother and son Clinton and Grace as they journey aboard The Empire Windrush. What will they miss? Why are they starting a new life in the ‘Motherland’? And what was life like on board the Empire Windrush in 1948? The film is also accompanied with a teacher resource pack. Watch the trailer HERE!
The Story Tree Stories; My Friend Flo (Storytelling Workshops- EYFS)
Inspired by the true story of Floella Benjamin as she travelled from Trinidad to London as part of the Windrush generation. Join Tara as she re-tells the story of her friend Flo, a 10 year old girl who finds herself in a new country, surrounded by new people, and experiencing new things. A story of friendship, hope and determination that explores what ‘new’ means for a young black girl in 1960s England.