This week St Vincent’s have been studying Black History week. The children have been learning about when people were used as slaves because of the colour of their skin. Year 1 have focused on a lady called Harriet Tubman. She was born into a family who were already held captive as slaves. She did many things in her life which the children have learnt about. She is remembered for her great bravery as she saved over 70 slaves by helping them flee to Pennsylvania. Year 1 learnt a hymn that they used to sing. Although it was written about Moses freeing the Israelites from the Pharoah, the slaves also used it to ask God to free them. All of the class’ hard work has been used to make a book. We have given our book to Year 2 so that they will also know all about Harriet Tubman and how brave she was!