Black History Month

In celebration of October being Black History Month, Year 5 have been learning about the extraordinary story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Born in Guadaloupe in 1745, Saint-Georges became a champion fencer, virtuoso violinist and a famous composer and conductor. His hands wielded the foil, the bow and made music with equal skill!
You can learn more about him here
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ten-pieces/KS2-joseph-bologne-chevalier-de-saint-georges-symphony-no-1-in-g-major-allegro/zrpsv9q

Year 5 have sketched portraits of this incredible man. Here is a selection of them: