"This is Croydon" School Assembly Presentation

THIS IS CROYDON ASSEMBLY: TEACHER NOTES

TEACHER NOTES: NOT TO BE SHOWN IN THE ASSEMBLY THIS ASSEMBLY INTRODUCES CROYDON AS THE LONDON BOROUGH OF CULTURE 2023.

IT INCLUDES AN INTRODUCTORY VIDEO WITH A PERFORMANCE OF A SPECIAL POEM BY CROYDON POETY LAUREATE

THE PRESENTATION CAN BE EDITED TO ADD/REMOVE INFORMATION OR CHANGE THE LANGUAGE TO SUIT YOUR AGE GROUPS.

BEFORE HOLDING THE ASSEMBLY, SLIDES 7 & 8 SHOULD BE EDITED BY YOU PLEASE ADD INFORMATION ABOUT THE LESSONS, EVENTS, TRIPS OR ACTIVITIES YOU WILL BE RUNNING WITH YOUR SCHOOL TO MARK THE YEAR. YOU CAN FIND IDEAS FOR GETTING INVOLVED HERE: CULTURECROYDON.COM/EDUCATION YOU CAN ALSO ADD INFORMATION ABOUT A CLASS OR SCHOOL PERFORMANCE TO END THE ASSEMBLY.

This is Croydon What does it mean for us and our school?

What is a “London Borough of Culture”?

Who has heard of a “London Borough of Culture?”

Every year, just one borough is chosen.

It’s a time to celebrate the people, events, art, communities and heritage of one of London’s Boroughs.

And in 2023…. that means Croydon!

Oratorio of Hope, Shaniqua Benjamin

Let’s hear what Croydon Poet Laureate, Shaniqua Benjamin, has to say about her life in Croydon.

Her poem is called ‘Oratorio of Hope’

(2) Oratorio of Hope (This is Croydon, London Borough of Culture) – YouTube

REFLECT

1. How did the poem make you feel about Croydon?

2. What makes you proud to be from Croydon? It could be a person, a place, an event, a community, a feeling…

SHARE

1. Discuss your ideas with the person next to you.

2. I will call just a few of you to share what you discussed.

All great ideas – and there are lots more!

Croydon has a rich history of artistic talent and influencers.

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and his daughter Avril, Kirsty MacColl, Stormzy, Nadia Rose… and many more.

Croydon Symphony Mural Image copyright: Museum of Croydon 2023

Maybe someone in this room will be added to this mural in the future! Is it you?!

How is our school involved?

TEACHER NOTE USE THIS SLIDE TO OUTLINE WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING WITH YOUR PUPILS TO MARK “THIS IS CROYDON” FIND EVENTS AND RESOURCES HERE: CULTURECROYDON.COM/EDUCATION

Pupil Performance

TEACHER NOTE USE THIS SLIDE TO INTRODUCE A PERFORMANCE FROM ONE OF YOUR OWN CLASSES OR GROUPS – IT COULD BE THE SCHOOL CHOIR, DRAMA, OR DANCE CLUB. ALTERNATIVELY, CHOOSE A CELEBRATORY SONG FOR THE WHOLE SCHOOL TO SING TOGETHER TO END THE ASSEMBLY.