The Brief
DESIGN a project that would tackle barriers to learning, improve academic success in the classroom and promotes intercultural dialogue.
DEVISE opportunities for students, and teachers from three rival schools and the wider community to build better relationships and feel a greater sense of cohesion.
What We Did: Concept Development, Strategic Consultation, Programme & Event Management, Teacher Development, Learning Resource, Conference Presentation
Creative Partners
Nomad Creative Consultancy, Mahogany Arts, Ancestral Hands, Paradigm, Writer/ Director Olusola Oyeleye, Photographer Charlie Phillips, Metronomes Steel Orchestra, Steel Pan Ensemble, Soul Survivors Music Magazine
“Through a genuine engagement with the arts the young people developed skills and self-esteem that have had a far-reaching legacy. ”
“3 schools
1, 200 students
150 teachers
11 Professional artists
700 + public engagement
4 Inset days for teachers
1 Learning resource
15 specialised workshops ”
The Approach
SOURCE a Creative Consultant with African Caribbean heritage to identify cultural practitioners with historical knowledge and understanding of the social significance of the cultural festival.
INTEGRATE the cultural arts across maths, science, citizenship and the visual arts. Core values of hope, unity and respect to underpin the programme and enhance community cohesion
DELIVER a Teacher Training programme on history of carnival, design & construction to embed the arts, science and maths across the curriculum.
The Impact
1,200 teachers and students and 700 members of the public participated in the cultural arts programme and procession.
RESPECT and understanding of each others' cultural differences and similarities.
TEACHERS explored the cultural heritage, identity and history of their students and the wider community.
AWARENESS of the deeper purpose and meaning behind carnival was revealed through the programme of professional development training sessions and design workshops.