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Story of a 1960’s Black Nurse – Worksheet:
A social history research document for Year 9 students. This is the oral history account of Esmel May Woma, who arrived in Nottingham from Jamaica in the early 1960s to study nursing, Woma’s narrative provides a first-hand account of the positive contributions made by the Windrush generation to the NHS. The 2.5-page document offers a significant backdrop for character development, stage plays, and family discussions. Subjects: History, Citizenship, and English.

This resource serves as a bridge between generations, offering a first-hand account that sheds light on the positive contributions made to the NHS by the Windrush generation. It provides educators, parents, and guardians with a unique opportunity to engage students in meaningful discussions and activities, perfectly suited for both classroom and home learning environments.

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This bundle includes three resources that investigate the African and Caribbean perspectives of migration to Britain from the 1960s. The themes are identity, belonging, family displacement, the Windrush experience, and contributions to the NHS. These resources will help teachers create unique classroom activities, especially in creative writing and short monologue performances. It invites educators and students to explore, reflect, and celebrate the rich tapestry of identities within our shared history. About Me – Worksheet: Contemporary personal stories of migration and the concept of home, shared by by Year 9 students from Hackney Free & Parochial School, London. These heartfelt narratives are designed to stimulate classroom discussions. The worksheet spans Drama, History, Citizenship, and English, offering a diverse perspective to strengthen students’ understanding of Black history and identity. The stories are part of “The Ones We Left Behind,” a Heritage Lottery-funded project produced by Lorna Holder, encouraging openness, exploration, and celebration of diversity. 3-page PDF and Word document Story of a 1960’s Black Nurse – Worksheet: A social history research document for Year 9 students. This is the oral history account of Esmel May Woma, who arrived in Nottingham from Jamaica in the early 1960s to study nursing, Woma’s narrative provides a first-hand account of the positive contributions made by the Windrush generation to the NHS. The 2.5-page document offers a significant backdrop for character development, stage plays, and family discussions. Subjects: History, Citizenship, and English. Living Under One Roof – Short Video: A video of a monologue set in the 1960s about family separation. “Living Under One Roof,” is a captivating short video, perfect as a lesson starter for ages 11-18. Subjects: Citizenship, Drama, and Modern History. The story follows Dorothy, a hard-working single mother from Rhodesia, desperate to bring her four children to England. A useful resource for developing knowledge about the global movement of families to Britain during the 1960s, and sheds light on the challenges faced by families and communities. The monologue is part of the stage production and exhibition “Living Under One Roof,” written, directed, and curated by Lorna Holder.

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leegreatorex

7 years ago
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This interview transcript has a great deal of potential, especially for Black History month themed activities. It could be used in drama classes to stimulate students creative imagination or in history classes as a primary source regarding post war immigration. Recommended

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