The Marcus Garvey Nursery was opened in 1976, by Harambee Organisation Ltd

Introduction

The Marcus Garvey Nursery was opened in 1976, by Harambee Organisation Ltd, which is a Voluntary Organisation.

The nursery aims to provide the best possible start to early years education, thus overcoming the cycle of under achievement amongst black children. The children are provided with the basis for a positive identity and exposed to the necessary pre-school skills for entry into mainstream school.

The nursery was initially formed to cater for the black community, due to the poor facilities in regards to housing, education and poor job prospects. The nursery aims to give the pupils an understanding of their heritage, as well as to know their own self worth and respect for themselves and the community.

The nursery feels it is important for every child to receive support from the staff, as well as their parents in an effort to laying a good foundation for their child.

The Curriculum
We recognise that basic skills in writing and mathematics are essential in the mainstream school, however, we are concerned with all round development. (PLICES) Physical, Linguistic, Intellectual, Cultural, Emotional and Spiritual development. Therefore we tailor all the activities to meets these needs. We also cover in all sections for curriculum, Black History and have projects that focus on the heroes of our times.

The Nursery has been named after Marcus Garvey, as he has shown that a single person can make a difference. That black people are capable of owning and running their own businesses, that people have the right to be treated fairly and equally. But most of all, that the achieve your greatest ambitions does require education and knowledge. Thus, one of our Nursery mottos is :-

"Rise as High as the very stars"

The Future
Marcus Garvey Nursery is approaching the 25th Anniversary of its existence. Yet we have not forgotten the reasons why it has been established, and still feel that we have a very important part to offer the local black community. To commerate the forthcomming event, the nursery would like to start of a year long celebration with an open day at the nursery. We would like to also hear for previous pupils, parents and staff to compile a detailed history of the background of the nursery.

The nursery would also like to expand on all fronts. An after school facility and a Saturday School facility are currently in the pipeline. This is to help more black children adjust to the challenges of mainstream school and provide a helpful drop in centre for the parents. Here, Parents and pupils will be able to address the issues they have with the current educational constraints that appears to affect some black children, and also develop the community identity that has been lacking in the last few years.

With the integration of black community, the nursery aims to bring the community and education together and thus helping children feel that there is more than hope for their future and for them to remember there is

"One God, One Love and One Destiny"

Contacts
If you wish to contact the nursery about any of the facilities that they provide or to offer some support, please contact

Patricia Rochester
Marcus Garvey Day Nursery
97 - 99 Linwood Road
Handsworth
Birmingham
B21 9JQ

Tel: 0121 523 5086

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Show/Hide comments ... : Raegan Ham I've just come across this web site after searching for ideas to use to celebrate black history month with my Reception class in Bristol. Any ideas? Thought it was worth an ask September 30, 2008

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