Black History Month Objective – to celebrate the success of three black British athletes and send them a ‘tweet’ that recognises their achievements

Why do Black people need a history month? In an ideal world, the month would not be necessary, because schools and the National Curriculum would fully recognise and appreciate the contribution of black people throughout history. Sadly that is not the case. The Black community uses October as an opportunity to share with the world its vast contributions: a time to demonstrate pride in its creativity, respect for its intellect and a celebration of its cultural identity - which is far too often misrepresented by the media.

As part of these celebrations, we are going to look at the success of three black British athletes. EMERSON PARK ACADEMY

We are then going to ask you to write a ‘tweet’, of 280 characters, to one of these athletes. We will send the best messages via the school site.

Mohammed ‘Mo’ Farah

Mohammed ‘Mo’ Farah Was born in Somalia Came to Britain aged 8, speaking very little English 2001 - won European Junior 5000m title 2010 - first British man to run sub 13 minutes for the 5000m with a National Record time of 12:57:94 London Olympics – became one of only five people to win 5000m and 10,000m double

Mohammed ‘Mo’ Farah - Foundation What we want to do: BY THE END OF 2012, WE AIM TO: Build 50 water wells across Somalia by the end of 2012 Provide and distribute a month's supply of food to a minimum of 20,000 people Provide water sources for farms and their livestock by building at least 8 water canals in the areas worst affected by the drought Support agricultural development by providing livestock and farming tools to 10 farms across Somalia Provide a month's medical support to 40,000 people

Nicola Adams

Nicola Adams Key Facts Country Great Britain & N. Ireland Competed in BOXING Women's Flyweight (51kg) Date of birth 26 Oct 1982 Height 1.64m Weight 51kg On August 9th 2012, Nicola Adams became the first woman to win an Olympic boxing gold medal at the Summer Olympics

Ade Adepitan

Ade Adepitan A legend of the wheelchair basketball court, Ade achieved a lifetime ambition when he made the 2000 Paralympics. Four years later he won a bronze medal at the 2004 Games in Athens, nailing two free throws in the dying seconds to beat world champions the USA along the way. Ade does a lot of charity work, particularly supporting many charities to help other people with physical disabilities. He is a patron to two charities called Go Kids Go (formerly known as Association of Wheelchair Children) and The Scope Charity. He is also a great supporter of the National Society of the Prevention of the Cruelty to Children Charity and the WheelPower Charity. Ade travelled to Ghana in support of Comic Relief. He also participated in the Disabled Motoring UK Alps 2011 Challenge.[4 ] Ade is also an Athlete Ambassador for Right to Play, the world's leading sport for development charity.[5]

Write a ‘tweet’, of 280 characters, to one of these athletes Write a ‘tweet’, of 280 characters, to one of these athletes. We will send the best messages via the school site. Give your Tweets to your form tutor and they will be judged by Ms Hampton and Mrs Crawley.