Circular Category

/ Directorate for Children and Commissioning Services
Manchester Town Hall
PO Box 532
Manchester
M60 2LA
Circular letter
To: Headteachers and Principals of all secondary schools including academies / To reply please contact:
Anissa Kheratkar
Tel: / 0161 234 3647
Email: /
Date: / 8 September 2014

Circular Category:

Policy / Procedure/Guidance / Event
Training / Finance / General
Circular no: / 0792
Title: / Black History Month – World War 1 - Contribution of BME people to the war effort
Alert status: / AMBER
Summary: / KS3 Pupils are invited to attend a learning event at Manchester Town Hall to mark Black History Month on Thursday, 16 October 2014. As we approach the centenary of World War 1, the event will look at some of the contribution BME people have made as part of the war effort. The event includes video footage from World War 1, a performance produced by the People’s History Museum and will be supported by the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Trust.
Contact officer: / Anissa Kheratkar

Dear Colleague,

Manchester City Council will be hosting a learning event at the Town Hall on Thursday 16th of October to mark Black History Month. As we approach the centenary of World War 1, the theme of the event is looking at some of the contribution BME people have made as part of the war effort.

The event is aimed at Key Stage 3 pupils and will include an interactive assembly facilitated by the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Trust looking at a number of inspirational black figures who contributed to World War 1.

There will also be video footage of troops from the empire who fought in the first World War and an explanation of their role.

The event will conclude with a performance produced by the People’s History Museum which will look at the true story of Gabrielle coming to the UK from the Caribbean in the 1950’s following the end of the two world wars. Both sessions are linked to key stage 3 of the national curriculum.

The event will take place on:

Date: Thursday, 16 October 2014

Venue: Banqueting Room, Manchester Town Hall

Time: 10am - 11.45pm

(Please note that there will be a 15 minute break for refreshments)

If you are interested in bringing pupils to this event or would like further information contact: Anissa Kheratkar on tel: 0161 234 3647 or by email:

Please note places are limited so it is advised that you confirm your attendance at the earliest opportunity together with the number of places you require.

We look forward to celebrating black history with you and your pupils.

Yours sincerely,

Anissa Kheratkar

Equalities Team

HR/OD and Transformation