Museum Learning

Afro Hair
Our current exhibition looks at the political, historical, scientific, and business implications of Afro hair. This exhibition showcases different aspects of Afro hair. It aims to celebrate identity and acceptance within the community. We hope this exhibition will allow our students to celebrate their hair.
Within the exhibition you can see straightening and natural hair care products, head wraps, barber tools, and more. These objects help us to share important stories and evoke conversation whether that be about:

• Beauty standards over time,
• The science behind hair care products,
• The impact of significant individuals such as Madam C.J Walker, or
• The social art of hair braiding and its history

Humanities Enrichment
The current exhibition inspired students to find out more about Afro hair.
Students explored:

• the impact of Madam C.J Walker
• the effects of the Civil Rights Movement and Black Power Movement.

Their research and discussions will contribute to an online exhibition.

A Yew Tree or a Monster?

Without context does literature lose its meaning?
Year 7 students visited a Yew Tree within the grounds of St Mary’s Church. This sensory exploration supported students to analyse the symbolism used within ‘A Monster Calls’. The visit enabled students to develop their ideas and vocabulary which helped them to write higher quality poetry in response to the Yew Tree.

Year 10 History: Battlefield Tours

37 students ventured over to Belgium to explore cemeteries, places of remembrance and trenches of the First World War.
Part of the overnight stay included taking part in the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate where a wreath was laid on behalf of The Langley Academy following the Last Post bugle call.
Noah, one of the participating Year 10 students reflected on his experience - “My Belgium experience was fun, memorable, and reflective. On the trip we were able to experience the trenches, weapons, Menin Gate memorial, cemeteries, town of Belgium and museum. I was also lucky enough to visit the war grave of my Great Great Grandad who is buried near the places we were set to visit. Our guide was very good to us and taught us many lessons and fun facts about the war and the cemeteries as well as an Ex-military officer. They also gave us time to go into town on our own and explore the shops and to find souvenirs. We visited many cemeteries of German, British and French soldiers with stories told and presented by our guide. This trip helped me reflect on the true meaning of remembrance and why it is still done to this day.”