Mrs. Clark’s Grade 5/6 class at St. Angela Merici took part in a special Black History Month collaboration with the Buxton Museum, creating powerful artwork for the museum’s inaugural Students Speak Black History Series.
Inspired by the theme Stamp Your Story, students designed original stamps featuring inspirational Black figures, bringing history to life through art and storytelling. Throughout the project, they engaged in meaningful discussions, learning from one another while exploring Black heritage in a creative and thoughtful way.
“The students were so excited to take part in this initiative,” said Mrs. Clark. “It was wonderful to see them collaborate, reflect, and express their learning in such a unique way. We are grateful to the Buxton Museum for providing this opportunity.”
Michelle Robbins, Curator of the Buxton National Historic Site & Museum, emphasized the importance of the collaboration, stating, “We were delighted to collaborate with Mrs. Clark and her Grade 5/6 class from St. Angela Merici on this exciting exhibit series, called Students Speak Black History. Our vision was to inspire students to engage with Black History in a deeply creative and meaningful way—encouraging not just learning, but also reflection on the remarkable individuals who challenged barriers and drove change. More importantly, we hope this experience empowers students to become changemakers in their own schools and communities. The stamps they designed for our first series Stamp Your Story were extraordinary, and our visitors have been captivated by their work. It’s incredible to see how creativity and learning intersect, and how these students wholeheartedly embraced the significance and impact of Black History. We look forward to future collaborations and are excited to watch this new exhibition series continue to grow and inspire!”
Principal Juli Faubert expressed pride in the students’ work, saying, “We’re so proud of the creative and meaningful ways our students have celebrated Black History Month. This project truly showcases their thoughtfulness and eagerness to learn, and it reminds us how art and storytelling bring us together.”
The exhibit is now on display at the Buxton Museum, where visitors can experience the students’ artwork and the stories they tell.
