THE MANGO

The Mango is a fruit of life and growth and is culturally significant for both  Black African and Caribbean people.

Apart from it's popularity due to taste and versatility in the way that it can be eaten, it is also a higly nutritous fruit. The fruit flesh of a ripe mago contains high levels of protein, vitamins A,B,and C, iron, calcium and sugar. The Mango is therefore a natural source of many of the dietary essentials for health, well-being and developing natural immune systems in the body.

The Mango also has symbolic significance for us as described below.  

In the centre is a seed which represents the heart and soul from which we gain and develop our sense of morals and values.

Surrounding the seed is the pulp of the Mango, which represents the mind. The mind controls our every action, our thoughts and decisions. It determines how we choose to behave towards others and how we map our lives in relation to our Brothers and Sisters. The mind determines who and what we are. The pulp of the Mango is similarly the essence and quality of the fruit.

The skin of the Mango represents the outer body which encapsulates the mind and the heart. Without the skin, the pulp and the seed would rot, without the body, the mind and the heart would die.

 All three dimensions are interlinked and must be nurtured and nourished; one without another will not survive. This Web Site seeks to take a holistic approach and support all aspects of personal growth, development and fulfilment of Black pupils.

THE VILLAGE

The concept of the village can easily be summarised in the words of John Donne the 17th century poet and philosopher who said,  "No man is an Island". In other words, we do not stand alone without the support of those around us. This is further amplified in the African saying that "It takes two to bring a child into the world, but it takes a whole village to raise a child."

It is this final point that underlies our commitment to support the "villagers", namely the Parents, the Communities and the Schools in empowering their children for their future.