Family and friends celebrated the accomplishments of students from P.S 156 and P.S 132 on Saturday, June 15, 2019. The students artwork was displayed at a community exhibition at P.S 156. The exhibition featured the students Instant Photography and Virtual Reality Projects. Through the support of Councilman Donovan Richards and The Department of Cultural Affairs students participated in the CASA (Cultural After-School Adventures) program. In the program students learned the history and science behind instant photography and captured the Laurelton community giving the images a retro look. The students also learned about virtual reality and designed their own VR google cardboard headsets and they were displayed at the community exhibition. The design of the google cardboard was to raise the importance of access to technology in underserved communities and to engage in a conversation about the importance of access to virtual technology.
The after- school program was facilitated by: Elizabeth Hargrove, Aria Moore-Lindsay, Kathleen Pierre-Buggs in partnership with DIVAS for Social Justice.
In addition the students of PS 156 worked with Virtual Reality Teen Mentors Kaydian Walker and Damani Bobb to create a VR experience through 360 degree camera. The students recorded a 360 degree experience entitled, “Dear Black Child” by Kaydian Walker. The poem was written by Kaydian and expresses the importance of being vulnerable. Students recorded the audio reciting the poem and the visual features the beautiful new playground at P.S 156.
Parents truly enjoyed the community exhibit and were very proud of their children.
