Paul Canoville Foundation Hosts Workshop at Nova to Challenge Stereotypes and Promote Equality and Diversity

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Paul Canoville was Chelsea FC’s first black footballer, making his debut in 1983. He visited Nova last week and delivered a workshop with Year 7 where he talked about his career as a professional footballer, including the abuse he received as the team’s first black player. The Paul Canoville Foundation works in schools to break down barriers and promote diversity, inclusion and belonging in young people. They were joined by the Little Coffee Company, which works to support women coffee farmers and promote fairness and equality in the industry.  

The workshop broke down some stereotypes and encouraged the students to think about equality and diversity. Students from Nova Hreod will be working on a project for International Womens’ Day, with the opportunity to win a day at Stamford Bridge as a guest of the Paul Canoville Foundation and the Little Coffee Company.  

James Harding-Mbogo, Principal at Nova Hreod Academy said: 

“We work hard at Nova Hreod Academy to ensure that racism and discrimination has no place in our community and we’re looking forward to working in partnership with the Paul Canoville Foundation on this exciting project.”