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Leicestershire schools awarded for global links
Posted on 20/09/10
A record number of Leicestershire schools are celebrating after scooping major awards for their flourishing worldwide links with countries as widespread as Jamaica, Nepal and Kenya.
A total of 30 Leicestershire County Council schools double last years number have received the Governments prestigious International School Award. This recognises their outstanding work with partner schools in places which also include Ethiopia, Kuwait, China, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, France and Italy.
The schools involved have been working on joint projects to support learning in science, geography, sport, citizenship, rights and responsibilities, languages and learning about the environment.
The majority of schools in Leicestershire now have international partnerships to help develop pupils global awareness, an understanding of other cultures and preparing young people for work in a global economy.
Examples of exciting projects schools have been involved with include students at Gartree High School in Oadby learning about life in Kenya from their partner school just outside Mombassa. The students have also been sharing projects and ideas about the environment, culture and food in each others countries.
Longslade Community College and Stonehill High School in Birstall have been working with partner schools in Kuwait, sharing information, experiences and greetings cards for important festivals such as Christmas and Eid as part of their religious education lessons. The schools will also be hosting a visit from Kuwaiti teachers in October.
Bosworth Community College in Desford, Market Bosworth High School and Winstanley Community College in Braunstone Town have been working with schools in Nigeria and Sudan. They have shared students work about national cultures and produced accounts and presentations on daily life. The sixth formers at Bosworth College produced a thoughtful DVD about national identity.
A group of four schools in the Lutterworth area have a flourishing partnership with schools in Kingston, Jamaica. Lutterworth College, Lutterworth High School, Gilmorton Chandler C of E Primary School and Birkett House Special School are all involved.
The schools have exchanged information on a typical day and Birkett House students produced a presentation and video to send to Jamaica.
Ivan Ould, Leicestershire County Councils Cabinet Member for the Children and Young Peoples Service, said: Its wonderful that the work of so many Leicestershire County Council schools has been recognised with these prestigious awards and Id like to send my congratulations to all involved.
International links adds a global dimension to pupils learning experience and are helping young people to develop vital skills.
Schools international links are funded by the British Council.
The 30 schools to receive the awards are listed below:
Ashby-De-La-Zouch Church of England Primary School
Bosworth Community College in Desford
Bottesford Church of England Primary School
Brookvale High School in Groby
Broom Leys School in Coalville
Eastfield Primary School in Thurmaston
Foxton Primary School
Gartree High School in Oadby
Great Dalby School
Holywell Primary School in Loughborough
Kibworth Church of England Primary School
Kilby St Mary's Church of England Primary School
King Edward VII Science and Sport College
Langmoor Primary School in Oadby
Launde Primary School in Oadby
Little Hill Primary School in Wigston
Longslade Community College in Birstall
Lutterworth College
Market Bosworth High School
Newbridge High School in Coalville
Old Mill Primary School in Broughton Astley
Queniborough Church of England Primary School
Saint Martin's Catholic School in Stoke Golding
Sheepy Magna Church of England Primary School
Shepshed High School
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School in Quorn
Stanton-Under-Bardon Primary School
Stonebow Primary School in Loughborough
Water Leys Primary School in Wigston
Westfield Junior School in Hinckley
Photo opportunity
Photographers are welcome to take pictures of students from Gartree High School cooking up a typical Kenyan meal of Ugali as part of their studies about life in Kenya. This will be at 2.10pm on Thursday, September 16th at Gartree High School in Oadby.
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