International School Award

By 2020 the government would like all schools to be models of good global citizenship, enriching their educational mission with active support for the well-being of the global environment and community.

Whinstone’s awards Foundation Level – we introduced

Internationalism partnering with Ecole Saint Augustin in Boulogne

Intermediate Level – we established an international ethos throughout the school, which is included in the school development plan. This involved substantial curriculum-based international activity demonstrating collaborative work…..

Our French partner Ecole Saint Augustin in Boulogne

Our UK partnerThe Laurance Haines

School, Watford.

Our Texan partner British School of Houston

Our Ghanaian Partner

Adubinsu High School in the Ashanti region

Our Ugandan partnerDear Sacha,How are you and how is your life? Me I am okay and how are your studies at Whinstone Primary School? My school is called Namungoona Primary school located in Kampala Uganda. Do you know Uganda? Uganda is located in Africa. It is a beautiful country with game parks, zoos, rivers, lakes and forests. When are coming to visit me Sacha? If you come to visit me, I will kill a goat for you to eat .I have 4 goats and 2 cows. I always go to bush to graze with my parents. At school I like science. What about you?Please reply back. Resty

Last year, this year Ghana:Y4S exchanged letters with Afua’s students detailing home and school lifeCocoa productionFair Trade chocolate barsChristmas shoe boxesDVD Y3 Christmas concert and snow in the area

Y4S to work on project Sustainable Development – recycling here and thereFair Trade coffee mornings inviting parents

Last year, this year Uganda:Y3M exchanged e-mails with their pupilsNursery sent examples of art work and celebration of cultural festivalsRaised money to help improve their classroom facilities

Y5W to work on project Universal Primary Education e.g.Subjects studied, assessment procedures, daily routine, timetable, school meals, school uniform, playground games, friendships, Golden Rules, future aspirations, school clubs and term breaks.

Last year, this year

France:Exchange of correspondence to enhance language learning and cultural experience. DVD playground games and activitiesCulminating in pupil & teacher visit

Repeat exchange of correspondence and residentialMutual topic – traditional/regional music

Last year, this year USAY3W exchanged introductory letters

Y3C/A to work on topic of school meals: food, environment, routine, etiquette, similarities/differences

International activities French Fun Days Nursery – celebration of religious

festivals

International activities Nursery’s celebration of religious

festivals

KS2 2012 Summer Olympics

UK Partner To look at a school very different from

ours; a school in Hertfordshire“Our school population is a reflection of the rich cultural diversity of the community. Our children originate from many different countries, speaking a large number of languages. We believe this makes our school a vibrant and exciting place to be.”

In a nut shell……. We need to demonstrate that through

the inclusion of an international focus in Whinstone Primary School, we are able to offer to our children, a range of experiences that will enhance their learning and raise awareness of their national and international identity.