Wolverhampton primary schools partner up with Zambia
Four schools from Wolverhampton are joining forces with schools in Africa as part of a unique global education programme.
Warstones, Woodfield, Wodensfield and St Michael’s C of E primaries have forged partnerships with Kiine, Kananga and Kakaindu primary schools in Zambia via the Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning project.
Pupils will tackle issues such as climate change, gender equality and how to live sustainably.
As part of the project, teachers from the Black Country schools are planning to visit Africa during May half-term to share their experiences and insights about how they can improve global learning in schools.
Next year teachers from Zambia will travel to Wolverhampton on a reciprocal visit.
Connecting Classrooms is run in more than 30 countries by the British Council in partnership with the Department for International Development - aiming to encourage young people to make a positive contribution to society on a global scale.
Sir Ciarán Devane, CEO of the British Council, said: "I am delighted that Warstones, Woodfield, Wodensfield and St Michael’s C of E are taking on this excellent opportunity.
"Their commitment to equip young people with skills and understanding for life and work in an increasingly global economy is to be commended."
Mrs Fiona Feeney, headteacher at Warstones Primary School said: "We hope that by taking part in the Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning project we will give our children the chance to learn from others and their experiences.
"We want children to discover and embrace wholeheartedly the importance of everyone having the same rights and expectations for a fair and just society, and through global learning, teachers will be able to focus on key issues such as climate change, gender equality and sustainable living.”
