British Coucil Awards Loxford School

Loxford has international links with schools in:

India           Zambia           Switzerland           Malawi           Dubai           Global Friendship

(Press a country link above to find out more information)

Salwan Public School (India)

http://www.salwanpublicschool.com

Our partnership with the Salwan Public School began in summer 2011. In a short space of time students have already participated or about to complete the following projects:

• Religious Studies: How different religious festivals are celebrated (Diwali for Hindus and Christmas for Christians)
• English:  Describe the works and influences of classical literalists
• Food Technology:  Video of a cookery lesson exchange
• PSHE: The rights of children
• Business Studies: Snack Attack competition (Whole Year 8)
• Economics: Comparison of Macro-economic indicators
• Citizenship: Why I like living in India/England (Whole Year 9)

Academic teaching staff at Salwan Public School

Kafwefwe Community School (ZAMBIA)

Kafwefwe Community School and Loxford School just entered into partnership in mid October 2011. We are in communication with key personnel from PEPAIDS at local level in Zambia to ensure a prosperous link.

Our Student Interact Club has already agreed to run a Bakewell Sale on Thursday 3rd November. All monies raised will go towards the Kafwefwe Community School.

The Gifted and Talented team are currently looking at possible partnering activities with this school. Watch this space for further information.

College de la Poste (Switzerland)

http://www.ecoles-sainte-croix.ch/cms/

Our partnership began in February 2011, when pupils began to write their first letters to each other. Students wrote their first letter in their own language and then subsequent ones in the language they are learning. We have exchanged 2/3 letters, and a class photo each, as well as doing a little bit of fun homework research.

Chimbongondo School (Malawi)

Our links with the Chimbongondo School was a result of winning a competition in the Evening Standard.  To date we have engaged in the following activities:

• teachers marked students work and provided feedback (Maths)
• students exchanged letters on the ‘day in the life of ...a student’ (Year 7)
• poetry and comparisons about a ‘day in the life of a student’ from both countries  (English)
• effects of climate change in Malawi and England (Geography)

The British College (Dubai)

Our links with the British School in Dubai was agreed with a former Loxford teacher.  A level Economics students will research information on the macro-economic indicators for their countries, and will share this information via a web link with students/teachers.  Teachers will use this information to support the delivery of their teaching and student learning. This project will cover England, Dubai and India.

GLOBAL FRIENDSHIP

Hand in hand, we walk through fire,
respecting people, we’ll never tire.
We laugh in harmony with each other,
treating people like one another.
Feeling safe with our hearts and soul,
fighting the obstacles as we roll.

Together we knock down the barriers of hate,
we can open our hearts to each other;
it’s not too late.
Global school alliance, we hope we can unite,
together we stand tall. A shining light.
Striving for world co-operation,
binding our love throughout the nations.

Anisha Akthar and Safia Majid (8F)