Interview with Headteacher Andrew De Silva
The collaboration we share is really important…
Milford-On-Sea Primary School
Kate Crawford, Headteacher
Bitterne Park School Immersion Programme: Interviews with Pupil ‘Buddies’
Our students benefited in many different ways, from taking on the responsibility of supporting the Chinese Student, which for many was out of their comfort zone, to learning about a culture very different from their own, and for ensuring that the visitors got a good impression of our school and country.
Bay House School Immersion Programme: Interviews with Visiting Pupils
Barry Fanning, Headteacher Woodcroft Primary
“It’s all being very quick, it was only just before Christmas that we started talking about it and we had the opportunity to host Primary school children and jumped at it. It’s been brilliant, I think our children have made real connections with our visitors. I think the big thing for me is the fact that they’ve understood what children from a different culture go through on a daily basis, and not just the differences but the similarities. It has been great to see how similar the children are in their likes and dislikes. The children from China have been so respectful, they have been an absolute delight to have.”
Partner Schools
Our students and school benefited by experiencing another culture, leadership opportunities for those who acted as buddies, and allowing reflection on our own teaching practices.
