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We decided to develop the
International Dimension experienced in our schools. We agreed that it would be a good aim for our Catholic Family of Schools to work on similar projects
in Focus Weeks with a goal to achieving Global Schools Awards or ISA.
St Catherine's have linked with a school in Zambia
Niza Trust School, ZambiaWe have successfully been awarded a Global Curriculum Project Grant, our Year 3 and Year 5 classes
will be working with classes from the Niza Trust, our twin school in Zambia, for three years.
Our aims for the project are:
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To continue to strengthen our partnership
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To jointly embed the global dimension of sustainable
development in our Design & Technology (DT) curriculums
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To challenge pupil perceptions of culture and standards
of quality of lifeSt. Catherine's DT curriculum is based around
QCA units and we are hoping to enhance our DT teaching and learning through a more global context.The two schools will work together on projects on each side of the globe, they will be looking at:
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Collecting and comparing their carbon footprints
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Working out ways to recycle and reuse to make toys
and objects which reflect sustainable useThe Niza Trust will be
examining our curriculum, looking at delivering a QCA unit in their school, and sharing their reflections and ideas on how
it could be developed.
Mr Wilson will be visiting Zambia
with Mrs Biggs in May 2010, and the Zambian teachers from Niza will be coming to see us in July - look out for further updates!
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