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.

 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…..

 Ecole Saint Augustin in Boulogne

The Laurance Haines School, Watford.

 British School of Houston

Adubinsu High School in the Ashanti region

Dear 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

 Ghana: Y4S exchanged letters with Afua’s students detailing home and school life Cocoa production Fair Trade chocolate bars Christmas shoe boxes DVD Y3 Christmas concert and snow in the area Y4S to work on project Sustainable Development – recycling here and there Fair Trade coffee mornings inviting parents

 Uganda: Y3M exchanged s with their pupils Nursery sent examples of art work and celebration of cultural festivals Raised 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.

France: Exchange of correspondence to enhance language learning and cultural experience. DVD playground games and activities Culminating in pupil & teacher visit Repeat exchange of correspondence and residential Mutual topic – traditional/regional music

 USA Y3W exchanged introductory letters Y3C/A to work on topic of school meals: food, environment, routine, etiquette, similarities/differences

 French Fun Days  Nursery – celebration of religious festivals

 Nursery’s celebration of religious festivals

 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.”

 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.