Pampawie Local Authority Junior Secondary School, Kadjebi District, Ghana

• Established 1999 (Oxfam on-the-line project - aimed at linking schools on the Meridian)

• Distance from Polesworth - 4,864 kilometres

• Nursery, primary and secondary all share one compound.

• 9 staff visits to Ghana (19 staff) and 4 visits to Polesworth (8 staff).

• 1 student visit to Ghana (24 students, 4 staff) and 1 visit to Polesworth (1 student)

• Curriculum projects – This link is fully embedded into our curriculum. There are approximately 40 schemes of work covering all year groups and a wide variety of subjects.

Agreed Aims:

1. To make long lasting friendships.

2. To develop an understanding of each other’s culture.

3. To engage in joint curriculum projects that meet the National Curriculum needs of both schools.

4. To raise awareness of sustainable development, thinking globally and acting locally.

5. To challenge myths and stereotypes and counter racism.

 6. To foster awareness and participation in global citizenship.

7. To contribute to the spiritual growth of students from both schools.