Through the Turing Scheme, our school is proud to offer pupils the opportunity to broaden their horizons and take their learning beyond the classroom. These international visits allow children to experience new cultures, develop language and communication skills, and build friendships across borders. By working in partnership with schools around the world, we aim to inspire global citizenship, deepen cultural understanding, and give our pupils the confidence to see themselves as part of a connected, international community.
International Partnerships and Visits
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Monday 15th September, 2025
15 Sep '25
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India - February 2024
In February 2024, a group of seven staff and sixteen Year 5 and 6 pupils travelled to Rajkot, India, as part of our Turing Scheme partnership. Working alongside Veena Soni, who leads on British Council projects, we built connections with two partner schools – Panchshil School in Rajkot and The Sunshine School, Cholita.
During the visit, our pupils gained first-hand experience of Indian school life, learning about the value placed on education by their peers and exploring the cultural similarities and differences between our communities. The trip was a truly enriching experience that deepened pupils’ understanding of global citizenship and the importance of education across different cultures.
Christmas Card Exchange
This festive season, we were thrilled to take part in a Christmas card exchange with schools around the world! Our students created and sent Christmas cards to partner schools in Uganda, Florida, and Poland, sharing messages of joy and friendship across continents.
We were especially excited to receive beautiful cards from our friends in Gdańsk, Poland. Reading their warm messages brought a real sense of global connection to our classrooms. We can’t wait to write our responses and continue this wonderful tradition of spreading festive cheer worldwide.
Florida - April 2025
In a recent trip to the Center for Creative Education in West Palm Beach, Florida, ten Year 5 pupils focused on Global Goal 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation. Working alongside local students, they collaborated to create a public service announcement (PSA) highlighting the importance of protecting our oceans and keeping water sources free from pollution. The children visited a variety of sites, including a beach clean-up, a turtle rehabilitation centre, and The Hobe Sound Nature Center, gaining hands-on experience of environmental conservation and learning practical ways to make a difference. This inspiring trip strengthened pupils’ understanding of global citizenship and the impact they can have on their local and international communities.
Our link with the Center for Creative Education
World Animal Day
Pupils in Years 3, 5, and 6 created artwork inspired by wildlife species that are under threat or endangered in the UK, particularly those native to the North East. Examples include red squirrels, puffins, hedgehogs, and seals. Each class researched their chosen animal, exploring reasons for population decline and the importance of protecting local habitats.
We shared examples of this artwork with our partner school, the Center for Creative Education in Florida, whose pupils are also creating artwork based on animals native to their region. We exchanged digital galleries of their pieces by sharing photos of the completed work.
This activity encourages pupils to compare the threats facing animals in the USA and the UK, raising awareness of conservation, climate change, and habitat protection, while promoting creativity, empathy, and global collaboration through art. Pupils will then reflect on similarities and differences between the threats facing wildlife in both countries, revisiting themes of conservation, climate change, and environmental responsibility through discussion, writing and display work.