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Gifts exchanged between Millbrook Primary welcomes
West Swindon and Thailand schools new South African friends
At a special assembly in June pupils from Shaw Ridge Primary School Staff and pupils at Millbrook Primary School in Freshbrook welcomed
heard from Joe Homan charity supporter Midge McCormack about two teachers from Thabang School in Bethlehem, South Africa, who
how the quilt they made for the boys’ school in Thailand was received came to visit in June to kick-off a brand new Global School Partnership
when she made a visit in May. programme funded by the Department for International Development
Midge, a former Shaw Ridge “Dr Anukul who runs the school through UKAid.
teacher, said: “I took two quilts to in Thailand was delighted with the Teachers Lucas
Thailand, one from Shaw Ridge quilts. In return he asked me to Xaba and Gladys
and one made by pupils at Brook present each school with a gold em- Hadebe led a spe-
Field primary. broidered tapestry, decorated with cial assembly on
elephants, a treasured the topic of Olympic
symbol in Thai society. “ athletes and values,
Midge told the assembly as well as teaching
how Pirasak, the 16 year pupils South African
old who is sponsored by songs, games and
Shaw Ridge, came forward stories.
to receive the quilts. She In return Mill-
said: “He was rather bash- brook pupils sang
ful, but he is grateful for their own version
the support he receives of the Jubilee track
to allow him to attend Sing, and the sports
school.” anthem World in
Shaw Ridge pupil Olivia Union.
Leitao said: “It’s nice to Year 1 and 2 teach- Lucas Xaba and Gladys Hadebe with farewell gifts
know that our school is er and Global Skills
presented by Charlotte Bint and Kaylin Olivier
shown off on the other side coordinator for Mill-
of the world.” brook, Eileen Pringle described linked to South Africa, and which
Headteacher Sally how much she is looking forward will benefit the syllabus in subjects
Cowell told the children: to sharing teaching practices and such as geography, ICT, literacy
“It’s lovely to know our building a long-lasting relationship and PSHE.”
quilts arrived safely and with Thabang school. She said: In October teachers from Mill-
to receive the beautiful gift “This scheme has made another brook will make a reciprocal visit to
from Dr Anukul. It gives part of the world come to life for South Africa. In the meantime, the
us a spur to think up new the pupils at Millbrook. Thabang teachers returned to their
ideas to raise money for “We’re excited about drawing school sporting Millbrook fleeces,
the Joe Homan School.” up an annual programme that is and with some warm memories.

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