At Wincham Community Primary School, we believe in fostering a global perspective and a deep understanding of different cultures. Our partnership with Njoro DEB Primary School in Kenya is a vital part of this commitment.
Njoro DEB Primary School is located in a rural area of Kenya, serving a community with limited resources. Despite facing challenges, the school is dedicated to providing a quality education for its pupils.
Our partnership with Njoro DEB began in 2009 and has grown stronger over the years. We engage in a variety of activities to connect our schools and communities.
One of the main aims of the partnership is to develop a sense of equality with others around the world. This helps our children to understand the challenges faced by others, but also to understand that despite living in a third world country, there is an incredible vibrancy and richness to the culture. When the children at Wincham CP School grow up, they will be working with people around the world, collaborating online and using video calling as part of their daily lives. In order to prepare them for this, we must equip the children with tolerance, emapthy and understanding.
Our partnership with Njoro DEB provides numerous benefits for our pupils, including:
Developing a global perspective: Our pupils gain a deeper understanding of the world and the challenges faced by people in different countries.
Fostering empathy and compassion: Our pupils develop empathy and compassion for others, learning to appreciate different cultures and perspectives.
Enhancing learning: Our pupils' learning is enriched through exposure to different cultures and perspectives.
We are committed to continuing our partnership with Njoro DEB Primary School. We believe that this partnership is making a positive difference in the lives of our pupils and the pupils at Njoro DEB.
If you would like to learn more about our Kenyan partnership or get involved in supporting Njoro DEB, please contact us.