5 reasons and many more why our school benefits from our partner ship with Germany

1. 5 reasons and many more why our school benefits from our partner ship with Germany The Thilo Maatsch Schule in Königslutter am Elm, in Lower Saxony in Germany Maplewell Hall School in Woodhouse Eaves in the Midlands in England

2. Survey of whole school population- 188 students and staff: WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW 5 reasons why we want a partnership with Germany: Which one do you think is important? You can put your hand up for every reason if you like. Please give us any other reasons you think are important:

3. Allow the students the chance to see how life is away from their own home, and improve their social skills E. Goode It is good for Maplewell Hall school to have a partnership with a School in a different country Mrs. Lawson Learn about their way of life and how they spend their social time. P.Wardle For the culture experience Mr Jassin Find out what Germany contributes to the rest of the world E. Hall As part of our sports college status, we can have links with German schools. Mr. Brooks To understand their culture Miss Smith Learning about different cultures and find differences and things that are the same in our schools L. Gubb To learn about history and traditions Miss Able . It would be good for our students to learn about a different culture and build friendships To see how people in Germany live and find out about their cultures and festivals. L. Coldwell Getting to know their way of life and the culture/foods/drinks. L. Flynn– Deputy head Students and staff from the German school to come and see our way of life L. Denham

4. Every year in July we have Europe week. The whole school is turned into an interactive learning stage. The students are encouraged to speak not only German, but also some of the other languages spoken by our staff, including Italian, Spanish, Polish, Hungarian , French and Finnish. Europe Week Asking for the passport Duty Free Collecting Euros ‘Das Internationale Café’ Students are sent to the stations ‘Im Schnellimbiß’- tasting some German Bratwurst Airport check-in ‘Im Musikladen’’

5. Afternoon activities Boccia During the afternoons the students take part in activities promoting cultural experiences from around the World Backpacking through Europe Highland games Indian dancing Internationalboard games Art work- religious symbols Aboriginal art Rowing across the channel A puppeteer show encouraged interaction from students and staff International food Polish dancing

6. Visiting our new friends in Germany When we visited our partner school, the mayor of the town greeted us all in the town hall. We played games and talked about hobbies and free time The students had to ask for directions We spoke a good mix of German and English Staff and students talked about school and the future