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International Partnership London 2011. Paula Contreras.
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International PartnershipLondon 2011 Paula Contreras
As I embarked on my Educational Internship through my doctoral program at UNCW I was looking forward to another visit to Barking and Dagenham schools. I was fortunate to have two other employees from my school district to share in the experience with me. This proved to be a valuable reflective opportunity for discussions following our visits to each school. We all learned so much, gained valuable perspective and new ideas. The focus of my trip was to obtain international partnerships for the schools in my school district. Through my visit last year I had established a partnership with Rush Green Infant School. The partnership proved to be a wonderful global opportunity for my school. I had hoped that new opportunities would result in new global resources in my school district.
Schools in the borough There are 11 Infant Schools, 11 Junior Schools, 25 Primary Schools, 9 Secondary Schools, 1 Secondary Tuition Centre (Referral Unit) and 1 Special School serving the community in Barking and Dagenham.
The National Curriculum key stages The National Curriculum is organized into blocks of years called 'key stages'.There are four key stages as well as an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The EYFS covers education for children before they reach five (compulsory school age).
John Perry Primary Head Teacher: Mrs A Carnelley Assistant Head Teacher: Mr A Watkins Age range: 3-11 Number of pupils on roll: 466
John Perry Primary Students display art work throughout the school. They have a beautiful garden for the students to experience nature during recess.
John Perry Primary Covered umbrellas were on the playground area to provide shade and shelter from rain. Mosaic representations that the students made of themselves were proudly displayed.
Village Infant Head Teacher: Ms H Layton Assistant Head Teacher: Ms J Meech Gender: Mixed Age range: 3-7 Number of pupils on roll: 321
Village Infant This school provided a warm and inviting learning environment for their students. The teachers have created learning centers to address all learning styles and subject areas in a positive and child-centered manner.
Village Infant Literature-based art work was displayed and discussed. The school library was very organized and effectively utilized limited space.
Village Infant This multi-purpose area serves as the auditorium, before and after school meeting area and the cafeteria for lunch. This beautiful garden area is part of their playground. The Head Teachers is actively involved in making the grounds beautiful.
Grafton Infant Head Teacher: Mrs S Baskill Assistant Head Teacher: Gender: Mixed Age range: 3-7 Number of pupils on roll: 403
Grafton Infant Grafton Infant provides numerous opportunities for the students in early years to experience student leadership in a positive way.
Grafton Junior Head Teacher: Mr M Nicholson Assistant Head Teacher: Gender: Mixed Age range: 7-11 Number of pupils on roll: 411
Grafton Junior Classroom were highly organized to utilize limited space and proudly display student work. The student playground is used as an opportunity for student leadership and safety programs.
Rush Green Infant Head Teacher: Ms F Emms Assistant Head Teacher: Ms L Williams Gender: Mixed Age range: 3-7 Number of pupils on roll: 343
Warren Junior Head Teacher: Mr G Wilder Deputy Head Teacher: Mr M Goodyear Gender: Mixed Age range: 7-11 Number of pupils on roll: 421
Warren Junior Students place their book bags and jackets in the hallways to save space. The focus on healthy eating habits and nutrition is demonstrated through the student-led garden.
Furze Infant Executive Head Teacher: Mr G Wilder Head Teacher: Mrs J Barrett Gender: Mixed Age range: 3-7 Number of pupils on roll: 446
Furze Infant Student diversity and completed class work is proudly displayed. The teachers organize their learning resources in an engaging and visually stimulating manner.
Conclusion At the conclusion of my trip I was able to attain seven new partnership schools for Onslow County Schools. The staff and students of each school were welcoming and gracious during our visits. I am looking forward to establishing Action Plans for the new schools and facilitating our new international partnerships with staff and students.