Barlborough Hall’s link has been extended to include Makumbi Primary School. This enables children of a similar age to learn about each other’s lives.
Despite a lull in communication, Donhead’s connection with St. Mary’s continues. Recently the pupils of Donhead learnt a little about South Africa and a faith that does justice.
A cheerful greeting is always a good start to getting to know someone. Mwabuka, the Tonga word for good morning, is the name of the link between The Mount and Chikuni Mission and is the gateway to getting to know each other.
Connected in more than name, these two schools are exploring the early stages of their partnership.
St. Ignatius are raising funds to support St. Joseph’s Secondary School, in South Sudan. It is hoped that a number of girls and returning refugees will be able to benefit from bunk beds in the school’s hostel.
Visits between the staff of these two schools has strengthened their relationship and made the link more tangible at both schools.
In the summer, the SMH school bear returned with Musami's school bear to tell some of the pupils about life in Zimbabwe. Both schools aim to foster a reciprocal relationship with the exchange of not only bears, but letters and educational material.
Chiwirangwe refers to the coming together of two villages to unite against a common enemy. Today, these schools are united in fighting poverty and injustice.
This vibrant intiative sees the pupils of Wimbledon College visiting Loyola School every year to engage with the Dalit community and assist with their building project.
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Jesuit Missions
