Three Wolverhampton schools receive international award

The International School Award celebrates the achievements of schools that do exceptional work in international education. Fostering an international dimension in the curriculum at the heart of the British Council's work.

Warstones Primary School, on Penn Road, St Michael C of E, on Lower Street, and Wodensfield Primary School, on Woden Avenue, all received the award after successfully linking up with partner schools in Zambia.

The schools were encouraged throughout by the City of Wolverhampton Council's School Improvement Advisor, Louise Mututa, who started the project.

Speaking on behalf of the cluster, Warstones Primary School Headteacher, Fiona Feeney, said: "All the schools in the project are grateful to the British Council for its support, Louise Mututa for her inspiration and all the staff and children in our schools and our partners in Zambia for their dedication, passion and enthusiasm for learning that has made this whole project a joy to be part of."

The schools formed a part of the Zambian Cluster group, who all took part in joint projects with their Zambian partners, including exchanging, 'views from their window', songs and dances, eco-challenges and community events.

Councillor Jacqui Coogan, Wolverhampton Council's cabinet member for education, skills and work, said: "By fostering an international dimension in the curriculum, pupils can gain the all-important cultural understanding and skills they need for life and work in the modern world, and that is what Warstones, Wodensfield and St Michael’s C of E primary schools are providing for their children."

Scott McDonald, chief executive of the British Council, said: "The Wolverhampton Zambian Cluster group has earned this prestigious award through their inspirational international work and links with schools abroad."