Pupils at King Edward’s Junior School were delighted to talk to Maurice Odindo, Head Teacher of Wagwer Primary School, Kenya during his visit to the school this month.

King Edward Junior School and Wagwer Primary School are global development partnership schools, part of the Department for International Development (DFID) initiative, which seeks to encourage an understanding and knowledge of the world though exchange visits and joint curricular work.

During his visit, Maurice Odindo has been taking part in lessons, clubs and activities as well as talking to pupils about his experiences teaching and living in Kenya. The children especially enjoyed tasting  Kenyan food at a special lunch during his visit.

Greg Taylor, Headmaster of King Edward’s Junior School commented:

“We are delighted to welcome Maurice Odindo from Wagwer Primary School Kenya to join us. Global School Partnerships are an exciting and effective way of providing learners with an understanding and knowledge of the world. We appreciate the benefits of fostering bonds of friendship between future citizens of the world. The exchange helps our children to appreciate and value other cultures and to enjoy making new friendships across the world.”