General News
2 March, 2025
Student link goes global
By RUBY HYLAND INGLEWOOD Primary School students will become global citizens supporting its new sister school in Uganda. Students will partner with Inglewood residents Brian and Jan Hodge with donations of learning resources. The Ugandan school...
By RUBY HYLAND
INGLEWOOD Primary School students will become global citizens supporting its new sister school in Uganda.
Students will partner with Inglewood residents Brian and Jan Hodge with donations of learning resources.
The Ugandan school, supported by Brian and Jan, teaches 19 students aged three to 13 English as well as life skills and educational foundations.
Principal Rebecca Luckman said: “This partnership fosters a sense of global citizenship, empathy, and social responsibility and helps our students develop a deeper understanding of diverse communities, encouraging them to appreciate the importance of giving and making a positive impact in the world.”
“We’re all so excited for this, the letter exchange gives the students a personal connection to the partnership, and they can’t wait to get involved,” said Mrs Luckman.
The junior school council is now looking for donations of sporting equipment, books, and essential items like underwear, soap, face washers.
Students will also be writing letters to the children at the Blue Kangaroo to share experiences and learn from each other and a fundraising event is planned.
The school will buy 10 soccer balls as well as donating books and creating and supplying decodable readers to support their literacy development.
“We also have a community initiative that we’re inviting everyone to support, creating 200 reusable feminine hygiene packs by the end of May.” Mrs Luckman added.
The community initiative is run by Brian and Jan and provides young girls with essential kits to manage their menstrual health. The community can become involved by donating underwear, new or gently used face washers and soap, donating funds directly or helping with the sewing required to make the packs.
All donations and funds raised will go to The Blue Kangaroo School when Brian travels to Uganda in June.
“Through these efforts, we aim to build a lasting connection with the Blue Kangaroo School and demonstrate the power of community support in improving the lives of less advantaged students,” Mrs Luckman said.