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HRH Prince William Praises the Bambisanani Partnership

St. Mary’s Menston students Kavi Appuhamy and Chloe Tindale last week met HRH Prince William at a Diana Award ‘Inspire Day’ in South Shields

St. Mary’s Menston students Kavi Appuhamy and Chloe Tindale last week met HRH Prince William at a Diana Award ‘Inspire Day’ in South Shields

Group photo taken to commemorate Diana Award 'Inspire Day'. Kavi, Chloe and HRH Prince William are all on the back row

Group photo taken to commemorate Diana Award 'Inspire Day'. Kavi, Chloe and HRH Prince William are all on the back row

The Sixth Form students were invited to the 22 November 2013 event because of the Bambisanani Partnership, the school’s pioneering work in South Africa using sport to promote education, health, leadership and global citizenship which is now in its seventh year.

Kavi and Chloe were part of the St. Mary’s team of students to visit South Africa this summer where they were responsible for mentoring Zulu students in leadership.

The Diana Award Inspire Day brought together inspirational young people from around the country to share their experiences with others and to meet Prince William.  

““Prince William even joined in some of the team building activities. It was really strange to be standing next to Prince William, however it showed that he was not afraid to get stuck in and that he had an obvious community spirit. Overall, I loved the whole day in South Shields. I learnt so much in such a short time, have made contact with some amazing people and really have the drive and desire to work hard in continuing project work in the future. I am very grateful to the Diana Award for including me in such a great opportunistic day and hope their work will continue to be recognised by the Royal family as a great charity.””
— Chloe Tindale, Year 13
““Tessy Ojo, Chief Executive of the Diana Award, introduced Prince William to our group and he began to speak to some of us about the individual projects that were being run. I wasn’t expecting to speak to him because I thought he would have moved on but the Prince reached out to shake my hand and we began talking! At first I was slightly star struck to see the man that is always on the TV, in front of my eyes speaking to me, the future King of England. I described the work of the Bambisanani Partnership, especially the development of leadership skills through sport and forming young leaders in Mnyakanya High School, which the Prince seemed genuinely interested in as he asked me further about how St. Mary’s came to establish such a link with a South Africa school. I spoke about how our teacher Mr Geldart was the founder of the project and that we aim to increase the extent of the work of the project and awareness about the issues we are tackling. HRH Prince William praised the work of the project and was impressed by what the two schools have achieved as a partnership. Speaking to Prince William and attending the Diana Award event, I can truly say that I have been inspired and empowered to strive to do more for the development of the Bambisanani Partnership which has received huge admiration. All in all, I had a wonderful day with memories that will last a lifetime.”
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— Kavi Appuhamy, Year 13
Chloe and Prince William stood together at one point during the parachute game. Chloe: "It was really strange to be standing next to Prince William whilst playing a party game."

Chloe and Prince William stood together at one point during the parachute game. Chloe: "It was really strange to be standing next to Prince William whilst playing a party game."

Kavi spoke to Prince William for 5 minutes

Kavi spoke to Prince William for 5 minutes

 
““We know that these young people carry this award set up in memory of Princess Diana with pride and they were absolutely thrilled to meet The Duke of Cambridge. At the Diana Award, we believe in encouraging young people and having The Duke at the event, was the ultimate encouragement.”
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— Tessy Ojo, Chief Executive of the Diana Award
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Bambisanani Partnership HRH Prince William meeting

Kavi Appuhamy and Chloe Tindale, Year 13 to meet HRH Prince William the Duke of Cambridge as representatives of the Bambisanani Partnership on Friday 22 November 2013

Kavi Appuhamy and Chloe Tindale, Year 13 to meet HRH Prince William the Duke of Cambridge as representatives of the Bambisanani Partnership on Friday 22 November 2013

Photo: the wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine Middleton, 29 April 2011. The ceremony was viewed live by millions around the world. 

Congratulations to Head Boy, Kavi Appuhamy and Head Girl, Chloe Tindale who, following their outstanding work in South Africa this summer as part of our Bambisanani Partnership, have been invited to attend a special Princess Diana Award event in Newcastle on Friday in the presence of HRH Prince William.
 
As well as the opportunity to meet HRH Prince William, Chloe and Kavi will share their experience in Africa with other young people from across the country and participate in the highly acclaimed Diana Award Project Management Training.  
 
The hashtag that the Diana Award is using for the event is #InspireDay

Photo: Kavi teaching science during the 2013 South Africa visit

“I have encountered a wave of experiences which have genuinely refined my global perspective. Some of the people I have worked with have inspired me to open my mind and be courageous to achieve something extraordinary. I have had an education in life which is priceless; it will be pivotal for the rest of my life.”
— Kavi Appuhamy on the 2013 Bambisani Partnership visit to South Africa

Photo: Chloe during the 2013 South Africa visit

““All my expectations were exceeded; I have experienced so many things that will stay with me forever. I never stopped learning and smiling; it has made me think so much. I am so grateful for the wonderful opportunity I was given.””
— Chloe Tindale on the 2013 Bambisani Partnership visit to South Africa

Photo: Group photo of St. Mary's Menston pupils in South Africa, July 2013

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