NEWS
Bambisanani 'Spirit of Madiba' Concert 2014
Students and staff hosted an evening of musical entertainment to raise money for the Bambisanani Partnership
Students and staff hosted an evening of musical entertainment to raise money for the Bambisanani Partnership
St. Mary's Ukulele Orchestra
The now annual event featured musical ensembles from St. Mary’s, Cardinal Heenan and the Leeds Youth Jazz Rock Orchestra (the co-hosts of the evening, raising money for their own projects in South Africa). The music ranged from Jazz, courtesy of both LYJRO and a collaboration between St. Mary’s and Cardinal Heenan’s Jazz Groups, to various vocal numbers and opening the evening: St. Mary’s very own Ukulele Orchestra.
The event was extremely well received, with comments from the audience mentioning the relaxed yet lively atmosphere of the evening, whilst raising funds for both worthy causes. All the acts of the evening provided something different, treating the audience to a spectacular evening of entertainment.
““This was a fantastic evening of music and celebration. The audience was treated to some outstanding performances of the highest quality. Credit must go to those involved and all those who supported the event. Above all a wonderful spirit and sense of community prevailed throughout the evening. It strikes me that there is no shortage of young people who want to use their talents to make a difference in the world.””
There are a great number of photos of the concert on the following website:
St. Mary’s Menston Bambisanani concert, paying tribute to Nelson Mandela, 9 May 201 [MENSTONVILLAGEWHARFEDALE.COM]
Menston students make music for South African partnership [WHARFEDALE OBSERVER]
St. Mary's Menston event, raising funds for South Aftic [DIOCESEOFLEEDS.ORG.UK]
'Celebrate Mandela' week throughout Leeds
In celebration of the life and work of Nelson Mandela, Leeds City Council commissioned Celebrate Mandela, a week-long series of arts and cultural events in April
In celebration of the life and work of Nelson Mandela, Leeds City Council commissioned Celebrate Mandela, a week-long series of arts and cultural events in April
Held across Leeds from April 24–30 2014, Celebrate Mandela marked a city wide celebration of the values and inspiration at the heart of Nelson Mandela’s phenomenal achievements. The aim of the week was to help to ensure that his impact lives on in the hearts, minds and actions of a city shaped by culture, diversity and heritage. Most importantly they will also contribute to sharing that story with young people so that his legacy and values live on in Leeds for generations to come.
Leeds has so much to celebrate about its very special relationship with Nelson Mandela and the people of South Africa. From the unforgettable day in 2001 when thousands gathered in Millennium Square to hear his thanks for our city’s role in the international anti-apartheid movement, to twinning with Durban. From the impact Mandela had on individuals, to civic gestures like the Freedom of the City, we want to celebrate his legacy and the milestones.
A cultural event held at St. Mary's Menston was the visit of International Artist Nils Burwitz to St. Mary's for a Workshop.
Nelson Mandela Quotes
Mr Geldart has curated some powerful Nelson Mandela quotes for our school community to reflect on. There is a colourful large-scale display with them on near our Performing Arts Studio (room H7)
"I am not a Saint, I am a sinner who just keeps trying.”
"No-one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
"During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.”
(at his trial in 1964)
"Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace."
"Sport has the power to unite people in a way that little else can. Sport can create hope where there was once only despair. It breaks down racial barriers. It laughs in the face of all kinds of discrimination. Sport speaks to people in a language they can understand.”
"Our human compassion binds us the one to the other - not in pity or patronisingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.”
“As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.”
"It always seems impossible until it's done.”
International Artist Workshop at St. Mary's
Our young artists benefit from an amazing opportunity as Nils Burwitz visits our Art and Design department s part of Leeds City Council’s “Celebrate Mandela Week.”
Our young artists benefit from an amazing opportunity as Nils Burwitz visits our Art and Design department s part of Leeds City Council’s “Celebrate Mandela Week.”
International Artist Workshop at St. Mary's photo gallery (19 photos)
Internationally acclaimed artist Nils Burwitz recently visited St. Mary’s Menston. St. Mary’s has close ties with South Africa through the school’s Bambisanani Partnership which links St. Mary’s and Mnyakanya High School in KwaZulu-Natal.
Nils Burwitz spent the morning in the Art Department working with students of different ages. He described his time in South Africa under the Apartheid regime and how he had used his art as a protest to show the absurdity and evil of the system that segregated and discriminated against people of different coloured skin. Nils referred to his work as ‘Resistance Art’ and gave a fascinating and inspirational account of his time in South Africa. He spoke about his famous art work for Nelson Mandala and his time spent with him.
Nils then worked alongside the students who produced their own work on the theme of “Words Are My Weapon”. Pupils shared their own drawings and discussed their ideas with him.
Nils praised the work of students and the school’s commitment to an equitable partnership with a South African school. He was particularly taken by some art work produced by Year 10 student Nathan Teague entitled “Until everyone is equal, no-one is free.” Beyond the workshop, Nils spent time with Sixth Form artist Jade Rigby-Williams who had produced an entire portfolio of work based on her experience of volunteering in South Africa.
““The workshop was inspirational and the pupils were very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with such a world class artist.””
““Nils is an amazing man. As a veteran anti-apartheid campaigner, he used his art to make a difference in the world. It was a privilege to have him at St. Mary’s and we sincerely hope that he returns one day.””
"This is not a drawing - it's more, it's the starting point to a special adventure, your road-map for a bright future" Message to the Bambisanani Partnership from Nils Burwitz, 25 April 2014
Artist works with St Mary's School students [WHARFEDALE OBSERVER]
St. Mary's and Mnyakanya pupils receive Diana Award March 2014
Fourteen students from St. Mary’s Menston and twenty seven students from Mnyakanya High School in rural Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa have received the prestigious Diana Award for their collaboration through the Bambisanani Partnership
Fourteen students from St. Mary’s Menston and twenty seven students from Mnyakanya High School in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa have received the prestigious Diana Award for their collaboration through the Bambisanani Partnership
The Diana Award was established in the UK in 1999 in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, as a legacy to her belief in the power of young people to change the world. The British Prime Minister David Cameron is a Patron of the Diana Award.
The International Diana Award was launched in 2011; it is in keeping with the remarkable charitable work that Princess Diana herself pioneered all around the world. Recipients are young people from across the globe who are committed to helping others and improving their communities. International Award holders include volunteers, fundraisers, campaigners and those who have overcome adversity.
Mnyakanya High School are in partnership with St. Mary’s, Menston. For the past seven years the two schools have worked together as the Bambisanani Partnership, using sport as a catalyst to promote education, health, leadership and global citizenship. Bambisanani is the Zulu word for working hand in hand and encapsulates the collaboration between the two schools. The Bambisanani Partnership has gained international acclaim for its work and this year students involved met Prince William at a Diana Award celebration event.
Over the last year, the Young Leaders from Mnyakanya School have volunteered to work in their community with the ‘Child Care’ organisation caring and supporting victims of abuse or those with HIV infection. The students have developed peer mentoring and community programmes as well as liaising with other agencies that can support the victims. Their work has had a remarkable impact which is widely acknowledged and high regarded by the local community.
“We are so excited that our learners have gained the wonderful Diana Award. Last year we were the first school in South Africa to gain the award and this just shows what an inspiration that has proved to be. The Diana Award reinforces our Bambisanani Partnership which is an inspiration to us in so many ways. My learners too are inspirational, they have developed leadership skills and want to do something for their own community. They are positive and show love and empathy to others, they do not discriminate and they are not judgemental. Their strength and determination is remarkable, they are inspirational leaders who are changing the lives of others.”
Mrs PK Zondi, who has coordinated the volunteering at Mnyakanya School
Fourteen students from St. Mary’s have also received the Diana Award for their work in South Africa. The students visited the country last summer and were responsible for mentoring young leaders from Mnyakanya through the Bambisanani Leadership Award. In addition to this they also taught at the school and together with Mnyakanya students, were responsible for organising community reading and sports festivals. The St. Mary’s students also worked at Ntolwane Primary School and Zulufadder Orphanage.
“The Nkandla area of South Africa where we work, is extremely poor with one of the highest HIV/Aids rates in the world. Education and developing young leaders is key to breaking this cycle of poverty, deprivation and ignorance. I am so proud of the young leaders/volunteers from Mnyakanya and St. Mary’s. In a world that seems keen to focus on the negativity of young people, they are wonderful role models who are determined to make a difference in the most difficult of circumstances. They are all very honoured to receive the Diana Award.”
David Geldart, Assistant Headteacher from St. Mary’s and founder of the Bambisanani partnership
“The Bambisanani Partnership is a wonderful collaboration between St. Mary’s, Menston and Mnyakanya High School. We are delighted that the inspirational young people involved have been awarded the Diana Champion Volunteer Award for their dedication and passion to improving the lives of others. With a growing network of over 40,000 Award holders, we are building a force of young people who are committed to take social action and improve our communities.”
Tessy Ojo, Executive Director at the Diana Award
Mnyakanya students who received the International Diana Award:
• Holisizwe Zuma
• Xolile Makhoba
• Nokubonga Khanyile
• Ntombiningi Bhengu
• Lungelo Dludia
• Nonjabulo Mikhize
• Lungelo Mkhize
• Bonginkosi Thusi
• Malusi Zuma
• Sanele Ngcobo
• Minenhle Mikhize
• Jabulile Biyela
• Cebisile Mkhize
• Nothando Magwaza
• Nokuthobeka Ngcobo
• Thandokuhle Ngcoba
• Sakhile Mabusela
• Ayanda Mkhize
• Sabatha Blose
• Nosihle Shange
• Philile Luswazi
• Siphesihle Shange
• Minenhle Zuma
• Noxolo Dube
• Mluleki Biyela
• Nzuzo Khanyile
• Zinhle Zondi
St. Mary’s Menston students who received the Diana Champion Volunteer Award:
• Kavindu Appuhamy
• Elizabeth Banks
• Ryan Clarke
• Patrick Connolly
• Emily Fieldhouse
• Michael Jones
• Freya O’Connor
• Jade Rigby Williams
• James Riley
• Hannah Smith
• Chloe Tindale
• Madeline Tysoe
• Charlie Walker
Pupils honoured for a global partnership [WHARFEDALE OBSERVER]
St. Mary’s Receives Fairtrade Schools Status
Following a considerable amount of hard work from students and staff, St. Mary’s Menston have been awarded Fairtrade Schools Status
Following a considerable amount of hard work from students and staff, St. Mary’s Menston have been awarded Fairtrade Schools Status
To qualify for the award, the school had to meet five set goals:
• to set up a Fairtrade student group
• adopt a Fairtrade Policy,adopt a Fairtrade Policy
• to teach Fairtrade lessons
• sell Fairtrade products and sell Fairtrade products
• to actively campaign for Fairtrade.
The school planned a series of activities planned to raise awareness of Fairtrade products. These activities included a “Crossbar Challenge”, quiz, bun sales and creative writing and prayer workshops.
The Fairtrade Award was presented to the school by Stuart Andrew MP in a special assembly to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight 2014 (24 February to 9 March).
““I am incredibly proud to see that you have really taken this to heart and it is absolutely fantastic that St. Mary’s is a Fairtrade school. You should all be very proud.””
““I am very happy and extremely proud of the students who have put a lot of effort into our
application and I thank them for their involvement throughout the past year. The networking we have done as a school and the enthusiasm from the whole school community has been terrific. Fairtrade is a simple yet massively life-changing thing that we can all take part in. The Fairtrade mark is a guarantee that a product has been produced ethically and therefore we felt that our school had a responsibility to support this.”
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The Fairtrade Assessor said of St. Mary’s application:
"Congratulations, St. Mary's! It is evident that you are working very hard to make Fairtrade a vital part of your school life and that the entire student and staff body are embracing it with great enthusiasm. Your hard work has paid off - I am very pleased to recommend you for approval and am excited to see what you do in the future."
Gaining the Fairtrade School Status is important to St. Mary’s Menston as it forms part of our commitment to global justice. It also follows the words of Pope Francis to be a Church of the poor, working for people who are poor around the world. The school forms part of this Global Church.
Fair play to school [BRADFORD TELEGRAPH & ARGUS]
St. Mary's Menston receives Fairtrade Schools Status [DIOCESEOFLEEDS.ORG.UK]
Pope John Paul II Honour for St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s Menston has become only the fifth school in the country to be accepted into the John Paul 2 Foundation 4 Sport
St. Mary’s Menston has become only the fifth school in the country to be accepted into the John Paul 2 Foundation 4 Sport
The scheme was launched by Pope Benedict XVI on his visit to the UK in 2010. The Foundation is inspired by Pope John Paul’s own vision of sport's unique potential to develop individuals and communities.
St. Mary’s were presented with a special certificate to mark the occasion from Monsignor Vladimir Felzmann, Chief Executive of the Foundation.
““St. Mary’s epitomises the values of the John Paul 2 Foundation 4 Sport. The scope and influence of PE and Sport at St. Mary’s is vast, both within and beyond the school. This is a school that uses PE and Sport in the most positive way with its own students and in the wider community. The vision, commitment and outcomes are inspirational. My visit was a joy-filled encounter and I was aware of the spirit that joins us together. The involvement of St. Mary’s with the Foundation is the birth of a mutually enriching synergy which will enhance the lives of many young people.””
““This is a most significant accolade for all associated with the school. The Foundation honours the memory of Pope John Paul II who was a great advocate for all the positive attributes that sport can bring; we are totally committed to those values in our work at St. Mary’s, in the wider community and in our international work in South Africa; the Bambisanani Partnership. There is a unique potential in sport to enhance physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual development in individuals. It can also be a force for good in society, to bring people together and to transform communities. These are the aims of the Foundation and we are committed to them both within and beyond the school. Being accepted into the John Paul 2 Foundation 4 Sport is the greatest honour we could achieve as a Catholic Sports College. We look forward to playing our part in the organisation.”
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Photo: Pope John Paul II waves goodbye to the UK, 1982. Notice this photo is the inspiration for the John Paul II Foundation for Sport logo
St. Mary’s Menston joins JP2F4S – welcome! [JOHNPAUL2FOUNDATION4SPORT.ORG]
Pope John Paul II Honour for St. Mary's Menston [DIOCESEOFLEEDS.ORG.UK]
Bambisanani Partnership Christmas Message 2013
Christmas message from the Mnyakanya community in South Africa to the St. Mary's community
Christmas message from the Mnyakanya community in South Africa to the St. Mary's community
CHRISTMAS : The good and special time has arrived, the time for relief and friendship.
This is the time when we at the Mnyakanya high school community, would like to wish everyone at St. Mary's a prosperous festive season and MERRY CHRISTMAS. This is a special note for us to share feelings of thoughts and remembrance of our fellow friends and partners. It has been a wonderful experience to work with such a well- informed institution like St Mary's.
This time of the year is characterised by peace, love and understanding. We have tried to understand each other, love each other like brothers and sisters.
The concept of UBUNTU teaches us reprocity in our life. It teaches us to share; sharing our cultures with St Mary's over the years has advanced our understanding of human race. We hope that our partnership will be sustained for ever as we will be making history for the future generation.
Quoting from the words of South African President Honourable Mr Jacob Zuma “WORKING TOGETHER WE CAN DO MORE.” yes indeed working together is the only way to achieve more goals.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS FESTIVE SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RIP Nelson Mandela 1918–2013
"I am not a Saint, I am a sinner who just keeps trying."
"I am not a Saint, I am a sinner who just keeps trying."
Videos
Nelson Mandela Quotes
"During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this strugle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."
Nelson Mandela at his trial in 1964.
"Young people you can be the great generation. Let your greatness blosssom."
"No-one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite."
"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."
"Sport has the power to unite people in a way that little else can. Sport can create hope where there was once only despair. It breaks down racial barriers. It laughs in the face of all kinds of discrimination. Sport speaks to people in a language they can understand."
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."
"Our human compassion binds us the one to the other - not in pity or patronisingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future."
"Courageous people do not fear forgiviing, for the sake of peace."
"It always seems impossible until it's done."
"Where globalisation means, as it so often does, that the rich and powerful now have new means to further enrich and empower themselves at the cost of the poorer and weaker, we have a responsibility to protest in the name of the universal freedom."
"A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination."
"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."
"After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb."
"There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children."
"Let freedom reign. The sun never set on so glorious a human achievement."
"There are times when a leader must move out ahead of the flock, go off in a new direction, confident that he is leading his people the right way."
"Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another."
"There are so many men and women who hold no distinctive positions but whose contribution towards the development of society has been enormous."
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
Prayers
This prayer has been said throughout school during Morning prayers as we gave thanks for an extraordinary life well lived:
Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen
Nelson Mandela and Mnyakanya High School
Nelson Mandela personally arranged for the financing of Mnyakanya High School, as well as attending its opening in 2004 (an event attended by 20,000 people)
KZN village waits for Mandela [NEWS 24]
My Madiba Moments: The day he opened Mnyakanya School [THE NEW AGE]
Speech at the Opening of Mnyakanya School (5/03/2004) [POLITY.ORG.ZA]
Further Links
Nelson Mandela section [BBC NEWS]
Nelson Mandela Obituary [THE GUARDIAN]
Nelson Mandela [THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE]
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
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.””
““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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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
““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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Video: Prince William joins in Parachute game [DAILY TELEGRAPH]
'Really special' Prince William pays tribute to Diana Award charity [DAILY EXPRESS]
Menston school students meet Prince William [BRADFORD TELEGRAPH AND ARGUS]
Photos: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge visits Haven Point [GETTY IMAGES]
The Duke of Cambridge pays tribute to last charity in his mother’s name [DIANA AWARD]
Praise for St. Mary’s from Prince William and more achievement in sport [MENSTONVILLAGEWHARFEDALE.COM]
Leeds Students Celebrate at the Diana Awards [INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS LEEDS]
Prince William Praises St. Mary’s work in South Africa [BRPHARMACEUTICALS.CO.UK]
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.”
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.””
Photo: Group photo of St. Mary's Menston pupils in South Africa, July 2013
Prince William to visit Sunderland and South Shields [THE NORTHERN ECHO]
Prince William to visit Tyneside charities during royal engagement [NEWCASTLE EVENING CHRONICLE]
The Duke of Cambridge to meet young Diana Award Holders (PDF) [DIANA AWARD]
Royal Appointment: Prince William Is To Visit Sunderland and South Shields [SKY.COM TYNE AND WEAR]
Prince William's busy calendar of engagements [PRINCESS DIANA REMEMBERED]