NEWS
10 Year Anniversary of Bambisanani Logo Competition
During 2016 we are celebrating 10 years of the Bambisanani Partnership. Jack Lynn's (7 Gwyn) design was chosen.
During 2016 we are celebrating 10 years of The Bambisanani Partnership. Jack Lynn's (7 Gwyn) design was chosen.
Before Christmas we asked students to design a logo for us.
We had many great designs which meant it was very difficult to pick a winner. Jack Lynn (7 Gwyn) produced a winning design that will be included on Bambisanani communications during this special year.
The result was announced in assembly when Jack received a framed copy of his winning logo.
Well done Jack!
The Winning Logo
It is a successful logo design because it works well:
At different sizes
In colour and also in black and white
Both with and without a background colour
On screens and when printed out
Bambisanani Quiz Night
The first ever Bambisanani Quiz Night will be held at St. Mary's Menston on Friday 11 March 2016 in the Main Hall from 7pm–9pm
The first ever Bambisanani Quiz Night will be held at St. Mary's Menston on Friday 11 March 2016 in the Main Hall from 7pm–9pm
- To enter, you will need a team of eight.
- Tickets cost £5 per person and are available from Pupil Reception each lunchtime.
- The ticket price includes cheese and a glass of wine.
New Fundraising Ideas for The Bambisanani Partnership
Marienn Collins (Year 13) and Amy Collins (Year 12) have both taken on the role of fundraising seriously
Marienn Collins (Year 13) and Amy Collins (Year 12) have both taken on the role of fundraising seriously.
Amy Collins has instigated the design and purchase of collecting tins in order to raise money for The Bambisanani Partnership. Collection tins will be distributed to local businesses as a way for people to donate any spare change to the Partnership.
Moreover, Marienn Collins has also seized upon a fundraising opportunity. Marienn has designed and sold Bambisanani Partnership lanyards. Sixth form students at St. Mary’s now have to wear an identification badge. Marienn is hoping the staff and sixth form students will purchase the lanyards for £3 in order to display their badges.
Marienn worked in South Africa in June 2015 and Amy will be delivering a sports leadership programme to the students of Mnyakanya High School in June 2016.
Anyone wishing to support the Bambisanani Partnership can contact Catherine Chattoe at c.chattoe@stmarysmenston.org
Karl Verspyck receives the Sponela Magwaza Outstanding Leader Award
St. Mary's Menston's Year 13 Presentation Evening saw the presentation of the Sponela Magwaza Outstanding Leader Award
St. Mary's Menston's Year 13 Presentation Evening saw the presentation of the Sponela Magwaza Outstanding Leader Award
Karl Verspyck visited South Africa In June 2014. From the onset Karl did everything that he could to ensure that he was fully prepared for his work in South Africa. He was adamant that he wanted to get the most out of his visit.
Karl was keen to share his educational experiences with students living in KwaZulu-Natal. He knew that he wanted to share Mr Priestley’s plate tectonic lesson and teach the students of Mnyakanya High School the geography he had so enjoyed learning.
Way in advance of the visit Karl set to work producing lesson plans and resources. He knew that he wanted to bring the students out of the classroom to teach his geography lesson. Karl worked hard to ensure that the students from Mnyakanya High School had the privilege of an all action, dynamic lesson on plate tectonics.
It is without doubt that Karl and his lesson made a massive impact on the students in South Africa. When St. Mary’s returned a year later the students and teachers both asked, “What was Karl was doing now?”
In June 2015, the same award was presented in South Africa to a young student called Magwaza Standiwe.
Magwaza Standiwe was given this award because he had demonstrated that he had a positive attitude, good communication skills, new ideas, was good at listening, great at sharing and making decisions, but above all was someone who is keen and able to help others.
Like Magwaza Standiwe, Karl has all of these qualities and always uses them to good effect. Along with his unforgettable lesson it is without doubt that Karl Verspyck is very deserving of The Sponela Magwaza Outstanding Leader Award.
Well done Karl your work had a massive impact on the people in South Africa!
Sawubona! Report on St. Mary's visit to South Africa June 2015
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Our Newsletter 'Sawubona' meaning Hello in Zulu is available below:
The report contains moving quotes by St. Mary's and Mnyakanya pupils.
Bambisanani Partnership Christmas Message 2015
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
A Christmas Message from Simphiwe Ndlovu
The trainee teacher that the Bambisanani Partnership are supporting through his teacher training programme has sent this message from South Africa.
Visit to the University of Leeds December 2015
28 St. Mary's students visited the University of Leeds and cemented the partnership between the university and Bambisanani
28 St. Mary's students visited the University of Leeds and cemented the partnership between the university and Bambisanani
Visit to the University of Leeds December 2015 gallery (24 photos)
St. Mary's are grateful to Andy Lockwood, Professional Development Manager at the university for the insight into the university and the opportunity to use their state of the art facilities.
The visit took place on Thursday 10 December 2015.
We look forward to meeting the students from the University of Leeds in South Africa in June 2016.
Menston school's partnership brings technology training to South African classrooms [WHARFEDALE OBSERVER]
Bambisanani Partnership develops computer skills in South Africa
The Bambisanani Partnership has recently provided twelve hours of training for teachers to be able to use tablets to enhance teaching and learning across the curriculum at Mnyakanya High School.
The Bambisanani Partnership has recently provided twelve hours of training for teachers to be able to use tablets to enhance teaching and learning across the curriculum at Mnyakanya High School.
The computer giant Intel contributed to the training costs and next week thirty more tablets, provided by the Bambisanani Partnership, will arrive at the school for students to use in lessons.
Mrs Pk Zondi at Mnyakanya School said “The two days of training was excellent and the teachers participated enthusiastically – it opened another page in our minds. It was easier than we thought and we are now confident to use the devices with our learners who are very excited at this new opportunity. We thank the Bambisanani Partnership for making this possible”
Mr Tony Moodley, Chief Education Specialist for the Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal added “I would like to thank all involved with the Bambisanani Partnership for pursuing this project. The training has been a great success and we hope that this will now be a springboard to fully utilize digital technology in the teaching and learning process.”
Chairman of the Bambisanani Partnership, David Geldart said “This initial training and the tablets are a starting point for us. More training and hardware will hopefully follow but our goal is to establish full internet connectivity at Mnyakanya. We have made the all-important first step and look forward to even more significant developments in this area in the year ahead.”
Bambisanani Partnership involved in UK South Africa Forum
Today, David Geldart was invited to the South African High Commission in London to help establish a Sport + Education Forum linking the UK and South Africa
On Monday 16 November, David Geldart was invited to the South African High Commission in London to help establish a Sport and Education Forum linking the UK and South Africa
The Forum was hosted by the South African High Commissioner Obed Mlaba
The Bambisanani Partnership is now on Instagram
Instagram is an online mobile photo-sharing, video-sharing and social networking service that will improve our charity's communications
Instagram is an online mobile photo-sharing, video-sharing and social networking service that will improve our charity's communications
Follow us on Instagram @Bambisanani
David Geldart, Founder and Chairman of the Bambisanani Partnership is posting a 'Quote of the Week'
Tag us in your Bambisanani photos!
We will post photos from the 2016 visit to South Africa. Look forward to it!