Vandyke Upper School

Global Learning at Vandyke Upper School: 

Global Learning at Vandyke Upper School with The Global Learning Student Voice Group and Sara Kelby (GLC co-ordinator)

Vandyke Upper School: 

Vandyke Upper School Specialist sports and ICT college 1,060 students aged 13-18 Situated on the outskirts of the small market town of Leighton Buzzard High employment, low aspirations Working for International School Award Engaged, active student body

Members of the Global Learning Student Voice Group: 

Members of the Global Learning Student Voice Group Richard Ayre Zoe Dearle Manisha Devshi Daniel Forge Beverley Gwaza Nicole Hale Helen Jenkins Charlotte Ledger Rachel Marks Aimii Massingham Edward Percival Jemma Perry Bethany Ray Hannah Reid Alice Rhodes

Vandyke – the international school: 

Vandyke – the international school Trips and visits abroad – New York, Holland, Italy, Poland, France The opportunity to study and learn from other cultures and countries – Food Tech, History, Geography, Music, French, German The opportunity to work with students and teachers in other countries…….

Our link schools: 

Our link schools Uganda California, USA Russia Germany Lithuania Bulgaria Romania Japan Lebanon United Kingdom Hungary Hungary

Los Gatos High School, California: 

Los Gatos High School, California Trick or Treat Halloween

The Vandyke Forum: 

The Vandyke Forum

The Vandyke E-Class!: 

This year 10 class has been sending emails and presentations to one class in each of our link schools The Vandyke E-Class!

Scoala Take Ionescu, Romania: 

Scoala Take Ionescu, Romania Hello! My name is Raida. I’ve got many hobbies. Some of them are sports& shopping. In summer time I usually go to the swimming pool. I enjoy swimming a lot. I also like football, but watching rather than playing. One of my favourite teams is Manchester United. I used to play handball, but I don’t anymore because I don’t have enough time. In my spare time I play badminton with my friends. Shopping with friends is really relaxing. I spend a lot of time in shops looking for clothes. When I receive some money I spend it all on clothes. Even though I watch many fashion broadcasts& I read many magazines about fashion, I don’t usually follow a trend. I prefer comfortable, casual clothes. I wear especially jeans, t-shirts& trainers. I have a sporty look. This is all for now. I’m looking forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, Raida.

School Nr.37, Astrakan, Russia: 

School Nr.37, Astrakan, Russia

Hikarigaoka High School, Japan: 

Hikarigaoka High School, Japan

Hikarigaoka High School, Japan: 

Hikarigaoka High School, Japan

Lake Balaton, Hungary: 

Lake Balaton, Hungary

Plus Two High School, Uganda: 

Plus Two High School, Uganda

Plus Two High School, Uganda: 

Plus Two High School, Uganda Sixth form students in class

Slide18: 

Vandyke’s computers arrive in Uganda in January 2006

How Vandyke students get involved in global learning: 

How Vandyke students get involved in global learning Swedish exchange students Fundraising for charity - Smile Malawi 24/7 news Online conferences e.g. 2nd World War

Slide20: 

Online conference March 2006

How Vandyke students get involved in global learning: 

How Vandyke students get involved in global learning Swedish exchange students Fundraising for charity - Smile Malawi 24/7 news Online conferences e.g. 2nd World War Penpals and e-pals, sending cards and photos Assemblies and talking to staff/students Making a book about our school and area and recording messages to send to our partner schools

The value of our international links: 

The value of our international links Responses from: California, USA Germany Russia Japan

Broaden your horizons.Get active, get involved!: 

Broaden your horizons. Get active, get involved! Thank you for listening More information s.kelby@glc.me.uk