School twinning - Schillerschule, Backnang (Germany)
In the last year, we have begun to develop a relationship with a similar school to us in Backnang, Germany – Schillerschule (https://schillerschule-bk.de/). Backnang is one of Chelmsford’s twin towns and over the last three decades, there have been several projects undertaken and visits made between the towns to help foster a growing international friendship. There has never been a connection between two of our primary schools, so we are pioneering the way in establishing such a partnership. So far, we have had an exchange of letters, made video calls and shared Christmas cards.
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Photo above shows Mr McIntosh, Frau Otterbach (Schillerschule Headteacher - centre) and Frau Bollman (Schillerschule Deputy Headteacher - left)
Mr McIntosh was fortunate to be invited to make a visit at the end of November and be hosted by the school, observing lessons, meeting staff and learning more about the German education system. There is a lot of potential to embrace and grow this relationship for the benefit of our pupils and their understanding of the wider world around them and both Headteachers agreed on an aspiration to pursue this together (see 'Memorandum of Understanding' below). We will be sharing the ways we do this throughout the year.
One of the pupils from Schillerschule, Frida, recorded an introductory tour of Backnang for our children and staff and we have been given permission to share it here: