CADFA Conference

Yesterday the annual CADFA conference was held at SOAS in Central London. One of the highlights of the day was the feedback from the recent teachers' visit to Abu Dis. We looked at photos and discussed what had been learnt from the visit. We also began to think about the next steps and how we can take things forward. We all agree that communication is the key and so I'm going to make a determined effort to keep this blog updated!

Back in Camden, missing Abu Dis!

Reme Gil and some of the UNRWA Girls

Spray painting on the separation wall to show how much we like the link between SCCS and the UNRWA School in Abu Dis!

Abu Dis to Camden...
So the SCCS teachers have been back at school this week and have been telling colleagues and students all about their time in Abu Dis! We have lots of very good photos and are preparing to create a display outside of the main hall. We also have the lovely messages that the UNRWA students recorded and we're looking forward to listening to them with our students.

We're beginning to think about our next steps and this week three local newspapers have agreed to publish a story and pictures about our visit to Palestine. The National Union of Teachers has also agreed to write an article and publish some photos in next month's edition of their magazine.

It is the CADFA Conference on Saturday which will be a good opportunity to report back to others in Camden and to think about our plans for the future. We'll let you know how it goes!

Teachers' Visit 2

The second teachers' visit from Camden has just arrived back in the UK. A fantastic week was had by all and we hope that we've managed to continue strengthening the links between SCCS, Maria Fidelis and the UNRWA School. Pictures to follow very very soon!!