Bambisanani: The First Five Years (Hardback Book)
Our book, a case study written in 2011, charters the first five years of an incredible journey of two remarkable schools. The book, written and designed entirely in school, was showcased globally on
blurb.com as a 'staff pick'. It is
available to buy as an 'eBook' for iPad (including the iPad mini) and available online to read for free.
two years in the making
20,000 words
269 images
read over 6,000 times online, all over the world
40+ hardback copies printed
"A wonderfully illustrative book. It is good to see the great work that you have been doing over the past five years in your school."
Paddy Ashdown, UNICEF UK President
"It really is special. It is a fantastic story of what has been achieved over the years. I am sure that we will be dipping into it for years to come for anecdotes and stories."
Lorraine Thomas, Corporate Sustainability HSBC
"The book showcases just how schools can bring the Global Dimension alive for all students. At a time when all schools are being encouraged to open the minds of their students to the world around them, this book is full of ideas for schools new to international development to plan the beginning of their journey as part of an international school partnership."
Baroness Sue Campbell CBE, Chair, Youth Sport Trust
"It was inspiring to see how the original link brokered under the project has gone from strength to strength to become embedded across both communities and make a real difference to the lives of young people in the UK and South Africa. Alongside the quotes from the young people involved in the project, what particularly impressed me was the continual emphasis on mutuality. Achieving an equitable and sustainable school partnership where both schools learn and benefit takes real commitment and effort. Both schools should be congratulated on what they have achieved over the last five years."
James Schone, from the British Council
The book was invited to be part of the
Ilkley Literature Festival 2012. The presentation at Ilkley Playhouse on Saturday, 29 September 2012 took place in front of an enthusiastic 'full-house'.
PHOTO: "WHO IS THAT ON THE FRONT COVER OF THE BOOK?" "IT IS ME", SOUTH AFRICA, 2012
The Power of Sport 2012
Our next book, currently in development is titled The Power of Sport 2012
The Power of Sport is a competition that took place in both schools involving Creative Writing and Art. Our book will the work of students from both schools. More than 600 students across both schools entered the voluntary competition.