Cultural Exchange Project for children
in collaboration with the Children's Literature Research Unit of the University of South Africa (Unisa) and South African Embassies and Consulates
Global Twins is a cultural exchange project that involves the twinning of South African schools with schools in other countries that are involved in the project.
There are two variations:
a twinning of schools where the learners concentrate on their city,
town or environment and countries
a more specific World Heritage Site project where schools that are situated
in or near such sites concentrate on the particular site and issues related
to it.
The schools work towards creating and developing artwork, written material and additional material that depict the identity of the particular schools and its learners and its locality within a particular city and country - or about a particular World Heritage Site. In addition to the above-mentioned topics, participating schools are also expected to deal with their countries, schools and families. Additional topics are agreed upon by the participating schools (in consultation with the Children's Literature Research Unit). The learners also correspond with learners of the twinning school.
The material is exchanged and exhibited. Ideally this is a joint exhibition of the created work of both schools that travel between the countries. The CLRU is responsible for the transport of the material to and from South Africa, usually in collaboration with the South African missions.
The aim of this project is to foster an awareness amongst children globally to be proud of their heritage and to respect and learn about their cultures and lifestyles and those of their global twins. This will hopefully broaden the minds of our children and introduce children of the world to South Africa, our people and culture.
If your school is interested in twinning with a school in South Africa or abroad, contact the CLRU on: vdwaltb@unisa.ac.za
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