Transcript 2013 Visit PowerPoint - St. Benedict`s High School

Exchange Visit to Malawi
June 2013
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St. Benedict’s has just started a
partnership with St. Patrick’s Seminary
School in Rhumpi, Malawi.
This partnership will hopefully develop
over the coming years by: learning about
each other’s cultures, participating in joint
curricular projects, fundraising to aid
development and through exchange visits.
A group from St. Benedict’s will travel to
Malawi next June for an experience of a
lifetime.
What will the visit to Malawi involve?
Provisional Dates:
21 – 30 June 2013
Staff:
Mr. Johnston, Miss. McFadden plus 2 others
Pupils:
6 pupils from S4 and S5
Cost:
£600 payable by instalments
fundraise a minimum of £600
Purpose:
To experience the life and culture of Malawian
young people and to build links with our partner school.
Itinerary:
St. Patrick’s Seminary
St. Patrick’s primary school
School for the disabled
St. Denis’ Parish
a traditional Malawian village
Orphan centres
Nkhata Bay, Lake Malawi
Vwaza Marsh National Park
Lilongwe
Weekday At St. Patrick’s
05.30:Rising
06.00: General Cleaning
06.20: Breakfast
06.45: Morning Prayer & Meditation
07:00 Assembly
07.10-12.20: Morning Classes
12.20: Lunch
13.50- 15.10: Afternoon Classes
15.30: Sports Tues& Fri, Community Service: Mon &Thu, Clubs: Wed
17.00: Study
18.00: Holy Mass
18.30: Supper
19:15: Study
21.15: Bed
Who will be chosen to go?
The 6 pupils selected will be ambassadors for
St. Benedict’s High School.
They will be expected to;
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demonstrate exemplary conduct
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make every effort to adapt to the Malawian culture with
particular regard to standards of dress and eating Malawian
food.
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be fully aware of the health risks involved and take all the
preventative measures including a series of injections and
medication to prevent malaria
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They will have the ability to undertake some public speaking
duties.
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They will be able to cope with very basic living conditions (and
the insects!!!) and be emotionally mature enough to deal with
meeting people who struggle daily with abject poverty and illhealth.
How do I apply?
If you wish to be considered for this exchange visit then first of
all discuss it fully with your parents, fill in the application
form and return it to Mr. Johnston or Miss. McFadden by 1pm
Wed 5th Sept. Those who submit the best application forms
will be invited for an interview the following week.
Yewo Chomene!