In July 2014, a selection of students and teachers from Matseliso High School in South Africa, came to visit England. They were some of the best few days I’ve ever had. My family and I hosted one of the students and his name was Hopewell and he is one of the kindest guys you could possibly wish to meet. During the few days he was here, we became close friends and still remain in contact a year on.
Whilst the students were here, we all had a fun-packed itinerary that Mrs Lakin and Miss Longden had put together, with visits to Anfield, The Trafford Centre but the most memorable was the trip to Wales. Not really knowing what to expect, we turned up at school thinking we were just going on a little walk- but it was far from that. In the end, we went on a huge hike up mountains and over rivers and it was great! Throughout the day, some of the lads from England and Soweto got chatting, and found that we all had a lot in common. For example, we all enjoyed football and that is how our group formed- THE TEAM! To round it off, when the visit ended and we went our separate ways, we all kept in contact and still are to this day, generally talking about football in our Facebook group chat.
I would hugely recommend for any new students thinking of getting involved in the Culcheth-2-Soweto programme to go for it. I have gained so much from the scheme, I’m now confident with speaking to the public, making new friends and experiencing different cultures. It has been tough, there is no denying that, but it has all been worth it!
Finn S Year 10
Whilst the students were here, we all had a fun-packed itinerary that Mrs Lakin and Miss Longden had put together, with visits to Anfield, The Trafford Centre but the most memorable was the trip to Wales. Not really knowing what to expect, we turned up at school thinking we were just going on a little walk- but it was far from that. In the end, we went on a huge hike up mountains and over rivers and it was great! Throughout the day, some of the lads from England and Soweto got chatting, and found that we all had a lot in common. For example, we all enjoyed football and that is how our group formed- THE TEAM! To round it off, when the visit ended and we went our separate ways, we all kept in contact and still are to this day, generally talking about football in our Facebook group chat.
I would hugely recommend for any new students thinking of getting involved in the Culcheth-2-Soweto programme to go for it. I have gained so much from the scheme, I’m now confident with speaking to the public, making new friends and experiencing different cultures. It has been tough, there is no denying that, but it has all been worth it!
Finn S Year 10