Morag Paul

I have been involved from the start (2008) with the global school partnership between Inverkip Primary School, Inverclyde, and Malavi Primary School, Chiradzulu District, as lead teacher. The partnership has developed significantly, having had 5 successful visits (3 to Malawi and 2 to Scotland). We have had funding from DFID RV grants and GSC grants to facilitate the visits. The community at Malavi has been able to organise a building programme (admin block, toilets for boys and girls, repairs to existing buildings) and maintain a solar energy project, with assistance from both Inverkip and Strathclyde University. Also, there is a programme of supplying mosquito nets for the pupils, the orphaned children, being the first to receive these. Sharing education experiences, learning about life and culture, encouraging enterprising activities are also aims of the partnership.,,I have recently retired from my teaching post but I am still involved in the partnership as a member of the school steering group. I intend to keep strong links with my friends in Malawi and I would like to maintain my contacts with the SMP as I find the information and opportunities valuable. These are the reasons for me applying for an associate membership.,