International School Award Success for Stepney All Saints School
Stepney All Saints School in Tower Hamlets has been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its outstanding work to bring the world into the classroom.
The International School Award celebrates the achievements of schools that do exceptional work in international education. Fostering a global dimension in the curriculum is at the heart of the British Council’s work with schools, ensuring that young people gain the cultural understanding and skills they need to thrive in today’s interconnected world.
Stepney All Saints School’s international work includes a range of curriculum-linked projects with partner schools in Bangladesh, Denmark, India, Tanzania, and Greece, student participation in the Turing Scheme, cross-cultural art and philosophy collaborations, and whole-school celebrations of international and intercultural events.
On hearing the news that Stepney All Saints School had received the award, Ben Siaw, Headteacher, said:
“We are really proud to receive this award, which shows how creative, committed and enthusiastic our students have been in their international projects. At Stepney All Saints, we want our young people to grow up confident in today’s diverse society and global world. This success is down to the hard work of both our staff and students in making global learning part of everyday school life.”
Scott McDonald, Chief Executive of the British Council, said:
“Stepney All Saints has earned this prestigious award through its inspirational international work and links with schools abroad. The International School Award is a chance for schools to be recognised for their important work in bringing the world into their classrooms. This is especially commendable when schools have been deeply affected by the global pandemic. The desire to build on their international work shines through and it is with utmost pride that we celebrate their achievements.
By embedding an international dimension in children’s education, these schools are preparing their students for successful lives in the UK or further afield, empowering them to be global citizens, and are creating vital opportunities in an increasingly global economy.”
The Award is now available worldwide in countries such as Greece, India, and Nigeria. Over 6,000 International School Awards have been presented to successful schools in the UK since the scheme began in 1999.
The International School Award encourages and supports schools to develop:
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An international ethos embedded throughout the school
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A whole school approach to international work
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Collaborative curriculum-based work with international partner schools
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Year-round international activity
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Involvement of the wider community
As a school, we are delighted to receive this recognition. Our international work will continue this year with exciting projects in Tanzania and Denmark, alongside visits to France, Spain, and many more opportunities for our students to engage with the wider world.
