Project Namibia
20 young people studying at QE are to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. In June 2011 they will visit Namibia with World Challenge, a youth development organisation which provides educational expeditions in the developing world, teaching life skills, stretching comfort zones and expanding minds outside the classroom.
Whilst in Namibia the students will work on a community based building project, including building sustainable gardens, repainting school buildings and creating recreational grounds and playgrounds. They will also visit the Etosha National Park to take in the magnificent beauty of the area and view some of the native wildlife.
Each student has to raise £3000 to fund the trip and a wide range of activities have been organised by the group and by individuals within it. Recently, they held an ice cream day, selling ice creams to fellow students on what turned out to be one of the hottest days of the year. They are also planning a Christmas Ball and seeking individual sponsorship. Student Charlotte Hullah has done particularly well, obtaining £1000 sponsorship from Carillion.
Charlotte says:
“This is not an average school trip and is certainly not a holiday. It is a challenging expedition that will significantly benefit the local community and will teach us valuable life skills such as leadership, communication and team working. I am grateful for Carillion’s sponsorship and will visit them on my return to give a presentation about our experiences in Namibia.‘’
Teacher Nancy Wall, one of the organisers of the project, adds:
“To visit Namibia is a tremendous opportunity for the students and they will give a lot and learn a lot. The fundraising element is also important, teaching them a great number of skills - in particular how difficult it is to make money without hard work. They are doing very well and we would like to thank everyone who has supported us so far.”
If anyone would like to sponsor the students participating in Project Namibia please contact the College on 0135 461315.
June 29, 2010