The Hermitage Experiment

31 June 2012 Thursday I was a part of Year 10 students in their field visit to Harwood beck, in Teesdale area. High Warm Jacket, safety boots, relevant dress everything for me arranged by Mr Alex Ward, Team Leader Geography department. 12 students, Head of the Department Mr Alex, Vice Principal Ms Linda Dickinson and I am with total number of 15 passengers. The Hermitage minibus going on the wavy Road over hilly area, I can guess little blooming flowers dancing and laughing by looking us in this cool area. Smiley faces with cloudy rain and foggy environment welcoming us by its natural beauty. Whole the day was raining. After finishing experimental work while the journey comes back to the Hermitage; on the way, in a few moments the sun raised on us to warm our cloths. Has the sun also thanked to the Year 10 students for their great experiments? Vice Principal who is geographical background informed me, there is no Earthquake because the land of the whole Durham and UK is in the middle point of the earth in world Map. This is a great advantage for the area and free from earthquake. The hills are created by Stone so it does not break in any other seasonal rainstorm and Snow falling storms. I practically observed how the Harwood Beck flows into The River Tees; and River Tees confluence with Harwood Beck. This is really interesting surprised to me because the source of the river I never seen in my life. The new discovering source of the river thrilled me. The Harwood Beck is creating from cloudy. The cloudy dew drops like a pearl on the wavy hills grass field. I think; is it the tears of eye of a Cloudy Crying for impacts of climate change? Does the cloud express its love by floating drops to the nature? To the Harwood beck, and tees river at Teesdale area in Durham? The river tees is now on the verge of a renaissance as a place to be enjoyed in a wide variety of ways. Its natural beauty, wildlife and landscape upstream, the wide variety of heritage along its length, Leisure and sporting use of the water itself Leisure use of the adjoining open spaces Year 10 students are ready to work hard ; enjoy a discovering and thrilling life with their comfortable dresses, boots and practical equipment, they never mind that I am a very new with them from another part of the world Bangladesh, truly everyone accept me cordially as a friend and helped me to learn more from this valley. They spent a day collecting data from the Harwood Beck and river Tees as part of their GCSE controlled assessment. The work involved the students several measurements to calculate various changes that occur from the source to the confluence of the river Tees. No matter in the environment they are carrying Mr Alex’s advice and suggestions very smoothly. Year 10 student’s field work I enjoyed with a great surprised. While my foot step at the Hermitage; rang a bell in my heart with big sound which informing me; Mr Hoque you are now in a great learning zone. You will discover lots of learning teaching methodology, modernized subject oriented facility for students. The Hermitage covering their Class curriculum by subjects of Arts , Business Culture, Morality and Ethics, Drama, English, Geography, History, I.C.T. Maths, Media Studies, MFL Music, P.E. Science Technology; SEN. Pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) are encouraged to reach their full potential at this Academy. SEN students are supported in a number of ways at the Hermitage The hermitage has lots of extra co-curricular activities such as Extended School ; Part Time Courses, Yamaha Guitar School , External Agencies Bus services, CASH Clinic, Speakeasy. Every term there is a meeting in the hermitage with all of the agencies to discuss provision under the terms of the Every Child Matters agenda. The hermitage has been running International Partnership activities between 08 countries. Bangladesh is one of them proudly working since 2009, Connecting Classrooms activities by the help of Durham Country Council sponsored by British Council. The Hermitage is an outstanding 11-19 Academy in Chester-le-Street which is nationally recognised Leading Edge School; it’s received an Ofsted "Outstanding" overall effectiveness grade and "Outstanding" Grades in all five categories of the inspection including Teaching and Learning.

Connecting hands, connecting lands, The Diamond Hall

Head teacher Mrs. Kim Bennett, Deputy Head Teacher and Team Leader of connecting classrooms Mrs. Glynn Welsh, the school serving to the nation since 100, new building opened in 1993. Total students 305, Teacher 15, support staff – 11. Students Age 07-10, (Class) Year 03-06. About 45 Bangladeshi Students are in the school. There is also Bengali, Asian language Group, sports and Musical, dance, singer group. Their sports Cricket, football, netball, gymnastics, and athletics. Since 2009 connecting classrooms International Partnership between Chittgaong Bangladesh and Canada by these activities pupils getting chance to develop global citizenship concepts preparing to enter global economy and diversity with mental and physically preparing to fit for 21 century skills There is a Separate rooms and display Board for connecting Classrooms and International Partnership activities, all classes are decorated by subject wise regular teaching- Learning Aid, digital Board, in the school the children have more facility on ICT; they can very easily continue International Partnership activities using their ICT knowledge, Student council and class monitor very active. In Diamond Hall there is a good advantage that the work complete in on time and work force teachers are more skilled on the relevant subjects, silent class No noise sound anywhere of the class, their Group work is very interesting, their exam system summer Test 07 which I observed, their Exam system are very nice with suitable Learning environments. I Meet with Investor Forum Reps named Ms. Sandra Hannah She very much pleased hearing about connecting Classrooms, she expressed what they are doing in the schools in Sunderland, their measurement system, I inform her all about activities, and about Bangladesh, asking her I ensured they are thinking Connecting Classrooms activities in the school positive. On my scheduled visiting moment I meet with all class pupils Teachers, students, and some Guardians, I guess everyone accept me with joys, ask me lots of questions on about our activities we share information each other countries, schooling system , and International Partnership activities every ones’ views about the International Partnership is Positive I present in the school 04 PowerPoint slide on Bangladesh, Connecting Classrooms, one ISA Awarded Madrasha for differences in education systems, student council, Head teacher Mrs. Kim Bennett, Deputy Head Teacher Glynn Welsh also present a PowerPoint slide on their Bangladesh visit

Learn to live at Thornhill School

Thornhill School of Business and Enterprise College: The Head teacher’s name is Mr J.Hallworth, Assistant Head teacher is Mrs Lesley Etherington.

There are about two hundred Bangladeshi students in this School and every Tuesday head teacher meets with the departmental head at 11.15 a.m. to 12.00. They have Bengali, Chinese and Asian pupils and there are links with Young Asian Voices. The sports practiced are swimming, football, cricket, rugby and basketball. They have indoor and outdoor facilities as well as music and dance groups. Thornhill deals carefully with new pupils who come from many other countries, the support unit provides an introduction to teachers and the community, as well as learning about the school and its environment. Pupils get the chance to develop with realistic education and practical knowledge in School, Business and Enterprise College which reflects the education in secondary schools in Sunderland. The school offers an outstanding range of academic and vocational opportunities. At the heart of this exceptional curriculum is a clear focus on matching courses to pupils’ individual needs and expectations. The percentage of pupils from minority ethnic groups is broadly average, although most of these pupils have English as an additional language. Almost a third of pupils have learning difficulties and/or disabilities. I observed a very nice class of Bangla with students learning Bengali as a second language. The Bangla class can help them develop a better understanding of project related activities with the International Partnership. In 2009, the Connecting Classrooms International Partnership between Chittagong Bangladesh was formed. There is a separate rooms and display board for Connecting Classrooms. All classes are decorated by subject wise regular teaching and learning aids and are all equipped with white boards. In the school the children have extensive use of ICT; they can very easily continue with the International Partnership activities using their ICT knowledge. On my scheduled visits I meet with some pupils and teachers. They asked me some questions about our activities and we shared information on each others countries, school system and the International Partnership. Every ones view about the International Partnership was very positive. I presented a PowerPoint slide on Bangladesh, Connecting Classrooms and ISA Awarded Madrasha to show differences in the education systems in Bangladesh and England. The Head Teacher Mr J Hallworth and Assistant Head teacher Mrs Lesley Etherington are very much active in the International Partnership and the Connecting Classrooms activities. There are many benefits seen from the partners visit because other two teachers and two students visited Chittagong using the International Partnership grant. Their project related activities were very simple. There is a clear emphasis for the International Partnership project from the Head teacher and Assistant Head teacher on top of their roles in normal school duties. On reflection if everyone who is involved in the project related activities, the Connecting Classrooms International School Partnership could be much more

Washington; New style in Schooling

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Escomb Sports

Monday 21 may I invited by Escomb primary School to enjoy ASDA KWICK cricket Tournament 2012 in Raby Castle, Durham, UK At the morning 09 am first session is scheduled for me in the Escomb School PowerPoint presentation on Bangladesh, Connecting Classrooms, student Council, my Madrasha and 100 words Drama. In 2nd session I am with year 06 pupils are feeling joyous to go Raby Castle where the Tournament arranged by The Durham Country and Sponsored by ASDA store; from 05 schools’ 08 Team Participated in this children encouraging tournament. Escomb’s system is firstly inform to the Parents by issuing a letter which Sports taking place, with further information regarding the sports or any other Program in the schools In order that pupils can attend widely. I have a little about ASDA Kwik Cricket their Aimed at girls and boys, the Cricket competition is for under-11s. The competition starts locally, before proceeding to county finals., this is an inclusive sports tournament where every player has an opportunity to do everything –ball, field and bat. This makes it perfect for kids to learn all about cricket. The main emphasis is on watching and hitting the ball when batting, and there's no problem with anyone getting hurt as the ball is soft – so no need for any protective equipment. Any number of pupils can play in a game, from 2 to 32. The area is very nice - beautiful with a Garden and little informative museum though there is very cool in the Raby Castle, really fantastic event Organized for children. 08 team at a time playing in the fogy field on 04 pitch; whilst the children playing I thought they are not playing just enjoying with their Cricket bat - ball and many other classmates around the Durham, this is the most important place for creating enjoys moment for the children. I heartily congratulate to the year 6 pupils who represented Escomb School at the Cricket tournament. 03rd place, fantastic! Though it was 3rd but seem to me the FIRST because another school have 03 Team in one school they were in the 1st and 2nd amongst their 03 so the TEAM Escomb is the best in this justice. Children’s great teamwork and attitude, this is a credential advantage for school. Year 6 have worked really hard to prepare them for their Sports to participate in this Cricket tournament Children of Escomb Primary School are involved in many sporting events outside of the school. ASDA KWICK cricket Tournament is one of their Participation which I enjoyed very closely whole the day with the children. Some one of this team is realistic talent I feel happy by looking their talent if they would be practiced properly they will surely be shine their future line in the sports. I heartily thank to Head teacher Mrs W E Gill; Jackie Thompson, Teacher, Coach who accompany with me at the field, and teachers staff of the Escomb School for scheduling a good sports day and a nice place to my visit. Hafez Allama Mohammad Mohiul Hoque Principal Naziria Naymia Mahmudia Madrasha Chittagong Bangladesh Cluster coordinator Chittagong Cluster -02, Bangladesh Bradshaw Fellow Durham University Durham, UK

Celebarating Bangladesh DAY

In a sunny morning Bangladesh Day celebration organized by Etherley Lane Nursery School in Bishop Auckland, Durham Country, UK. The Nursery was built in 1971; it is located in a residential area on the outskirts of Bishop Auckland. The large majority of children are of white British Heritage, All children receive highly effective individualised support from extremely skilled early year practitioners. At 9.15 am while my foot step at the school corridor I am feeling joy and asking myself; have I arrived Bangladesh very quick? In the schools every rooms decorated by Bangladeshi Photos, Quotes, verities of Colourful Items, High volume BD Music and songs hearing from a room where showing on the Projector screen BD Photos to the Guardian and Children, Head Teacher Mrs Leslie Patterson wear BD 03 Pc Kamis and office Manger wear BD Fatua. Governor of the school Mr Keith Taylor wear Panjabi, Payjama and Tupi. One early Year Practitioner teacher wears Bangladeshi Sharee. She introducing about BD items to the children. Guardian & children drawing their hands matching with BD Colour Pictures, they tried to wear Sharee, Scarf and BD dancing. Children enjoying with their BD dress. Head teacher and 04 early Year Practitioners are very busy for introducing BD items, dance, music, drawing hands, handy crafts, playing BD events; one group is gardening outside of the school. Bangladeshi Chapatti, Chicken Tikka, Samosa, Biryani, cooked for children and Guardian. Every one taking food items with jolly mood, in two shifts total 40 pupils and 40 guardians morning session and the same 80 at the afternoon session total 160 + enjoyed this great celebration. I have got a chance to present power point slide on Bangladesh, Student Council and connecting Classrooms in my Madrasah. I also showed to children Guardians 100 Words Drama of Chittagong Cluster 02. Every one very much pleased and excited knowing all about Bangladesh. Asking Guardian, pupils and teachers I ensured their views on school linking GSP Partnership Project with Bangladesh is 98% positive, very useful, and benefited to the school. In a moment I interviewed to The Head teacher Mrs Leslie Patterson she and her team, teachers, members very much eager to continue the GSP Partnership Project with Bangladesh. We discussed openly to find out the real problems, solving suggestions to develop International Partnerships which I wish to include my research Papers In later. There is no doubt that everything is in the school for learning except certificate to the pupils. But after 25-30 Or 45-50 years of age this school children may need a strong document to remember their learning in an early school about early teachers and Head teacher. So my suggestion was to the Honourable Head teacher; school authority may consider providing certificate to the children while the pupils will complete their Years in this school; because Etherley Lane Nursery is an outstanding School, which fulfils its philosophy to ‘’foster in children a love of learning’. Children’s love to learn & relationship in an early stage would be forever and long lasting with the schools.Very fantastic, Learning and informative celebration I enjoyed at the Etherley Lane Nursery School it would be more highlighted for Partnership activities in UK – Bangladesh along with other Partner countries. I express my heartily gratitude and thank to the Head teacher Mrs Leslie Patterson, Governor Mr Keith Taylor, 04 early year practitioners, Guardians, and children for all of their kind support to me while I visit this nursery on celebrating of Bangladesh day. I also pay gratitude and thank to the Durham country council, Durham University, Van Mildert College, Mr Brian stobie, Ms Lucy Turzynski and Mr Ahsanul Azad, Mrs Afroza Yasmin, Mr Shakil Amanullah Sinha, British council Bangladesh for giving me this great opportunity. Hafez Allama Mohammad Mohiul Hoque Principal Naziria Naymia Mahmudia Madrasha Chittagong Bangladesh Cluster coordinator Chittagong Cluster -02, Bangladesh Research Fellow Durham University UK

Meet with CEM Directors

I met with Durham University CEM Directors. We discuss on many Issues.

Respected Mentors in my Durham Life

My friend Mr Brian Stobie and Ms LUCY Turzysnki Very much active and helpful MY Mentor in Durham University, Van Mildert College. very special thanks to them for their tireless efforts supports and all kinds of necessary cooperation in my Durham stay and research without their help it would have been much difficult for me.

My living room in Van Mildert College Durham University

My Room No 90M Deerness Building Van Mildert College Durham University It is ringing a bell in my heart, I spend many times here when my eye closed I can see its' enjoyable moment