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Bambisanani
Partnership
Working Together, Learning Together
Bambisanani Partnership in the News
A selection of published articles and reports
2016 – 2020
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Introduction
I
n 2006 the Bambisanani Partnership emerged from Significantly, the University of Leeds and Leeds
a British Council/Youth Sport Trust initiative linking Trinity University are now both heavily involved in the
UK and South African Schools through physical partnership and like St. Mary’s School regularly have
education and sport. The link between St. Mary’s High students out in South Africa to extend and develop the
School in Leeds and Mnyakanya High School, which partnerships various programmes, including ‘Leadership
serves one of KwaZulu-Natal’s most deprived rural Through Sport’, ‘Literacy Through Sport’ and ‘Cycling To
communities, went on to become embedded in the lives Success’.
of both schools, inspiring young people in many areas
of the curriculum through joint learning activities. A fundamental aim of the partnership has been to
create genuine ‘two way’ learning between both
Bambisanani is a Zulu word meaning ‘working hand in countries with a key focus on ‘working together and
hand’ and aptly describes the work and vision of this learning together’. The Bambisanani story is testimony
inspirational partnership that uses sport as a catalyst of the power of sport to change lives and has served as
to promote education, health, global citizenship and a reminder to many just why they became a teacher.
leadership.
Four highly acclaimed Bambisanani books have been
Now a multi-award winning charity, the pioneering published, the last in 2016. This booklet provides
partnership has gained international acclaim for its a selection of published articles, reports and news
work. Despite the most challenging of circumstances stories from 2016 – 2020.
this project has not only been sustained it has grown
and expanded to involve other schools and indeed
universities.
At the annual Reading Festival
Sports Festival at Mnyakanya High School The road to Mnyakanya High School
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“The Bambisanani Partnership represents a truly “Much of our life in the UK has become obsessed
authentic approach to educating children about with materialism and ‘celebrity’. We have lost touch
health, global citizenship and leadership. St. Mary’s with things that really matter. My visit to South Africa
School, Menston, the University of Leeds and Leeds has given me a much more meaningful perspective
Trinity University should be applauded for creating on life.”
and developing this inspiring project which uses
sport to positively connect pupils from different — UK student
cultures. It is a clear win-win situation innovation
with boundless benefits for students in the UK as
well as those in a deprived region of South Africa.
The partnership clearly has the power to change “We have worked together…people of different
lives for the good and develop long-standing colours, countries, religions and cultures…we have
friendships across nations. Many schools around proved it can be done.”
the world would benefit from knowing more about
this partnership and adopting similar innovative — South African student
approaches to genuinely enhancing young people’s
lives.”
— Dr Jo Harris, Loughborough University
Sports Leader from Mnyakanya High School St. Mary's students visiting the Umlalazi Day Centre and Creche
Playing football in 2006 taken by David Geldart when he first At the annual Sports Festival
visited Nkandla
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“Sport has the power to unite people in a way
that little else can. Sport can create hope where
there was once only despair. It breaks down
racial barriers. It laughs in the face of all kinds
of discrimination. Sport speaks to people in a
language they can understand.”
— Nelson Mandela
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you
can use to change the world.”
— Nelson Mandela
Students from St. Mary's and Mnyakanya working together
Artwork by a Mnyakanya High School student
Artwork by a St. Mary's school student
Football at Mnyakanya High School
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INTERNATIONAL MATTERS
– SHARED BIRTHDAYS –
Bambisanani Partnership also Celebrates its Tenth Anniversary
David Geldart [afPE Honoured Member]
I “
n 2006, as the then Director of PE and together”. The Zulu word ‘Bambisanani’ Much of our life in the UK has
Sport at St Marys RC Sports College in literally means ‘working hand in hand’ become obsessed with materialism
Leeds, I visited South Africa as part of and is a fitting name for the partnership. and ‘celebrity’. We have lost touch with
”
the British Council/Youth Sport Trust Very few international school links are things that really matter. My visit to South
Dreams and Teams initiative. Ten years sustained for as long or have the impact Africa has given me a much more
on, and as a direct result of that initial that the Bambisanani Partnership has meaningful perspective on life.
visit, I now have the privilege of leading had. I believe that this in down to the two
“
the multi-award winning Bambisanani school communities making an absolute Mnyakanya students:
Partnership charity. The partnership has and genuine commitment to global learning
gained international acclaim for its work and to each other: “The Bambisanani We have worked together….
”
developing value-driven sport for its own Partnership is not just embedded in both people of different colours,
sake but also, and significantly, for using schools’ communities it is part of our countries, religions and cultures….
“
sport as a catalyst to promote education, DNA now, part of who we are and what we have proved it can be done.
health, global citizenship, enterprise and we believe in. This work is a constant
leadership in one of South Africa’s poorest reminder of our values, our purpose and the My view of the world has
”
regions. importance of interdependence.” changed. I can now see what a
difference it makes when you love
From an initial meeting between two Annual exchange visits of teachers and and respect people.
schools from very different parts of the students have had a most profound effect
world – St Mary’s in Leeds and Mnyakanya on all those involved.
School in rural KwaZulu Natal – the A key feature of the Bambisanani
“
Bambisanani Partnership emerged and has St Mary’s students: Partnership is the fact that, throughout
grown into an exceptional international the year, a range of learning activities take
”
collaboration based on mutual respect My world has just got bigger, place to involve as many curriculum areas
and shared outcomes: “Two school I realise it is my duty to and students as possible. This is a major
communities working together and learning be a global citizen. reason for the success of the programme.
afPE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 2006-2016 PHYSICAL EDUCATION MATTERS – SPRING 2016 47
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INTERNATIONAL MATTERS
Very few curriculum areas in either school is able to go on the annual visit, everyone the past ten years staff and students
have not harnessed the enormous interest can be involved in something, whether they at St Mary’s and Mnyakanya have
in the Bambisanani Partnership as a are a student or member of staff. worked tirelessly to create an amazing
catalyst for learning. Beyond PE and sport partnership that has used the power
some remarkable work has also taken Last year I left my beloved St Mary’s School of sport to promote wider educational
place in humanities, religious education, to establish and lead the Bambisanani goals in a genuine international
English, science, music and art. Students Partnership as a registered charity. This will collaboration. Becoming a charity
also have the opportunity to be involved enable us to make an even greater impact, demonstrates the commitment of both
“
in the Bambisanani Enterprise Programme as our supporters recognise. schools to global learning which will
(a student-led business to support the now lead to further opportunities
”
work of the partnership), the Bambisanani It is wonderful news that the to involve more schools and young
Award Programme and the Bambisanani Bambisanani Partnership people in both countries in this
Leadership Programme. Whilst not everyone has become a registered charity. For inspirational work.
48 PHYSICAL EDUCATION MATTERS – SPRING 2016 afPE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 2006-2016
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INTERNATIONAL MATTERS
In its tenth anniversary year the
Bambisanani Partnership has ambitious
plans to extend its work and influence. In
addition to the annual exchanges and the
provision of a wide range of new learning
activities in both schools, the charity is
working with the University of Leeds to
develop leadership programmes with its
own students and to develop a unique
cycling programme in KwaZulu Natal. At
Mnyakanya School it is currently working
with Intel and the KZN Department of
Education to pioneer the installation of
Wi-Fi and computers to enhance learning
in remote rural schools. The partnership’s
long-term relationship with Zulufadder
Orphanage will be developed through the
building of a new hostel for vulnerable
children. As Chair of the charity, I have also
been invited by the South African High
Commission to the UK to help establish a
sport and education forum linking the UK
and South Africa.
To celebrate and promote its work, the
Bambisanani Partnership has published
three remarkable books over the last
nine years. To celebrate this tenth
Baroness Sue Campbell CBE, Chair of the years, helping shine the spotlight on anniversary, we intend to complete a
fourth: Bambisanani: Ten Years of Working
“
Youth Sport Trust over one hundred incredible young
people who have selflessly dedicated Together. We hope other schools will look
I am delighted that the their time to improving the lives of forward to this and be inspired to
Bambisanani Partnership has others in one of South Africa’s poorest establish their own international
become a registered charity. This is rural communities. We are delighted partnerships.
further recognition for the hard work that the Partnership has been granted
and commitment of all the staff and charitable status and we look forward To learn more about the
”
students who have been involved in to celebrating many more young people Bambisanani Partnership visit:
the partnership, both at St Mary’s who continue in the footsteps of www.bambisananipartnership.org
and also Mnyakanya High School. We Diana, Princess of Wales. or read our first three books:
have been honoured to work with the
Bambisanani Partnership over recent Tessy Ojo, CEO of the Diana Award • Bambisanani: The First Five Years, David
Geldart, ISBN 978-0-9927124-1-9
• Bambisanani: 2012 Faster, Higher,
Stronger, David Geldart, ISBN 978-0-
9927124-2-6
• Bambisanani: The Power of Sport, David
Geldart, ISBN 978-0-9927124-02
The Bambisanani Partnership also featured
in previous editions of Physical Education
Matters: Summer 2014 Vol.9, No.2 and
Summer 2015 Vol.10, No.2. n
David Geldart is Founder and Chairman of
the Bambisanani Partnership.
afPE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 2006-2016 PHYSICAL EDUCATION MATTERS – SPRING 2016 49
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Weekend 21.12.2017
10 years of working together celebrated
Book
T
HE St Mary’s, Menston based
charity, the Bambisanani
Partnership has published
its fourth book ‘Bambisanani: Ten
Years of Working Together and
Learning Together’.
The multi award-winning charity
has gained international acclaim for
its inspirational and pioneering
work using sport as a catalyst to
promote education, health, global
citizenship and leadership in one of
South Africa’s poorest
communities. The new book
chronicles the first ten years of the
Bambisanani story from 2006 –
2016.
Written by the partnership’s
founder David Geldart with
foreword by Baroness Tanni Grey–
Thompson, the book has been
described as a heart-warming story
of challenge and hope.
Author David Geldart said: “The Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson has written the
book was written to tell our story, a forward for Bambisanani: Ten Years of Working
story that has gone from strength to Together and Learning Together
strength despite enormous
challenges. The ten year story
acknowledges the remarkable
achievements of Bambisanani team
members in both the UK and South
Africa, in particular those of the
amazing young people of both
communities.
“The book is testimony to the power
of sport to change lives and to what
can be achieved when two
communities from different sides of
the world commit to working
together in a genuine partnership. A
major aim of the book is to
encourage other schools, colleges
and universities to get involved in
similar work.”
Ten years in development and two
years in writing, the hardback book
is impressive in both appearance
and content with 300 pages, almost
100,000 words and including over
600 photographs.
A limited number of first edition
copies of the book are available at
£50 each with all proceeds going to
support the charity. Contact Mrs
Catherine Chattoe at St. Mary’s,
Menston – c.chattoe@
stmarysmenston.org or
01943883000. A St Mary’s, Menston, pupil helps youngsters with their reading in Africa in this photo taken from David Geldart’s book
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Bambisanani
Looking back, looking forward
T
he Bambisanani Partnership has
gained international acclaim for
its pioneering work using sport as
a catalyst to promote education, health,
global citizenship and leadership in one of
South Africa’s most deprived areas. Based
on extracts from the recently published
book Bambisanani: Ten years of Working
together and Learning Together, twelve
key individuals involved in the work of
the Bambisanani Partnership offer their
perspectives on the past ten years but
also on what the future might hold for the
multi award winning charity.
1
Page 10 of 68DARREN BEARDSLEY, LOGAN GOVENDER,
HEADTEACHER, ST. MARY’S SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESSMAN
SCHOOL AND ENTREPRENEUR
When thinking about South Africa has a history
Bambisanani Partnership, it of people from abroad
is important to consider the attempting to ‘’serve’’ the
phrase ‘Working Together, local community. Many of
Learning Together’. These these missions flounder
objectives are essential for in time because they are
a successful partnership designed to engender a
in that we do learn so feeling of goodwill more for
much together and that we the giver than the recipient.
support each other. Writing It is to the credit of the
as the Headteacher of St. founder and his dedicated
Mary’s, Menston, I have team that the Bambisanani
been privileged to talk to Partnership has persisted
staff and students who for a decade. Bambisanani
have benefited enormously – working hand in
from working with Mnyakanya High School. The hand – works because there is neither a giver nor a
philosophy of all involved within the partnership is that receiver. Two groups, from different ends of the planet,
it is an equitable, sustainable and effective partnership each borrowing from the culture of the other forge
that has a positive impact on both schools, but also relationships through the medium of sport, changing
the wider communities. The effectiveness of a school perspectives of both from the experience.
is often measured using examination data and this is
important in providing opportunities for our students, I believe that hands that serve are holier than hands
but the real success of a school is how it works to that are folded in prayer and I have had numerous
develop young people so that they go on to benefit personal experiences over the past ten years of how
society in the future. We take this seriously and the the interaction between the two groups, compressed
skills and understanding that students develop in global into a fortnight, has fostered joy and hope in a world so
citizenship, global justice, enterprise and leadership, by full of gloom and turmoil that it overshadows the innate
taking part in the partnership, equips them to make the goodness of mankind.
world a better place in the future.
From modest beginnings, Bambisanani has spread its
It is important that we celebrate the success of the reach and grown from sport to the social upliftment of a
partnership so far, but it is also imperative that we community through several sponsors being inspired to
continue to develop our work. We are planning ways in come aboard. The work now includes the participation
which the partnership can influence younger students of the University of Leeds, who have provided children
at St. Mary’s with the introduction of the Bambisanani facing a two hour walk to and from school with bicycles;
Award. The students have responded incredibly sponsorship of a crèche for HIV & AIDS orphans; and
positively to this and I am delighted that we have the sheer joy that arises from and in anticipation of
recently presented our first award in an assembly at the annual interaction. The future looks bright for this
school. The influence on University students is also community as plans are afoot to substantially enhance
being enhanced by the involvement of two of our their lives. A sports field where once only a windswept
Universities in Leeds as part of the partnership. dustbowl existed is an example of the improvements
that are planned.
All of these developments are exciting for the future of
this inspirational work and continue to be driven by our I consider myself a Bambisanani Partner and am
desire to ‘Work Together and Learn Together’. delighted to have been involved with this noble project
since its inception. I look forward to offering my humble
help in the future in enhancing the experiences of the
participants of Leeds as a small measure of thanks.
Long may Bambisanani live!
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Page 11 of 68CATHERINE CHATTOE, PK ZONDI,
BAMBISANANI COORDINATOR, BAMBISANANI COORDINATOR,
ST. MARY’S SCHOOL MNYAKANYA SCHOOL
The Bambisanani The Bambisanani
Partnership is something Partnership is the most
that I feel honoured and wonderful collaboration
privileged to be a part that has ever been
of. The Bambisanani experienced by the
Partnership has been Mnyakanya community.
pioneering, innovative and This partnership between
determined in its work. Mnyakanya High
School and St. Mary’s
I have witnessed, first- School has enlightened
hand, a unique partnership many young people,
develop between St. adults and stakeholders
Mary’s, Menston in Leeds of our community in
and Mnyakanya High many different ways. It is
School in KwaZulu-Natal, bringing hope to many
South Africa. I have seen how the partnership has families most of which are headed by under-aged
made a positive impact on the lives of so many people. orphans. The Bambisanani Partnership is playing a
Anybody that comes into contact with its work will have major role in encouraging many orphans to further
been affected by it. The approach of the Bambisanani their studies, by giving them financial assistance and
Partnership can only be admired. The international many other educational needs. It has produced many
acclaim it receives is no surprise. young leaders who can stand up and do things on
their own, to bring about change in their community.
By working together with a shared vision, with It also encourages many young people to work for
equal respect and common values, the Bambisanani excellence in all school activities, like in sports and
Partnership has achieved so much. It has provided new academic activities and also in community activities.
opportunities for so many, it has developed confidence Joint learning activities initiated by the partnership
and self-belief in those that have been fortunate have inspired young people from many schools in both
enough to be involved with its work and improved countries. The yearly awards presented by Bambisanani
leadership skills which has created new opportunities. Partnership to recognise young people for their good
I have seen it change the attitudes and aspirations of work is a great motivation for them to work hard in
many; it has helped to shape people’s lives in a positive all areas of school life. It is very exciting indeed to
way. Most significantly for me is how it has created so share ideas with people who are from across the
many long lasting friendships. world in the UK, to work together towards achieving
common objectives. It is unbelievable to see a school
The last ten years have been incredible but I know situated in a poor rural area like Mnyakanya becoming
this is just the start. The willingness, drive, spirit and one of the most resourceful schools of KwaZulu-Natal,
energy from the Bambisanani team and its supporters with tablets, library and have access to the internet in
is unstoppable. I know they are all ready and willing to school computers. We are always so interested to hear
continue their work because, inevitably, it makes the of the impact of our work on the UK children; like ours
world a better place. many are profoundly influenced by the Bambisanani
experiences. Bambisanani is helping to build a more
educated, tolerant and caring society. We have
ambitious plans for the future that will have a positive
impact on even more young people.
At Mnyakanya High School we have no doubt that, this
partnership is a blessing from God, who saw the life
struggle in our community and brought this partnership
to our school. We hope and pray that He will give us
strength to grow this partnership to its highest level.
Long live the Bambisanani Partnership, long live,
through working together and learning together.
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Page 12TONY MOODLEY,
CHIEF EDUCATION SPECIALIST,
KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION
It’s unbelievable that the and training for teachers. This has subsequently been
partnership has persevered followed by further funding from the charity which has
for over a decade already seen the school becoming a part of the global village
and is surely a testament through the provision of a satellite Internet service
to the dedication and at the school. The partnership has further provided
passion of the partners. uniforms to learners from disadvantaged homes, sports
Whilst the partnership is equipment to the school and bursaries to a few learners
not about individuals, it is to pursue university study.
most certainly the amazing
passion and drive of David The partnership has also managed to gain the interest
Geldart that has ensured of other stakeholders like the University of Leeds which
that it has flourished and has provided the school with mountain bikes for use
blossomed into something by learners who would normally walk great distances
beyond the initial dreams to school. Other stakeholders have also shown interest
and goals of the British in developing a football pitch to further change the
Council’s/Youth Sports Trust Dreams and Teams lives of the Mnyakanya learners and the surrounding
initiative. community.
The partnership has had many material benefits which The fledgling Dreams and Teams initiative has
will be highlighted below but one aspect I believe is developed wings and may the Bambisanani Partnership
the ethos of the partnership, which is more important soar to greater heights and give the learners and
than just the material benefits it has provided. Firstly, teachers from both schools, through their regular
it has allowed learners and teachers from both partner interactions, the opportunity to continue learning about
schools, Mnyakanya and St. Mary’s to interact with the value and importance of global citizenship. To quote
each other through sport and sport related activities the founding father of our democratic state, Nelson
and given them the opportunity to develop important Mandela:
skills and values such as leadership, tolerance, sharing,
understanding of other cultures and foster continuing ‘Education is the great engine of personal development.
links between them. Secondly, it allows for a school It is through education that the daughter of a peasant
community in a rural part of South Africa to become can become a doctor, that the son of a mineworker
a part of the global village through their regular can become the head of the mine, that a child of farm
interactions with learners and teachers from the UK workers can become the president of a great nation.’
thereby fostering a deeper understanding of global
citizenship – skills which will be invaluable to learners It is my belief that the partnership and the assistance it
from rural communities like Mnyakanya who ordinarily provides to the community of Mnyakanya can allow for
may not have such opportunities. The partnership has a lot more daughters and sons of peasants to take their
further allowed Mnyakanya learners to participate in rightful places in life and free their communities from the
global initiatives, notably the Diana Awards, in which painful burden of poverty.
learners from the school were the first South African
recipients of this award again highlighting the value the
partnership has provided learners from Mnyakanya to
participate in international activities.
The blossoming of the partnership in the past few
years has seen it move beyond just being a leadership
through sports initiative but graduate to becoming one
which has taken a deeper interest in developing the
lives of the learners of Mnyakanya even further through
the formation of the Bambisanani Charity. Through the
invaluable efforts and funding by the charity in 2015
Mnyakanya was able to initially begin the first phase
of an ICT rollout programme at the school which saw
educational tablets being introduced to the school
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Page 13 of 68The Bambisanani Partnership is constantly developing
WILLIAM VILAKAZI, and we are increasingly linking with other schools,
universities and organisations in both the UK and South
FORMER PRINCIPAL Africa. This project has taught me that we may have
MNYAKANYA HIGH SCHOOL different horizons but we all live under the same sky
and because of this we have to help each other in our
Through the Bambisanani journey through life. Mnyakanya School and St. Mary’s
Partnership I have School have been significantly enhanced because of
witnessed many things the Bambisanani Partnership. This translates into so
I didn’t believe could many young people from both countries who now see
happen to the Mnyakanya the world differently and wish to make it a better place.
community; through
working together and This partnership has a bright future in both
learning together we have countries. Our educators and learners need to take
achieved so much since the the partnership in both hands and pass it on from
inception of the programme generation to generation.
in 2006. The partnership
has connected South Africa May God bless the Bambisanani Partnership
and the UK and all of those
that have been involved
have been changed in
some way because of the others that are involved.
There is a saying in Zulu culture: Umuntu ngumuntu
ngabantu which means ‘I am because you are’. This is
the very spirit of the Bambisanani Partnership; it is what
makes it an equal partnership in an unequal world, it
is what creates the belief and hope that sustains and
motivates our work.
Mnyakanya School and its learners have received
tremendous support in terms of equipment, facilities
and opportunities and now attracts many more
young learners each year who want to be part of the
Bambisanani Partnership. The partnership has taught
our learners to love, share, and respect and not to
discriminate against other people of different colour,
race or religion. They have learnt to appreciate other
people and the spirit of Ubuntu is now prevalent in the
whole community.
The focus on sport and developing young leaders
remains at the heart of our joint work and has led to
many other developments. The fact that we now have
the internet to support our teaching and learning is
transformational and something that I still cannot quite
believe; we are now literally connected to the outside
world. The exchange visits of learners and educators
is something else that we thought was impossible but
it has happened and it has changed lives, as many
aspects of this partnership have.
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5BARBARA POUNDER,
TRUSTEE OF THE BAMBISANANI
PARTNERSHIP
I had often thought that The experience has enriched many lives, including my
South Africa held untold own, in ways which I can only describe as uplifting.
potential much like a There is a recognition for me that suffering and
child in my class who deprivation can be overcome when people are not
suddenly surprises you forgotten and when interest is shown.
with a comment or a piece
of perceptive writing. It My faith in education and its power was reaffirmed
has been my privilege to with every visit. The desire of young people to learn,
visit South Africa on four support each other and make a difference in the world
occasions as part of the is palpable.
Bambisanani Partnership.
On my first visit the sights, I believe that spirituality, or whatever it is that people
sounds and smells of find deep within themselves, is a facet of resilience.
Africa came all at once For many, this partnership has brought them closer to
and the prospects of new humanity and the recognition of the strength and desire
challenges excited me and our students. There I grew that they have to make the world a better place.
“African eyes” not just for spotting wildlife but for seeing
the world like our students and Mnyakanya students The future for the partnership lies with the people
did. As their shyness became less visible friendships who care about its expansion and development. The
were formed. The laughter and smiles of every young partnership will evolve to become as embedded as any
person will be etched in my memory, the skills learned long lasting exchange of people and their skills and in
and developed by both the African and English students doing so raise aspirations and build capacity. As long as
filled me with the pride every teacher is privileged on the desire to enhance the lives of young people remains
occasions to witness. The relationship became organic viable then this partnership will continue its important
and we all, staff and students alike, thrived on the work.
passion and desire to do more that emerged during
that first visit. Each time I have been back the essence It is an honour to be part of the Bambisanani family and
of Themba (meaning ‘Hope’ in Zulu) has prevailed and now that my ‘African Eyes’ have been opened, I can’t
indeed become stronger. close them.
I think the impact of the Bambisanani Partnership has
three levels; the personal, the educational and the
spiritual.
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Page 15 of 68MONSIGNOR VLADIMIR MAZET ZANELE LANGA,
FELZMANN, CEO, JOHN PAUL II TEACHER, MNYAKANYA HIGH
FOUNDATION FOR SPORT SCHOOL
The Bambisanani This all started with one
Partnership is a great man’s vision and his
example of Ubuntu (human inspiration. Since 2006
kindness): what is good in this partnership has
KwaZulu-Natal is good in developed from one level
St. Mary’s Menston. The to another to another. It
relationship between the has created much hope,
pupils in Yorkshire and dedication, commitment
South Africa has proved to and considerable
be mutually life-enriching, responsibility among
even a life-changing, learners, teachers and
experience. members of the community
in both countries. It has
The enthusiasm with which taught our young learners
the St. Mary’s pupils speak how to develop their
about their time in South Africa and the way it has leadership skills and communicating skills as well as
changed their thinking about so much of life, says it all. reaching out to the people who are in need. It has
brought unity between the two schools (St. Mary’s and
Much has been achieved over the past ten years and Mnyakanya) and developed respect for each other’s
even more will be achieved as this partnership builds on customs, cultures and traditions and learning new
its experiences and the pupils in all the schools mature things every day. It has also taught our learners to be
and move into adulthood. independent and creative. Having this partnership has
raised the aspirations of our learners. Several are now
Play is in our DNA and the importance of play through attending University supported by the partnership. This
sport cannot be overstated in this remarkable is transforming lives, developing not only leaders for our
partnership. As spirituality leads to religion so play community but also for our country. Through sport we
can turn into sport with all the rules and sacrifices it are promoting education, health, leadership and global
demands for anyone with ambition to do well. Play and citizens. As we have developed we have included more
sport bridge differences, heal and rebuild communities schools and other organisations in our work. From one
devastated by war, disaster, disease and poverty. candle we have lit many more. In the next ten years we
intend to keep the light burning brightly.
Sport at its best enables young people to make their
values visible as they acquire life-skills or virtues Our late president Mr Nelson Mandela once said “sport
though their commitment to play. Sport at its best, has the power to change the world” – the Bambisanani
which is driven by values, helps young people acquire Partnership has changed the world of so many of our
the virtues they need to fulfil their God-given potential, young people by working together, hand in hand.
it enables young people to find communities which
support them on their faith journey through life. The
Bambisanani Partnership is a key partner of the John
Paul II Foundation for Sport and together we are using
this approach around the world to help young people
not only survive but even thrive in the harshest areas of
our ‘global city’.
Here’s to another ten inspirational years at the
Bambisanani Partnership; we look forward to working
with you.
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7ANDY LOCKWOOD, DIANE MAGUIRE, ASSOCIATE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPAL LECTURER, LEEDS
MANAGER, SPORT AND TRINITY UNIVERSITY
PHYSICAL TThe Bambisanani
ACTIVITY, Partnership is a shining
UNIVERSITY OF example of global learning
at its best, with a truly
LEEDS inspirational team of people
working together to make
The Bambisanani a difference to children and
Partnership is a truly young people’s lives in the
brilliant organisation. At its communities of St. Mary’s in
heart is something really Menston and in Mnyakanya
special, a commitment to School, KwaZulu-Natal. St.
the enrichment of people’s Mary’s staff and partners
lives through education and have been innovative and
sport. They are two of the creative in their approach
most powerful tools known to building this model of
and the way in which the equal partnership and it is one of the best organised
partnership harnessed them, has changed the lives of and sustainable models of global partnership I have
many people. seen in my teaching career. I believe in this project as it
is one based on equal respect and shared values and
Over the last ten years, the partnership has made I feel privileged to be involved in a small way in this
a dramatic impact with the work it has carried out. wonderful work.
Whether it be training hundreds of young leaders,
supporting educationalists or ‘simply’ expanding young I believe the work of the Bambisanani Partnership
people’s view of the world and their place in it. The will go from strength to strength in the future as it
partnership is exceptional in what it does and fully continues to gain recognition as a highly respected
deserves its international recognition. project based on mutual benefit, equity and trust.
Leeds Trinity University sees this as befitting of our
What makes Bambisanani special? For me, it is that own Catholic mission statement and partnership will
it is never satisfied with its work! The partnership is provide a tangible way of embracing the shared values
ambitious and always prepared to break new ground. It both institutions espouse. I am convinced that this will
is particularly motivated when it is told that something enhance the work we do to develop Leeds Trinity as a
is not possible. The plans for the next ten years are global learning community.
fantastic and will make a significant contribution to the
development of young people and communities in both
the UK and South Africa. The University of Leeds is fully
committed to this partnership and is keen to play its
part in the future. I can’t wait to see what happens!
8
Page 17 of 68GRAHAM CHENNELLS,
SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESSMAN,
PRESIDENT OF ESHOWE ROTARY
CLUB, FORMER
MAYOR OF
ESHOWE
The Bambisanani St. Mary’s pupils arriving in deeply rural Zululand
Partnership is remarkable suddenly realise what privileges they have always taken
in many ways. For someone for granted, and are humbled by this encounter. The fact
such as myself - having that such a rich history exists between the two countries
been born here and adds to the spice of the experience. The Zulu children,
having been involved likewise, suddenly start to realise that their horizons are
with numerous projects not, in fact, limited to what they have always considered
through the Eshowe Rotary possible
Club for more than forty
years - this project stands The “Leadership Through Sport” programme is
out mainly because of its particularly special for me. This fun programme
interactive nature and the fact that it has blossomed encourages initiative and develops the organisational
and developed so tremendously over the ten years it skills which our country so desperately needs. I have
has been in existence. watched a large number of Zulu children being given a
great boost of confidence by these interactions - surely
I consider myself very fortunate to have been a life-changing experience for them.
associated with the project from its inception, and I
have been overawed by the responses that I have seen Here is to another 10 years!
from all the students involved.
Ngiyabonga kakhulu Bambisanani
9
Page 18 of 68ly.” so. It seems appropriate to
The runners-up were: Age 5 mark Good Friday at this site
Tabatha Stainburn, Westgate worth, Pool C of E Primary; Age 9 - with so much history.”
rimary School; Age 6 - Mabel Hol- Elliot Newell, Westgate Primary; Age Walkers meet at 10.45am
s, Westgate Primary; Age 7 - Lucy 10 - Sonny Woodbridge, Westgate at the fire station in Main
oore, Pool-in-Wharfedale C of E Primary; Age 11 - Merle McDonald, Street, Bingley, walking over
rimary School; Age 8 - Cleo Hains- Westgate Primary. the moors seven miles to the
Calvary at Myddleton.
University backing
project in Africa
By Annette McIntyre David
01943 607022 Geldart
presenting
LEEDS Trinity University has the Bambi-
joined a project which helps one sanani
of South Africa’s poorest com- book
munities.
The Horsforth-based univer-
sity has been welcomed into
an official partnership with
the Bambisanani Partnership,
a charity founded through St
Mary’s School, Menston, which
uses sport as a catalyst to pro-
mote education, health, global
citizenship and leadership.
Vice-Chancellor Professor and providing world class oppor- money for the trip, which takes
Margaret A House said: “We are tunities for students and staff. place in June and will form part
delighted that Leeds Trinity Uni- “Indicative of this is the per- of their degrees.
versity is working with the Bam- sonal commitment to the part- Mr Geldart presented the
bisanani Partnership. nership demonstrated by Vice- university with a book celebrat-
“It is an exciting international Chancellor, Professor House, ing 10 years of the Bambisanani
volunteering opportunity for our and Deputy-Vice Chancellor Partnership.
students and will make a huge Professor Lloyd. The project gets it name from
difference to the lives of chil- “At a recent meeting it was a the Zulu word for ‘working hand
dren and young people in South great pleasure not only to pre- in hand’.
Africa.” sent Margaret and Ray with The book chronicles the char-
David Geldart, chairman of a copy of our latest book but ity’s achievements in the UK
the project, said: “Leeds Trinity also to discuss, at length, devel- and South Africa, showing the
is a key member of the Bambisa- opment opportunities for the impact that sport can have on
nani Partnership. future which will see more stu- changing lives.
“It has played a fundamental dents and staff engaging in work It includes the stories and re-
role in developing the work of in South Africa.” flections of students who have
the charity in one of South Af- Seven students from Leeds previously taken part in the pro-
rica’s most deprived areas. Trinity are fundraising to raise gramme.
“This involvement reflects
Leeds Trinity’s vision and values You can comment on this story online at
of commitment to social justice ilkleygazette.co.uk or wharfedaleobserver.co.uk
Page 19 of 68Bambisanani
International honour for Bambisanani Partnership
A
s a result of the Bambisanani Partnership's pioneering work
in South Africa using sport to promote education, health,
global citizenship and leadership it has recently been
invited to become a Founding Member of Sport and Sustainably
International (SandSI). Sport and Sustainability International is an
international Swiss based movement that seeks to use the powerful
influence of sport to help address some of the world’s most urgent
sustainability issues. With representation from over fifty countries
and six continents SandSi is committed to promoting sustainability
policies including the United Nations Sustainable Development
Goals and the Paris Agreement.
Based at St. Mary’s School, Menston, and supported by both the
University of Leeds and Leeds Trinity University, the Bambisanani
Partnership charity has gained international acclaim over the past
eleven years for its work in one of South Africa’s most deprived rural
areas.
1
Page 20 of 68DIDIER LEHÉNAFF, PRESIDENT DAVID GELDART, FOUNDER
OF SPORT AND SUSTAINABILITY AND CHAIRMAN OF THE
INTERNATIONAL BAMBISANANI PARTNERSHIP
“Sport and Sustainability International (SandSI) is “It is a great honour and a privilege for the Bambisanani
honoured to have the Bambisanani Partnership as one Partnership to be invited to become a Founding
of its Founding Members. Through the use of sport Member of such an important and ambitious
this highly successful project connects the northern organisation. The chance to work with key individuals
and southern hemispheres addressing key social, and organisations from around the world to promote
environmental, economic and governance issues. The sustainability, in all its inter-related aspects, through
Bambisanani Partnership is showing the way that sport sport is a tremendous opportunity. Many young people
has the power to change the world.” are interested in sport, the environment and social
justice and would like to make a difference in the
world; this is an important part of our work. Sport has
a massive role to play in promoting sustainability and
we are keen to play our part in taking this important
movement forward.”
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After four intense days of hockey, netball
Volunteering work in and rounders coaching, thirty Mnyakanya
students were fully equipped and confident
South Africa reaches enough to organise and host a spectacular
Sports and Reading Festival for over 120
new heights children from Ntolwane Primary School. The
success of the collaboration between the
The Bambisanani Partnership students from both countries was celebrated
with a special presentation ceremony. South
B
African students received leadership awards
ased in Leeds, UK, the Bambisanani and annual awards as a way of recognising
Partnership has gained international and celebrating their ability and potential as
acclaim for its pioneering work in one outstanding leaders. Working together, learning together
of South Africa’s poorest regions, using
sport as a catalyst to promote education,
Additionally as part of the visit, the St. Mary’s
health, global citizenship and leadership.
students delivered lessons in a wide range
This summer has seen the multi-award
of curriculum areas. Enthusiastic staff and
winning charity take on its most ambitious
students from Mnyakanya High School
volunteering project in its twelve year history.
experienced high quality lessons in English,
Students and staff from St. Mary’s School,
Maths, Geography, Science, Music and
Menston, the University of Leeds and Leeds
Drama. In one lesson Mnyakanya students
Trinity University have recently returned from
represented the components of the solar
South Africa where both individually and
system and moved around the playground as
collaboratively they extended and developed
a way of learning how the solar system works.
the work of the partnership.
The final part of their visit saw the St. Mary’s
Following eighteen months of preparation,
students volunteering at uMlalazi Day Centre
planning and fundraising, sixteen students
and Crèche, a centre for AIDS orphans and
from St. Mary’s embarked on a mission
vulnerable children run by the Zulufadder
to deliver a ‘Leadership Through Sport’
Children’s Trust. This was a magical time for
programme’ to students at Mnyakanya High
the St. Mary’s students where they loved
School situated in the remote, rural Nkandla
bringing stories to life with the use of props
area. This year’s visit was led by Catherine
and toys and, for the first time, helped with
Chattoe with support from Brad Dobson and
the centre’s gardening project by planting
Charlotte Wood.
some vegetables.
The student team included Olivia Brady, Joe
Gardner, Grace Darker, Orla Turnbull, Lily
Humphreys, Libby Woffenden, Charlotte
Walker, Rhiannon Boardman, Nicholas
Brinkworth, Sylvia Cullen, Edward Fieldhouse,
Aidan Joyce, Luke Barnes, Maeve Hendron,
Lucy Hings and Lily Greenhalgh.
“
Mrs Catherine Chattoe, Bambisanani
Throughout their visit St. Mary’s students Co-ordinator at St. Mary’s:
were assisted by three students from Eshowe
High School; Morgan Gray, Nokabongwa The St. Mary’s students were
Mtembu and Sbongisiwe Ntuli who outstanding ambassadors for the
supported them with the delivery of the school and the charity. Their kind Alongside the St. Mary’s visit, and building on
leadership programme and provided valuable heartedness, emotional intelligence the outstanding work of Andy Lockwood this
assistance with English and Zulu language and energy were exemplary, I am was the third year of volunteering in South
translation. incredibly proud of their work.” Africa for the University of Leeds. Members of
staff Tilly Hall, Tom Exeter and Lisa Naylor led
“
this year’s visit of ten students representing
Mr B Dobson, St. Mary’s Menston Teacher:
a wide range of degree programmes. Natalie
Donohue, Emma Sallis, Georgina Ellis, Charlie
I genuinely believe The Vickers, Ava Martinez-Lambert, Francisca
Bambisanani Partnership has a Darko, Aimee Christadoulou, Jessica Hole,
truly positive impact on every single Rachael Dickinson and Emily Bowden
person involved. It was inspiring to made up the ‘Gryphons Abroad’ team that
see the determination, comradely successfully delivered two major projects over
and support on display, from both the two week period: Cycling for Success and
countries.” Inspire through Sport and Leadership.
GLOBAL EDUCATION MATTERS – SUMMER 2018 4
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“
Both of these projects were also supported by Mrs Pk Zondi from Mnyakanya School: In the Bambisanani spirit of ‘Working
three students from Leeds Trinity University, Together and Learning Together’ the
namely Oorjitha Prem, Danielle Lawrance and It’s not only the school that University of Leeds team made a major
Katherine Skelton. is benefiting from these bikes, it’s contribution to this year’s programme by
also the community. Learners who supporting staff and students from Leeds
have learnt these skills are now Trinity University who were making their first
showing others how to do it at the student visit to South Africa as part of the
weekend. They learn a lot doing this Bambisanani Partnership.
project, they become motivated and
go on to be something outside of the Led by members of staff Dr Chirs Rowley
community.” and Dr Nicola Arjomandkhah, seven
students from Leeds Trinity University (LTU)
travelled to KwaZulu-Natal, as part of the
university’s landmark inaugural International
Volunteering visit to the region as part of
the Bambisanani Partnership. Oorjitha Prem,
The Cycling for Success programme was Danielle Lawrance and Katherine Skelton
based at Mnyakanya High School where the accompanied the Gryphons Abroad team in
team taught a group of thirty students how to the delivery of the aforementioned Cycling
ride and maintain bikes. for Success and Inspire through Sport and
Leadership projects. This first collaboration
of its kind between students and staff from
the two universities was a great success,
representing an exciting avenue for future
combined work in the region.
The second week of the visit saw the students
from the two Leeds Universities lead the Alongside these projects, four LTU Primary
Inspire through Sport and Leadership Education students spent their time in
programme to over 160 primary school two South African schools as part of their
children from the town of Eshowe. Through ‘alternative teaching placement’ module.
a range of sporting activities and challenges, Amy James, Beth Ward, Hannah Page and
“
the primary students learnt a range of Harriet Mackinney joined the university
Student Francisca Darko: leadership skills based on communication, travelling party, with a view to extending
organisation and planning. This work the successful work of the Bambisanani
The Cycle for Success week culminated in the children themselves taking Partnership into some of the Primary Schools
of the trip has been amazing. To see responsibility for leading sports sessions. within the KwaZulu-Natal region. Week one
students who had never been on a saw the students work across grades four
bike cycle by themselves and know The Gryphons Abroad team also led a to seven in Ntolwane Primary School in
how to fix them when something classroom sessions based around their Nkandla, with class sizes averaging around
went wrong after only three days of degrees, where subjects as diverse as Maths 70 to 100 pupils. A range of subject areas
teaching is pretty unbelievable!” and Mental Health were taught. were covered, including Geography, Maths,
Physical Education and English, with the
By the end of the week all students could ride ‘Premier Skills’ resources (developed by the
a bike, most of whom had never been on a British Council in partnership with the Premier
bike before and nine students had all the skills League) proving to be particularly useful in
and knowledge of road signalling to cycle on facilitating the delivery of English language
the main road. The skills the students have lessons to Zulu natives. In week two the
learnt are invaluable and many of them have students were then allocated a specific grade
already used the bikes to get to and from to teach at John Wesley Primary School in
school, which for some was previously a two Eshowe, presenting an opportunity to work
hour walk each way. alongside local teaching staff, and to learn
more about the country’s education system
and culture.
“
The South Africa school teachers also spoke
about the impact of the project on the Tilly Hall:
students’ motivation, confidence and desire
to succeed, and how the bikes were being The visit was a remarkable
used in the community. success and has had a huge impact on
both the students from South Africa
and the students from Leeds.”
GLOBAL EDUCATION MATTERS – SUMMER 2018 5
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All of the LTU students involved in the project David Geldart, Founder and Chairman of the For more information about the Bambisanani
“
received academic credit towards their Bambisanani Partnership praised all those Partnership please see:
respective programmes of study, and stressed involved in the recent visits:
the personal and professional gains they had www.bambisananipartnership.org
achieved throughout the two weeks. Harriet My challenge to all those
Mackinney said that she felt “privileged volunteering on this project is to
to share the ethos of the Bambisanani ‘stand on the shoulders of those
Partnership” with the primary school pupils that have gone before and take the
she had worked with, and Oorjitha Prem partnership to a new level’ – the
poignantly suggested that the visit had been students and staff involved this
“an amazing learning experience for both year’s visits to South Africa certainly
parties, more so for us, in my opinion.” achieved that developing and
refining existing programmes and
“
Dr Chris Rowley who led this first Leeds Trinity introducing new initiatives. Over forty
University visit: young people from three institutions
in Leeds worked with almost 500
I am delighted that Leeds hundred Zulu youngsters over the
Trinity is part of the Bambisanani course of two weeks in the most
Partnership. It’s a fantastic challenging of circumstances. For all
partnership that shows the impact those involved their lives will have
that sport and education can have on been changed in some way. These
communities and individuals. For our young people are an inspiration.
students it is an amazing volunteering The innovative collaborative work
opportunity where they can make a between St. Mary’s School and the
real difference to the lives of children two universities is incredibly positive
and young people in South Africa.” and is now a real strength of the
partnership. All the staff involved
have my utmost admiration for the
opportunities that they are providing
for their young people; they too are an
inspiration.
It is wonderful to be working so
closely with three organisations who
are willing to ‘live their vision and
values’ in providing these remarkable
life changing experiences. This is real
education and long may it continue.”
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INTERNATIONAL MATTERS SECONDARY
VOLUNTEERING WORK IN
SOUTH AFRICA
REACHES NEW HEIGHTS
David Geldart [afPE member]
T
he Bambisanani Partnership has
gained international acclaim for its
pioneering work in one of South
Africa’s poorest regions, using
sport as a catalyst to promote
education, health, global citizenship and
leadership. This summer has seen the
multi-award-winning charity take on its
most ambitious volunteering project in its
12-year history. Students and staff from St
Mary’s School in Menston, the University
of Leeds and Leeds Trinity University have
recently returned from South Africa where,
both individually and collaboratively, they
extended and developed the work of the
partnership.
Following 18 months of preparation,
planning and fundraising, 16 students from
St Mary’s embarked on a mission to deliver
a ‘Leadership Through Sport’ programme
to students at Mnyakanya High School,
situated in the remote, rural Nkandla
area. Throughout their visit, St Mary’s
students were assisted by three students
from Eshowe High School who supported
them with the delivery of the leadership
programme and provided valuable
assistance with English and Zulu language
translation.
After four intense days of hockey, netball
and rounders coaching, 30 Mnyakanya
students were fully equipped and confident
enough to organise and host a spectacular
Sports and Reading Festival for over 120
children from Ntolwane Primary School.
The success of the collaboration between
the students from both countries was
celebrated with a special presentation
ceremony. South African students received
leadership awards and annual awards as
a way of recognising and celebrating their
ability and potential as outstanding leaders.
Additionally, as part of the visit, the St
Mary’s students delivered lessons in a wide
range of curriculum areas. Enthusiastic staff
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