Project Week Starkenburg-Gymnasium Heppenheim
July 08, 2024 • 303 words • 2 minutes
David Schellhaas
This week, the project group focused once again on engaging with Tanzanian culture and our partner school, Endarofta Secondary School. 15 students participated in the project week.The goal of the project week was to prepare the Endarofta Day for students in grades 5 to 7, to introduce them to the country, culture, and partner school, as well as to prepare the inaugural service for the new 5th graders.
Day 1. Introduction to Land and CultureOn the first day, students received a comprehensive introduction to Tanzania’s geography, history, and culture. Through an engaging presentation, they gained their first impression of the people and traditions of the country.
Day 2 and 3: Preparation of the Service and Endarofta DayThe next two days were dedicated to preparing for Endarofta Day and the church service.Together, ideas for Endarofta Day were developed, where younger students are to learn more about Tanzania and the partner school through various activities and games. Meanwhile, participants worked intensively on designing the inaugural service for the new 5th graders, aiming to introduce them directly to the partner school and collect donations.
Day 4: Culinary Journey to TanzaniaOn the final day of the project week, students immersed themselves in Tanzanian cuisine.
Together, we prepared Samosas, a traditional dish popular in many regions of the country. The homemade Samosas were then sold at a dedicated stand during the school festival, allowing students to showcase their cooking skills and introduce Tanzanian cuisine to visitors. Additionally, traditional textiles and fabrics were sold as well.The project week was a great success, imparting not only knowledge about Tanzania but also raising awareness for international cooperation and intercultural exchange. We look forward to continuing to support the project week and the partnership between Endarofta Secondary School and Starkenburg-Gymnasium!
