Project Week Starkenburg-Gymnasium Heppenheim
June 30, 2025 • 351 words • 2 minutes
David Schellhaas
For the third time, our association was able to accompany a very special project week from 30.06.2025 to 03.07.2025 at Starkenburg-Gymnasium in Heppenheim.For four days, 11 curious students embarked on a journey to get to know the people, culture, and traditions of our partner school, Endarofta Secondary School in Tanzania, better — and to share this knowledge with others.Our goal was to give students a lively insight into life in Tanzania. Additionally, they jointly organized the introductory service for the new fifth graders to foster a sense of connection with our partner school from the very beginning.
Day 1. A Look at Tanzania
On the first day, the group delved into the exciting world of Tanzania: with pictures, stories, and small anecdotes, the country with its people, landscapes, and traditions came alive. Quickly, everyone realized that Tanzania is much more than a point on the map – it is a land full of warmth and diversity.Day 2 & 3: Be creative for the community
On the next two days, creativity and teamwork were in focus: Lovingly designed posters were created to pique curiosity and inform during the Endarofta Day. Simultaneously, a text was developed for the service of the new fifth graders, informing about the partnership between Starkenburg Grammar School and Endarofta Secondary School.Day 4: Tansania tastes great!
On the final project day, we explored the culinary side of Tanzania: First, we cooked Uji together. A type of maize porridge that students at Endarofta Secondary School have for breakfast every morning. Afterwards, delicious Samosas were prepared, which were later sold at the school festival. With the aroma of the freshly baked pastries, visitors could taste a small piece of Tanzania. There was also handmade fabrics and lovingly sewn items to discover – all for a good cause.The project week demonstrated how important and rewarding it is to learn from each other and stay connected across borders. We are proud of the dedicated students and already look forward to many more encounters and joint projects with our partner school in Tanzania!
