Addis Ababais the capital city of
Ethiopia.
Over Mountains
Across Oceans
Past Cities
Morning to Night
The British Council are helping schools to build partnerships with other countries
around the world.
This project with Connecting Classrooms was called ‘Bag Gardens’.
‘To build a safe and better connected world’.
Portsmouth & Dover Court High School
St. Swithun’s Catholic Primary
St. Edmund’s Catholic Secondary
Corpus ChristiCatholic Primary
City of PortsmouthGirls School
Connecting ClassroomsRainbow Group – Portsmouth Schools
The suitcase was full of gifts for the schools
inEthiopia.
Connecting Classrooms Ethiopia Co-ordinator
British Council Ethiopia Co-ordinator
Mrs. Partridge, Senegal Teachers, Mrs Scott from PHS and Mr Degefa.
Coffee BeansCoffee Beans
Radish came too!Radish came too!
The plants were
growing well
The plants were
growing well
Bag GardensBag Gardens
A Tukul A Tukul
Preparing the mud and clay into shape for building the Tukul.
Preparing the mud and clay into shape for building the Tukul.
Look at how the Tukul has been built using mud, clay and wood.
Look at how the Tukul has been built using mud, clay and wood.
The whole family share
the bed.
The whole family share
the bed.
The cattle sleep inside at night.
The cattle sleep inside at night.
The cattle are put outside in the morning to graze.
The cattle are put outside in the morning to graze.
Children were pleased to see visitors. These children lived in the mountains they had very
unusual hair styles.
The growing of trees is important.The trees once cut down are used for building.
These trees were fast growing and replaced each year.
Strip trees ready for sale.
Using the trees for scaffolding.
This is a new church being built.
Notice the young men are
not wearing safety hats/helmets.
Very dangerous!
Farming is the main trade of Ethiopia.Farming is the main trade of Ethiopia.
Straw Straw
Firewood, straw and trees.Firewood, straw and trees.
Having a Mule to help carry the water in the
Jerry cans to the home would be
really good!
There are lots of Mules walking the streets and hills every day.
MarketMarket
Liverpool football team was popular!Liverpool football team was popular!
Trucks, animals and people all sharing the busy roads.Trucks, animals and people all sharing the busy roads.
Mule Stop Mule Stop Taxi Stop Taxi Stop
Working hard together to transport food and/or materials.
Washing clothes, hair and filling Jerry cans with water from the river.
A place to swim with friends.
Traditional Clothes
Traditional Food - Injera
Chillies, Chicken, Peppers and Garlic with Injera
Traditional plates and storage baskets.
A Dormant volcano - Wenchi Lake – Still and Beautiful
Now to visit the schools of Ethiopia.
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