GLOBAL LINKS

AND ADVENTURES

NUSA considers international links and relations as vital in being a 21st century outward facing school. Through connections and interest in the establishment of NUSA, we have already made connections with schools in India and South Africa. 

NUSA's work with the University of Nottingham and the Mamelodi Trust, South Africa:

Tuesday 17th May 2011 - the charity single "Sing Sing", in aid of the Mamelodi Trust in South Africa, has been successfully launched at NUSA by TV presenter Dominic Heale.  The single is now availalbe for download from iTunes for £0.79 - by clicking HERE. The single was written, created and sung by NUSA students, and the music video features pupils from both NUSA and neighbouring Brocklewood Primary School, and from Mamelodi. ALL proceeds from the sale of the single and DVD music video will go directly to the Mamelodi Trust for their valuable work with schools in South Africa. The single was commissioned by the University of Nottingham, who have kindly offered to match the money that is raised before the 31 July 2011.  For information about the work of the Mamelodi Trust and NUSA's South Africa Teaching Partnership, click here.

NUSA in the USA:

In April 2011, NUSA students will travel to New York, the liveliest and most exciting city in the world. This visit will offer students a unique opportunity to experience ICT at the global forefront of technology, commerce, media, tourism and entertainment. The academy will be taking 17 Year 10 and Year 11 students on this once in a life time experience, not only to experience the academic side of this study experience but to have the opportunity to visit some of world’s most renowned museums such as the New York Transit Museum, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building and much more.

NUSA in Melilla, Spain

The school “Virgen de la Victoria” in Melilla (a Spanish city on the coast of Morocco) was visited by 19 NUSA students and 5 members of staff from 13th to 23rd March 2012. The trip was part of a two year project funded by the European Community which focuses on cultural diversity and Immigration. Students and staff were warmly welcomed by the Spanish students, their teachers and parents, and were given the opportunity to visit many places of interest, including historic buildings and religious centres. As well as improving their communication and linguistic skills, NUSA students learnt about the lives and customs of Melilla’s inhabitants and bonded strongly with their school pen-friends. In all aspects, it was a beautiful and highly beneficial trip! Link to blog : http://melilla-nusa.blogspot.co.uk