Learning from each other
There are several ongoing partnership arrangements between schools in Leeds and schools in Siegen: Bruntcliffe High School has a long established linked with Furst Johann Monk Gymnasium, which has traditionally involved school exchange visits; there is a lively partnership between Roundhay High School and Pieter Paul Rubens school; and Woodkirk High School regularly works with Bertha-von-Suttner Comprehensive School on joint projects and cultural exchanges.
International Football Fever
A team of football fanatics from Morley’s partner town of Siegen, Germany, visited in August 2008 to take part in a council-funded exchange with Morley Spurs U 16s.
The SV Gothenbach’s girls team was hosted by the families of the Morley Spurs and were welcomed to the town by Mayor Terry Grayshon with an official tour of the Town Hall.
As well as playing and training with Morley Spurs, the girls also had the opportunity to play matches with York City and the Doncaster Belles. They were even able to meet the professionals at an LUFC open day at Elland Road. They saw the Leeds players training and went on stage in front of over 2000 Leeds’ fans!
There was also plenty of time for sight-seeing and socialising. From pizza and games evenings and a walk in the Dales to a shopping trip in Leeds and an outing to Flamingo Land, there was something for everyone in the week-long action packed programme.
Get involved!
Are you involved with a community level organisation based in Leeds and looking to broaden your horizons? We are hoping to raise the profile of the Leeds—Siegen partnership and encourage even more grassroots links between the two cities. Community groups interested in forming a partnership with a Siegen based organisation will be supported by the Siegen Circle, a local association based in Morley that works to sustain and develop the partner relationship between Leeds–Morley and Siegen. Whether groups are looking to bring language skills into their organisations or simply to embrace a different culture, the Siegen Circle will be able to help find a partner group in Siegen with similar aims.
For additional information or if you are interested in becoming involved contact us using the contact details in the top right of this page.