Northampton's Thomas Becket Catholic School links up with Europe for two-year STEM project

A Northampton school has stuck up a partnership with four European schools to work together and learn more about science, technology, engineering and maths.

Thomas Becket Catholic School has launched the partnership with four schools from Spain, Italy, Serbia and Turkey.

As part of the partnership, the schools will use online tools to develop a joint project on the four STEM subjects - Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.

The schools will work together using the internet and online tools.

The project, known as eTwinning, is funded by the European Commission as part of the Erasmus+ programme and managed in the UK by the British Council. In the UK over 12,000 schools have been involved in eTwinning.

Erasmus+ Coordinator Mr Kecskemeti said: “Everyone at Thomas Becket Catholic School is really looking forward to working with our European partners.

"I believe the opportunity to meet pupils from these countries will be invaluable for our students at TBCS. It will help pupils learn in new environments and through non-formal learning activities developing their skills and competences, it will also improve their language skills and foreign language competences."

eTwinning aims to develop knowledge and understanding of different European cultures and languages and help young people gain skills for their future lives and careers. Through the eTwinning portal, schools and colleges can search for partners in Europe and access online tools to take part in joint projects free of charge.

Ruth Sinclair-Jones, UK National Agency Director for Erasmus+ and eTwinning, British Council, said: “We have a responsibility to prepare young people for life and work in our global society. “Participation in eTwinning has enabled young people to connect with others across Europe, share ideas across borders and develop as global citizens.”