Luderitz Blue School

I predominantly taught the year 7s,8s,9s public speaking as part of their English curriculum. Throughout the course of the term they improved massively and it was so lovely to play a role in their development as speakers. On top of that I also took them for sports and sports club. The students were super enthusiastic when it came to their sports specifically football and netball but they were also open to trying new sports and maintained that enthusiasm across the term. Finally, as part of my role as an intern at the school, I got to be apart of the Oceans Days that take place every Friday. The students undertook a wide range of activities that linked back to sustainability and the environment around them. My personal favourite one that I got to be apart of, was judging the fashion show for the Turtle class. I couldn’t recommend this internship enough.

I was lucky enough to spend October and November 2024 in Lüderitz, Namibia, working at the Blue School. I stayed in the Blue House with Florrie, the other intern at the time, and we absolutely loved it. The Blue House has the most incredible view, and all of the boarders were so kind and welcoming. The entire teaching staff made me feel at home from the beginning, and Lüderitz itself is such a beautiful and unique town. During my time at the Blue School, I helped coach sailing, assisted in classes, and supported rehearsals for the school play, Treasure Island. Lüderitz has some of the most stunning scenery I have ever seen, alongside a very friendly and welcoming community. I also had the opportunity to travel to other parts of Namibia during half term and on weekends, which made the experience even more special. The Blue School is involved in so many inspiring projects, and the children are enthusiastic, welcoming, and passionate, a real pleasure to work with. I especially appreciated the balance between creativity, outdoor activities and classroom learning, as well as the opportunities for trips and hands-on experiences. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience that I would highly recommend.

I went to work at the Lüderitz Blue School during my gap year in 2024. I was teaching primary to GCSE level English, maths and science during the day but much more outside of that. The school asked me and the other lovely interns to also run art club, science club, ocean day activities and we took the kids to the Namib desert for a week to learn about sustainability! What I loved most about LBS was its environmental and ocean focus - day-to-day teaching was underpinned with ocean literacy. Being located right on the South coast of Namibia it is part of the school’s ethos that students understand the fundamental importance, diversity, fun and safety of the ocean. Having gone to school in London, I was lucky enough to have had access to swimming lessons, something we often take for granted here. As a previously competitive swimmer I was very keen to teach the students out there basic swimming and buoyancy techniques, something they didn’t have much access to despite being next to the sea. I think it was the most rewarding part of my trip and the kids were incredible, hard-working and improved so much! I also taught ballet and aided with sailing lessons which was so much fun! The accommodation, community and friends I made there was amazing and I still remain in touch with them. I cannot wait to return!