Participating in the Global Alliance program has been something I wanted to do since I first heard about it in grade 6 and I am so grateful to be given the opportunity to be a part of it. Looking back to my 3 week trip to Australia it was not just about traveling and being able to experience a new country but about personal growth, stepping outside of my comfort zone and learning more about myself.  Before the trip I was both anxious and excited. The thought of being in a com

This March, we ran another two week trip to the Okavango Delta with six secondary students and two teachers.  The bush was good to us this year and provided some of the most amazing experiences that one can have in the African wilderness.   In the first four days students found four leopards.  I think we saw eight in total, but it was hard to keep count.   A few days later, students spent the afternoon with 34 painted dogs, watching them greet each other and prepare for the h

In about a week’s time, on the 21st of March 2026, Namibia will celebrate 36 years of independence. Every year, this day is a recognition of the journey our country has taken through the years – from colonial rule to a democratic, independent state that  honours the rule of law. Windhoek International School is almost just as old and it is an honour to be part of a community that was born out of a desire to provide an internationally recognised education for children of the h