In Crook Primary School we are proud to say we hold an “International Schools Award” demonstrating our keen enthusiasm towards tolerance of different cultures and faiths. This is evidenced in our strong international links with countries all over the world. Through the use of international projects such as connecting classrooms. Topics are carefully planned to celebrate the diversity of faiths and cultures.

As Crook Primary is situated in an area which is not culturally diverse, we place a great emphasis on forming sustained international links. At present we have links with Tanzania, India, Zimbabwe and Botswana. These links are interwoven into our curriculum so they are meaningful and promote tolerance, understanding and interdependence. Our international links challenge parochialism and encourage aspirations. Our international projects help our children to understand the importance of social justice as an element in both sustainable development and improved welfare of all people. We want the children at Crook Primary to be global citizens and give them the knowledge, skills and understanding of concepts and institutions necessary to become informed, active and responsible citizens. We want them to realise that similar situations and issues appear in schools around the world but that the local situation can dictate the outcome and that we need to respect the same and differing opinions to the same problem. We expect children to understand how they need to take responsibility for their learning and together we can make a difference but the actions of one person can change things for many. We want children to have informed opinions. We also believe children will only have mutual respect and tolerance of others if they have in themselves and their community.

Members of different faiths or religions are invited to share their knowledge to enhance learning within classes and the school. Children visit places of worship that are important to different faiths.