The Swazi flag flies in Rotherhithe after a visit to Swaziland by a teacher at Bacon’s College in 2006. The school went on to raise astonishing amounts for the work of the Swaziland Charitable Trust in its Christmas Appeals. Over £10,000 was raised in 2006, £8,500 in 2007 and £12,000 in 2008.

Thanks to the extraordinary endeavours of students and teachers together, thirty two students are now being sponsored, a library has been established at St Francis High School, classrooms built at St Benedict’s, a rural primary school, and further projects are planned. Bacon’s College and St Francis Schools have now been twinned and Bacon’s students visited Swaziland in 2008 and again in 2009.dict’s, a rural primary school, and further projects are planned. Bacon’s College and St Francis Schools have now been twinned, Bacon’s students visited Swaziland in 2008 and a second trip is planned for 2009.

‘One of the most memorable experiences was meeting the children at the community centre where we helped with the painting. Despite the language barriers we were playing football together by the end of the day, but it wasn’t until we unpacked our food for lunch that the relative luxury of our lives became clear. I know that I will never be able to live my life casually ignoring the existence of those in need in Swaziland.’ - Bacon’s Head Girl following her visit to Swaziland in 2008

Accounts of the student’s Swaziland experiences in 2009 can be downloaded below.

"My Experiences..." by Georgia Stanley
"Schooling in Swaziland" by Daniel Rands
"Transport in Swaziland" by Lauren Scoltock`
"Educational Books in Swaziland" by Cevdet Karapinar