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Pupils of a Golcar school are setting up a historic link with the USSR
Pupils of a Golcar school are setting up a historic link with the USSR. Youngsters from St Johns C of E Junior School are writing to pupils from a school in Kazakhstan, one of the 15 republics in the USSR. The school is in the town of Kustanai and it will be the first time in the history of the Soviet town that children have written to pen friends in England. Putting pen to paper to forge the link are Rowan Crompton, Hannah Shaw, Yvonne Atkinson, Helen Maynard, Stacey Frost, Danielle Eastwood,
Helen Stringer and Elizabeth Wood. 6th November 1989
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Huddersfield Examiner Archive
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Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
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HUD 89 6728
Media ID 21710854
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In this heartwarming photo print, we see the pupils of St Johns C of E Junior School in Golcar, West Yorkshire, setting up a historic link with the USSR. It is the year 1989, and these young children are about to embark on an extraordinary journey of cultural exchange. With pen and paper in hand, Rowan Crompton, Hannah Shaw, Yvonne Atkinson, Helen Maynard, Stacey Frost, Danielle Eastwood, Helen Stringer and Elizabeth Wood eagerly write letters to their newfound pen friends from Kustanai—a town in Kazakhstan—marking the first time children from both countries have connected through correspondence. This unique opportunity not only bridges geographical distances but also transcends political boundaries. As tensions between East and West begin to thaw during this pivotal period in history known as perestroika under Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev's leadership—the students' initiative symbolizes hope for a brighter future built on friendship and understanding. The innocence captured within this photograph reminds us of simpler times when communication relied solely on handwritten words rather than digital screens. These children embody curiosity and open-mindedness as they embrace different cultures at such a tender age. Decades later, this image serves as a testament to the power of education in fostering global connections. It stands as a reminder that even small gestures can leave lasting impressions on hearts across continents—an enduring legacy that echoes through all our yesterdays.
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