Published Date: May 15th, 2025
Earlier this week Queen Anne High School in Dunfermline welcomed 16 students and three staff from IRI Girls' High School in Jeonju, South Korea, as part of a UK-wide cultural and study tour.
The group, who stayed with host families in the Dunfermline area, are visiting key UK cities including London, Cambridge, Edinburgh, and Scotland’s newest city, Dunfermline.
Their visit to Queen Anne High School was recommended by InterEducation, who have a long-standing relationship with the school through international student programmes.
In the weeks leading up to the visit, students from both schools took part in a series of joint online learning sessions focused on science. Topics included the legacy of famous scientists, the environmental impact of agricultural practices, and renewable energy initiatives in both Scotland and South Korea. Students also shared insights into their daily lives and school experiences, fostering cross-cultural understanding.
Whilst at Queen Anne High School, the visiting students joined science classes, made traditional Scottish shortbread, and spent time with local pupils.
As well as their visit to the school, they also took part in a walking tour of Dunfermline’s Heritage Quarter. Highlights included a visit to the City Chambers, where the group was welcomed by Provost of Fife Jim Leishman, followed by stops at Dunfermline Abbey and Palace, the Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries, and Andrew Carnegie’s Birthplace.
The tour ended with a picnic in Pittencrieff Park and on their walk from the City Chambers to the Abbey, they were accompanied by a medley of Scottish tunes performed by Dr Boggon on the bagpipes.
Douglas Sinclair, Depute Headteacher at Queen Anne High School, said: “We’re delighted to welcome students and staff from IRI Girls' School to Queen Anne and to our wonderful city of Dunfermline. In the lead up to their visit, our pupils collaborated with the group through a series of online learning sessions, and it has been fantastic to see them sharing work on famous Scottish scientists, agriculture and renewable energy.
“Supporting opportunities for global citizenship is an important part of our curriculum and it's been wonderful to see our pupils develop their transferrable skills as well as showcase our school and the city of Dunfermline.”
Ms. Eun Ju Kim, a teacher at IRI Girl's High School added: "It has been lovely to visit Dunfermline and experience learning and teaching at Queen Anne High School. Everyone we met was so friendly and hospitable and we really enjoyed our tour of your beautiful city - the weather has been fantastic and our students have had a very memorable experience! Thank you to Mr Sinclair, our wonderful host families, Provost Leishman and Dr Boggon for his bagpipe playing."
This visit marks another successful chapter in Queen Anne High School’s commitment to fostering global connections and enriching the educational experience for its students.
