Somers Park Primary School has received an international award for its work in developing "global leaders and global citizens".

The Challenge 20/20 award was presented to the Malvern school's headteacher, Stuart Sewell, at a ceremony in Boston, USA. It is given by the World Bank, with the support of the National Association of Independent Schools.

The school's 'CHUMS' link with counterparts in Annapolis, USA and Chumbageni, Tanzania, was seen as a model for schools to develop internationally. Over the last two years, the trio have conducted internet-aided and environment-focussed projects, ranging from exchanging toys and letters to shared geography and history projects.

A computer centre has been built at Chumbageni, where Mr Sewell spent a month teaching, inspecting and advising teachers on management strategies.

While in the USA, Mr Sewell visited The Key School in Annapolis, where he discussed future plans for the network with pupils.

CHUMS' next project is an African Festival co-ordinated by Somers Park and culminating in a public performance on July 19 at Malvern Theatres. In July, teachers from Tanzania and USA visit Somers Park. There will be a visit to Chumbageni by Malvern teachers in August.