We are currently consulting with key members and agencies in education regarding the project and are developing the activities in conjunction with a range of educators.

The timeline is as follows:

December:

• Shortlisting of NZ and British schools takes place.
• Schools information pack drafted by CWA.
• Generic project activities designed in conjunction with InterLink Education Advisory Group.

January:

• 12 NZ and 12 British schools identified.
• Local community of each school contacted (e.g. Mayor, Council, major businesses etc.) - we will be asking schools to help us get in touch with the right people.
• School-specific projects designed in conjunction with Education Advisory Group, following discussion with each pair of schools.
• Schools information pack completed.
• InterLink website on-line by end of January.

February:

• Schools paired.
• Information packs to schools.
• Time for teachers to plan the integration of InterLink project activities into their timetables.
• Publicity/media opportunities explored in conjunction with the British Council and schools involved.

March:

• Live Internet linkup with British Council-sponsored dance party "Omnivore" - Wellington, March 1.
• Project officially launched at 10am NZ time on Monday, March 3.
• Generic "getting to know you" activities and other projects to be carried out by paired schools.

April/May/June:

• Classes continue with generic projects, move into school-specific projects in May.
• Beginning of June - 15 June, closing activities.

July:

• Feedback questionnaire to be completed by schools and returned to CWA by mid-July.
• End July - summary/review document produced by CWA and distributed to all participating schools.