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Letters Across Waters

A guided school penpal exchange connecting children in the UK and Ireland.

Letters Across Waters is a school-based penpal project designed to connect children in the UK and Ireland through letter writing.


At its heart, it’s about something simple — children writing to children. Sharing everyday life, learning about each other’s worlds, and building connections through real, handwritten letters.


To support this, each participating class receives a digital resource pack, designed to make the experience easy to deliver and engaging for students.


This includes guided prompts, structured activities, and simple ideas to help children get started — giving teachers everything they need to run the exchange confidently within the classroom.


In a time where so much communication is instant, this project brings something different into the school day — encouraging creativity, curiosity, and confidence through writing.

How It Works

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Why Schools Take Part

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Encourages communication and writing skills
Builds confidence in self-expression
Creates a real cultural connection between children
Supports creativity and curiosity

Important Information

  • This is a school-led exchange (no home addresses used)

  • Designed for primary school age groups

  • Schools are matched thoughtfully based on class size and age

  • The programme is simple and flexible to fit within school schedules

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