Quelle semaine fantastique!

Our Year 7 pupils had a fun and highly educational week in France at Maison Claire Fontaine, while developing their language skills and learning about French history and culture. They spent the entire week speaking French – whether that was while shopping in local markets, playing Pétanque, enjoying craft activities, taking part in team challenges or going head-to-head in French-themed cooking competitions. They also got out and about exploring traditional and historical villages including Vezelay and Avallon.

A real highlight of the week was the day spent in Guedelon, a cross-curricular visit which supports their history Common Entrance curriculum, where a 13th-century castle and its environment are being recreated using period techniques, dress, and materials. Mr Finch was in his element!

“The children were great company,” said Trip Leader Madame Brooks. “And it was extremely rewarding to see their language skills and confidence improve as the week progressed.”