Bow School Students Visit Calais

The visit of the town started at the majestic town hall, where pupils admired the famous sculpture by Auguste Rodin, of the six burghers who offered to give up their lives to save the besieged Calaisiens in 1347.
Pupils explored the town, studying signs, menus and learning about local produce, with many trying out their French in shops and at the tourist office. Some were braver than others at speaking, but everyone had a go and was pleasantly surprised that they had successfully managed to make themselves understood.

The students gain confidence with their spoken French. They discover that French is not another school subject. The subject becomes more real to them and their motivation has increased. They learn about a different culture.

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head.

 If you talk to him in his own language that goes to his heart.” Nelson Mandela

Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année

El-Miloud, Justyna, Anthony and Cherie