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On Monday 1st October bright and early, Year 7 boys from Papplewick School, Ascot, embarked on a week’s language immersion trip to Méluzien (Burgundy Franche-Comté).
The purpose of the trip was to improve the boys’ confidence in speaking French and exposing them to life in France. Soon after crossing the Channel, the boys’ knowledge was put to the test when they were asked to order a hot meal and a drink in French. They were all successful in asking for the local speciality, ham Péronne.
At Maison Claire Fontaine, not far from Dijon, the boys had lessons conducted by the in-house teachers. The boys learned about the local area and how to find their way around, after which they went into the town. There, with the support of local shop owners, they ordered drinks, bought items or talked to local people. On a visit to the local Vermenton market, they were asked to buy ingredients to make a healthy meal, which they then prepared and presented to the judging panel of teachers and MCF centre staff.
The boys also enjoyed activities such as tree adventures, kayaking, football and a visit to the famous Bussy Rabutin chateau.
Headmaster Tom Bunbury said: “Throughout their week long immersion, the boys’ confidence in speaking French improved immensely, which will help them through their Year 8 Scholarship and Common Entrance exams.”
Open Morning Saturday 23rd November 2019
Papplewick School, Ascot, About Papplewick.... http://www.papplewick.org.uk ....
Papplewick is a day, weekly, and full boarding preparatory school for around 200 boys between the ages of 6 and 13. Situated in 15 acres of land opposite Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, Papplewick has an excellent record for academic achievement and feeds many of the UK’s top independent senior schools including Eton, Harrow, Winchester, Wellington, Stowe and Bradfield.
In the last two years the school has maintained its academic record, gaining no less than 26 awards to top independent schools, including three King’s Scholarships to Eton. Through its strong commitment to sports, the school also builds skills of teamwork, sportsmanship and responsibility.
As well as academic, sporting and cultural excellence, Papplewick aims to provide boys with the confidence and security they need to fulfil their potential, and the school strives to promote enthusiasm for life, contribution to the community and kindness to others amongst all its pupils.
A report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in 2013 remarks that relationships between pupils and teachers: ‘are an outstanding strength of the school and are seminal in creating the strong sense of a mutually supportive and trusting community.’
FORTHCOMING OPEN MORNING | SATURDAY 3rd NOVEMBER 2018 from 9 a.m. finishing 11 a.m.