Starting class at 8:30 was a nice change, but finishing at 5:30 (for some) was looong! the tasty one-hour lunch helped though. Students were in a mix of classes: in science labs working with mashed potatoes or testing carrots in different kinds of solutions, in philosophy discussions, in debates in English classes, in advanced math, and some spent time talking about WWII and D-Day in preparation for Friday's trip to Normandy. a few even had Spanish or German class this morning. I don't think anyone had History, but some definitely will on Thursday. I think James and Vance managed to sneak in a pick-up basketball game at lunchtime.
Some students haven't gotten out and about with their hosts as much as others, which is to be expected, but please make an effort to ask if you'd like to try to do more in the evenings or try to organize things with other students/hosts if you can be dropped off or picked up in cases where your hosts might not have the time to take you out themselves. We're down to just Wednesday & Thursday evening and Saturday in terms of free time, as Friday's return will be late. I'm contacting hosts about a Versailles excursion on Saturday as well. Some may choose to take you themselves, & one or two already went on Sunday.
Tomorrow we're back in Paris, by train this time, so we'll see more of the train and metro system. I've waited to dplan the specific locales and times until after monday's excursion and checking the weather. the morning could be more overcast and humid, so the Eiffel Tower will be better in the afternoon, and we'll take some time for souvenir shopping and the like, since we don't have many other opportunities for that. We'll fill in with other spots around central Paris. A demain!
Can't wait to hear about what the kids thought of the classes! Long day, but I'm sure all enjoyed some generous time to eat leur déjeuner, as opposed to our 22mn.
ReplyDeleteBonjour Madame Wagstaff ! Bonjour Melrose!
ReplyDeleteThe day at school was very long indeed for Melrose students but it was so rich in terms of exchanges. My students really enjoyed talking with Melrose students. The debates we had together were the occasion for everyone to talk about our different conceptions of school, women and men's roles in society and technology. My students and I are already looking forward to seeing them tomorrow and to exchange again. The Melrose students like the architecture of our high school and really appreciated meeting our headmaster, Mr Carbonnier who supports us so much in the organization of this exchange. What is fascinating in this exchange is the way our students and Melrose students have easily got along. It's as if some had known each other for a long time! We are really glad to have the honour of welcoming your children in our high school. It is a truly unique experience for all our community.
Many thanks to Mr. Morisseau and Ms. Maliach for creating such an amazing opportunity for our kids. Drew is loving every part of the experience! Merci!
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