College is set to English time

Riom-es-Montagnes. College is set to English time. 3 students ^e Actors of a themed week based on the intensive practice of the English language from Georges-Bataille College (special English tour).

Initiated by Fany Charbonnel, English teacher and coordinator of the “European Languages ​​and Cultures” option, the project is based on an original concept: to bring English culture into the middle school, actively practice the language and share British culture. Before leaving college and pursuing studies.

Rosa Parks

For this ambitious project, a central theme was chosen: the story of Rosa Parks, an icon in the fight for equal rights in America. Among the partners was the “Théâtre en Anglais” association, which began to produce plays. Tired of Giving: The Rosa Parks Story , seen by students in Bordeaux in April. Second, in connection with this association, students were given two days of theater workshops in English to interpret the story of Rosa Parks in the musical and cultural panorama of segregationist America in the 1950s.

Among other highlights, a whole day was dedicated to British culture with five local dignitaries of English or American nationality to interact and discuss with the students, and the famous “Tea Time” of the day was shared with the students. “This week was a success, it was an opportunity to see students work differently, not for grades, but as part of a project education, which gives meaning to learning and allows everyone to find it and find the motivation they need. Its level”, commented Principal Alex Dessens. This The project was made possible by the financial support of APE and FSE, which the Headmaster appreciated for their commitment to the welfare of the students.