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This evening of celebration was very successful for the Chritmas party ,on Friday, Dec. 13^th !

No fewer than three representations were necessary to satisfy the audience who came and was delighted by the Cinderella Pantomime, the show prepared by students of the British Section of middle and high school. The result of this hard work was a wonderful moment spent with our youg actors and actresses, who managed to skillfully mix both British and French culture. We laughed with the two nasty step sisters, sympathized with poor 'Buttons' and the most sensitive of us surely let out a tear during little Cinderella's beautiful song ! A great thank you to the teachers of this talented company ! Thank you and congratulations to Mrs. Rose Quinsley and Mr Bruce Francis for all their involvement in the show as well as to the lively and gifted actors!

All this large audience was brought together around a buffet, prepared in the restaurant of the school, in a warm and festive atmosphere. Thank you to all parents who have made delicious cakes to complement the buffet .

Thank you to Celine , Jean -Pierre, Gilles , Marie- Christine , Sylvie, and all others who have given a helping hand by cutting the cakes, or disguising the children.

Here are some photos of the show !  Christmas Party 2013

Happy New Year !!!

Christmas Party

Friday, December 13, 2013 in the auditorium of the Lycee.

This year, for the first time, all classes, from the sixth to the terminal are combined in a single show

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Given the capacity of the venue and to allow everyone to enjoy the show in the best conditions, two sessions were planned.

From 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - First performance for parents of college priority

From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Snacks in the restaurant for everyone with the artists.

From 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Second representation reserved for parents and guests who do not attend the first performance.

We thank in advance all the parents who are willing to make for this occasion, a savory pie or cake that students may submit Friday, December 13 when they arrive in college or Lycee.

Pictures

7/11 - 18h15

at the amphitheatre

organised by Mr Bruce FRANCIS

singin' in the rain

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 The General Assembly of the Parents of Students Association of the British Section of College/Lycee Grand Air would like to pass on the following information:

Educational results:

• There are currently 192 students are enrolled in the British Section - 110 in college and 82 in the Lycee.

• 24 students received the CFE diploma at the end of troisieme, three of them with a grade A and eight of them with a grade B.

• Among them, two students, Clement Graton and Victory Leriche also won the competition on the Resistance.

• The three students who took the EAC in Premiere in Lycee also passed.

• All students of the British Section passed their general baccalauréat (L, S and O), 38.5 % with an A (Tres Bien) and 41 % with a B (Bien).

• The 27 students who took the OIB all passed. The average score in English Literature was 14/20.

  

Ms. Blasco reminded everyone that the subjects within the British Section curriculum represent 1/3 of the total coefficient.

College Projects for 2013-2014:

• A cultural trip to England for 4eme .

• A theatre trip to Nantes for 6eme and 5eme in December to see Macbeth.

• A Christmas pantomime.

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  A theatre workshop on Shakespeare's As You Like It.

• Literary meetings and conferences based on the works of authors within the literature program (theme: Modernism ) led by the English teachers.

• A Christmas pantomime (as above).

Projects within the Association    

• Continued development of the English Library 

• Establish support for 1ere students preparing for the CAE.

• Involvement and participation in the school Open Day.

• Organisation of the Christmas Party.

• To launch the Parent and Student Association of the British Section website which will aim to present all the activities of the Section and of the Association and provide information and resources related to education and student orientation. There will also be a blog in order to keep all members updated with the news of the Section.

It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Ms. Lorraine Hird, whose children were students of the British Section and participated in many activities. Lorraine ran the Summer School in 2011 and will be remembered fondly by all parents and students who were involved. The Association extends its warmest condolences to Lorraine’s family.

Reine Leriche will be stepping down from her role as Secretary of the Association. The officers and all the participants in the General Assembly thanked her for her dedicated service over the previous three years.

 

Photo: M. Hargoues - Turon , the Treasurer giving Reine a gift from the British Section.

  A beautiful late summer sun accompanied the garden party on Sunday, September 22.

It was attended by about two hundred participants Garden tennis club in La Baule. By noon, aperitif allowed everyone to find or get to know. A well stocked and tantalizing buffet awaited the guests who are seated under the pines. It's always a nice moment that sharing friendly! Desserts prepared and brought by the families were as gorgeous as it is delicious. Over coffee, some accordion tunes played by a musician parents have contributed to the party and made me want to dance to the joyous banquet of final year students.
Tennis tournaments have been quick to take over and the sections were-won.
Thank you to the organizers and all those who have lent a hand and helped make this day a success.

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   Soon for the General Assembly, Friday, Sept. 27.

Summer School took place on Wednesday, 28 August and Thursday, 29 August.

 23 pupils starting 6éme were welcomed by the teaching team, almost without even a word of French. The objective was total immersion in English. On Wednesday, they worked in pairs and introduced their partners to the class.

 They talked about the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have a dream” speech and then sang Blowin' in the Wind by Bob Dylan. Then they reviewed the vocabulary for school supplies and clothing. At midday, the chef made them a good English meal: tomato and cucumber salad, chicken curry and trifle. On Thursday, they continued learning the song by Bob Dylan. They did restaurant role plays and then after a good meal of cottage pie, apple crumble and ice cream, they wrote and acted out little skits that were presented to the parents at the end of the two days. Thanks again to Rose Quigley, Sylvie Wiggins and Tonja Halley who did a brilliant job teaching the 2013 session !

Marie-Christine Cavani

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 A performance

  On Tuesday evening, June 25, the quatrième International students performed The

 Taming of the Shrew, a 

Shakespearian play they started reading at the beginning of the year.

          
 
   Under the joint leadership of Mrs. Chicaud and Mr. Francis, students did their best to perform this play in front of a captivated audience. What a success for this year of hard work !
And such investment on the part of Ms. Chicaud and Mr Francis ! Congratulations to the students who have been really impressive.
 
 
They won't forget their first Shakesperian experience !

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Day 1, Monday, May 27, 2013

 Start on time and in the right mood for entry under the sun in Saint-Malo.
Rapid passage on a glassy sea and landing in Jersey equally sunny.

Warm welcome by the team of St. Brelade's College and distribution of our students in the classroom for the first course.

Then lunch break on the terrace before joining the bowling for great games, followed by a big air on the beach in Saint-Ouen's Bay bowl.
 
Children stay in great shape despite the length of the day (1 hour time difference as well) and the accumulation of emotions.
 
Back to school around 17:00 for the start in their host family.
 

 

Catherine, Emmanuel, Catherine, Gilles

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Tuesday, May 28, 2013 

Wake in the rain for everyone but the tide and the wind drove all this gloom.
The lunch break allowed everyone to enjoy his "packed lunch" on the terrace and in the sun.
The afternoon was devoted to a short hike on a rural path to visit the "Corbiere lighthouse."
 
 
Upon arrival, the "ice-cream" was a welcome break against a wild landscape.

The return bus was much appreciated after the 5 km walk.
Good night everyone and see you tomorrow for the next episode! ...
 
 
Catherine Emmanuel, Catherine and Gilles

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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Another rainy morning but quickly dried the sea breeze
Classes begin at 9:30 am for our students, who, in groups, went to interview the island on the "Jersey way of life".
The lunch takes place again on the sunny terrace of the college.
A little surprise waiting for Chloe to his 13 years in the presence of the whole group.