1997 School Magazine

®iris ®ranumu ~c~ool l/ilrisbane 1997

etant generalement rese1ve a la famille . Notre maniere de penser est en partie dictee par nortre position geographique et la flexibilite de nos lois. En effet, tout ou presque est permis en France. Ainsi, nous sonunes un pays tres libre . Tout ceci pourra etre verifie par tous les groupes d'eleves que viendront un jour dans nortre etablissement. Nous vous accueillerons avec un grand plaisir et nous remercions tous les enseignants et toutes les personnes qui nous permettent de passer un si agreable sejour.

This trip has enriched us not only in language but we have also discovered a new culture. In fact, the way of life and ways of thinking are very different. So our school system isn't at all like yours. In France, we start our school day at eight o'clock and don't finish until about 5 o'clock. Then, when we go back home, we have about two and a half hours of homework. So we haven't got a lot of time to do sports or other activities. The only time we can do them, is on Wednesday afternoon and Saturday. On Sundays, we generally stay with our family. Our way of thinking is dictated in part by our geographic position and by the flexibility of our laws. Situated in the centre of Europe, we can't remain isolated from our neighbours. We have to accommodate different ideas. Also, as we don't have many laws regulating our lives, we enjoy greater freedom in day to day living. In fact eve1ything is

allowed in France, so we are a ve1y free coun- try. You can all see this for yourselves when you come to Saint Paul to enjoy our school exchange . We will welcome you with great pleas- ure . Finally on behalf of my fellow students I would like to thank all the teachers and every- one else who has given us such a fantastic holi- day.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, First we want to thank you vety much for the welcome you have given us. These exchanges are only possible because of the good relationships built up between both schools over several years .

The French Catnp

T he Year Twelve French Camp was held at Imbil on the first weekend of Term Three , and was fantastique. With the desire to be thoroughly immersed in French culture , cuisine, language and the principles behind advertising, the students enthusiastically began their last semester in true French style. On arrival at Le Camping Imbil, the students were treated to croissants and "real" coffee, a la franc;:aise. After compet- ing for the few remaining pastries in a French quiz , we viewed and discussed the technical aspects ofFrench advertisements,

and what to incorporate in the advertise- ments that we were to create that afternoon. Communicating in French, we discussed, laughed and enjoyed viewing ads promot- ing products similar to Australian ones. Lunch time was an animated affair, as we conversed with the French exchange students from Lycee Saint Paul on a great diversity of subjects whilst enjoying the luxu1y of eating baguettes, a range ofFrench cheeses and Salade Nic;:oise . The relaxed atmosphere of the camp allowed the stu- dents to learn the art of petanque, play cards in French, and enjoy the French

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