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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-04-12, Page 23THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2000. PAGE 23. Brussels students, teacher visit France city. “It was the size of London or Kitchener,” added Menzi. Jessica had a picturesque setting in which to reside as her host family lived in a two-storey house, 20 min­ utes from Caen, by the ocean. She thought it was quite coinci­ dental that her host parents are den­ tists as are her own and her exchange partner’s name was also Jessica. Her biggest surprise was learning the family had two pet snakes about which she was not warned. “I just liked talking to my exchange partner. I could finish her English sentences. It was really fun.” Jessica says it was really weird hearing them fight in French as the brother and sister fought all the time. It was a wonderful cultural experi­ ence for the girls, said Menzi. However, they did see the English influence as most of the music they heard had English words. While the French made great efforts to speak English, the students said they had a difficulty making conversation in French. They under­ stood what was being said, but had to work really hard to form a sentence in response. Though the girls did not attend classes in France, they were amazed that even the elementary schools had cafeterias. Classes ran as late as 5 p.m. some days and junior grades attend school Saturday mornings. Situated in an urban area, the girls noticed there were no school buses. Transportation was provided by city buses. They also learned that the grades were reversed. Classes started at Grade 13 and finished with Grade 1. Among the highlights of their trip was the one day lay-over in Paris, walking the stairs of the Eiffel Tower, the wonderful gardens, war memorials and hearing the history of World War II. The girls all enjoyed spending time with their host families and look forward to being reunited with their new friends when the return exchange occurs from April 27 to May 7. The group will be visiting Toronto, Niagara Falls, conservation -authori­ ties, farmers’ markets, SkyDome, Sportsworld, going bowling and enjoying a pig roast. CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE "Advertise Across Ontario or Across the Country" French excursion Brussels Public School students, Emily Cardiff, standing at left, Rachel Elliott, Jessica Spink and French teacher Priska Menzi, seated, took part in an exchange program which saw them visit Caen, France for 11 days. AUCTIONS FARMS ESTATES ANTIQUES All for sale now at real auctions across Ontario. Listings updated daily. Searchable database, www.auctionsfind.com Auctioneers call: (519)925-1150. COUNSELLOR TRAINING INSTITUTE offers distance learning and on campus courses for certificate and diploma programs. Course catalogue 1-800-665-7044 www.counselortraining.com w By Janice Becker Citizen staff It was the chance of a lifetime for three students from Brussels Public School when they accompanied their teacher on an 11 -day trip to France. Rachel Elliott, Emily Cardiff and Jessica Spink earned the privilege of taking part in an exchange program set up by the principal and a teacher at Elma Logan Public School. Brussels Public School French teacher Priska Menzi, says the girls had to apply to the program and then, due to the large number of students from across the region showing interest, they were interviewed. In talking with the students, it is obvious how much they enjoyed the trip, as they bubble over with answers while giving their experi­ ences which countered someone else’s. While staying in Caen, in the province of Normandy, each of the girls boarded with a different family. Emily stayed in a duplex with a family of five. The parents were col­ lege teachers. 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