Form 6 Chateau Trip

Just before half term, Mme Hunzinger, Mr Sample and Mrs Edgar had the absolute pleasure of taking Form 6 to the Chateau de la Baudonniere for a week of language immersion and cultural enrichment. After a long but smooth journey, the group settled into the wonderful chateau, nestled deep in the heart of the Normandy countryside, that was to be their playground, classroom and home for the ensuing week. The pupils tried their hand at a variety of activities on site, from circus skills to canoeing, archery to animal management, bread making to photography – and of course the muddiest assault course in the world! They also enjoyed excursions to the local market, Mont St Michel, Mulberry Harbour at Arromanches and the Bayeaux tapestry. All bar the latter two excursions were conducted entirely in French and all the pupils showed great listening skills and understanding, their confidence in communicating in French visibly improving as the week progressed. Further highlights of the week were the talent contest, where Cundall spirit and talent was as evident and varied as ever, and the French supper evening, where every single one of our pupils partook of ‘escargot’ with varying degrees of enthusiasm!
The chateau trip really is a wonderful opportunity for pupils to grow their confidence and skills in mastering a foreign language, and also to enjoy a week away from home and in a new environment. Madame, Mr Sample and Mrs Edgar cannot praise Form 6 highly enough for their impeccable conduct, enthusiasm and ‘joie de vivre’ throughout the trip.