The Croton-Harmon School District recently welcomed high school students from La Rochelle, France, for a visit.
Croton-Harmon and Lycée Jean Dautet have a special friendship, allowing students from each country to visit annually. This year, 28 French students were hosted by families in Croton-on-Hudson during their two-week stay, spending time in the Croton-Harmon schools.
The relationship has been ongoing for more than 25 years, and the students correspond via letters prior to the visit.
At the high school, the visitors interacted with all of the French classes.
“They work on a project with classes at each level,” said French teacher Susan Bree.
During one class, the French and American students worked together to discuss slang in each of their languages responding to specific social situations. The French students presented their responses in English, while Croton students shared theirs in French.
“One of the highlights for the visitors is coming to Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School,” said CET teacher Linda Reich. “The students come with French storybooks to read to our students.”
CET students also led their visitors on tours, showing them the different classrooms, artwork displayed on walls and other highlights of the school.
Next spring, Croton-Harmon High School students will visit their counterparts in La Rochelle for a similar visit.
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