Testimonies from parents and pupils of Chavagnes International College
Mr McDermott and 3 pupils talk on Vatican Radio, June 2008:
http://www.radiovaticana.org/en1/Articolo.asp?c=216419
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A founder pupil (September 2002 – June 2005) reminisces...
When I first flew out to Chavagnes International College in September 2002, I was 16 years old and ready for something different. Having met some of the College staff in London and visited the College buildings (still being re-decorated!) with my father some time before, I was convinced that I could leave my secondary school sixth form and all my friends behind me, and take that adventurous leap into the heart of the Vendée, to a new establishment of which I was to become a founding pupil. I am sure that none of us knew what to expect, but choosing to go there was undoubtedly the best decision of my life .... Read more.
Alexander Morrison, Oriel College, Oxford, March 2006.
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A school at the heart of Europe for two Irish brothers
Chavagnes is a welcoming place: when I visit I always feel very much at home, and I have to come to know and respect all the teachers. I would certainly recommend the College to other families seeking a safe and loving school environment; one where the academic, sporting, cultural, spiritual and moral life are all lived to the full, where healthy friendships are developed and where the character and originality of every child is cherised and respected.
Kathy Sinnott MEP, 2006
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Wil Mobberley, from Norfolk, writes:
One day I hope that God in His mercy will offer me the spiritual challenge of having to cope with winning a nine figure sum on the European Lottery. About one hundred and twenty three million pounds would be nice. If that day ever comes I will then be able to choose any school in the world for my sons. One day I hope that God in His mercy will offer me the spiritual challenge of having to cope with winning a nine figure sum on the European Lottery. About one hundred and twenty three million pounds would be nice. If that day ever comes I will then be able to choose any school in the world for my sons ...
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The true meaning of virtue ...
"Chavagnes is the reason I am truly proud to be a Catholic ...
... Virtue was not something effeminate to be laughed at by tough men; the idea of "toughness" we boys had been fed on through Hollywood and the thug culture was a complete lie. Virtue, I realised, truly was manlier than any other way of life."
This is the personal testimony of GREG MORRISON, who was a pupil at Chavagnes for two years. At the time of writing, Greg was studying history and theology at Lampeter University, Wales. Having obtained a First in June 2008, he has now retruned to Chavagnes to teach. His younger brother is in the Upper VIth at the College in the 2008/09 academic year.
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