Today’s little sortie at Clisson … This came to mind: Jolly boating weather And a hay harvest breeze, Blade on the feather, Shade off the trees, Swing, swing, together, With you bodies between your knees. Skirting past the rushes, Ruffling o’er the weeds Where the lock stream gushes Where the cygnet feeds. Let us see…
Today was our first Spanish speaking lunch. It was a great success. Special thanks to Padre Sebastian Fernandez. Hoy día fué nuestra primera comida de habla española. Fué un gran éxito. Gracias al Padre Sebastián Fernandez de la Fraternidad de San José Custodio.
We are happy to announce that Mr Liam Maguire will be offering piano and flute lessons on Wednesdays this year to any boys who are interested. Here, young Owen is having his first lesson.
A parent sent us this today … A quote for you today: “What grander task can anyone have than that of guiding souls, of training the young? I esteem him who understands how to mold and educate youth more highly than the painter, the sculptor, and every other artist, whoever he may be.” -St. John…
We were delighted to welcome several families at our Sunday Mass today, with an inspiring bilingual sermon from Father Marcus Williams.
Boys are enjoying weekly tennis lessons from a top level coach every Friday.
The boys enjoyed a lovely day at Les Sables-d’Olonne on the first weekend back. On the menu: swimming, a boat trip, some sightseeing and a few ball games.
Invoking the blessings of the Holy Spirit on the new academic year, Father Carlos Hamel today celebrated the traditional Academic “Red Mass” for the boys and Masters of the College. It was a sung Latin Mass in the traditional form.
We are all delighted to be back to school after six months away. Pupils and staff wished a happy 18th birthday to Chavagnes International College and a happy 49th to the Headmaster.
To get into the right mood for next week we were delighted to welcome friends and supporters to a special fish and chip soirée yesterday. A great success, which will be repeated.
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