Nestled in the rolling countryside of western France, Chavagnes International College stands as more than just a school; it is a living testament to the enduring ideals of faith, education, and tradition. Our story is deeply rooted in European history, embodying the ethos of a Catholic boarding school for boys committed to preserving a heritage…
In the realm of boys’ education within a Catholic context, sports play a vital role in nurturing not only physical strength but also moral virtues. St. Paul’s words resonate, “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to…
By Ferdi McDermott, Headmaster Although it’s true that I’ve writen about it before, the debate about gender has become so vicious and repetitive that one temptation is simply to wait for the storm to pass rather than joining in. This is especially true for men expressing what could be perceived as a traditional male viewpoint.…
In a good school everyone learns every day. In our small school, 7 teachers are currently reading for further university degrees through disance learning while all other teaching staff will complete various short courses and certificates this year. Here are some quotes from what these two are reading … “Community matters. It is a force…
Merry Christmas to all our friends throughout the world!!
Ferdi McDermott explains how the season that celebrates Christ’s incarnation is meant to be playful, long and happy … Boys and Master’s with the Boar’s Head at the beginning of a Seasonal Feast. A wise friend just wrote:”I know I’m in the minority here but every year around this time of year I dread the…
“We celebrated today’s feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary with the Angelus, breakfast with fresh homebaked baguettes, fresh raw milk, homemade jam … the trebles’ first practice of Christmas carols, Holy Mass, chiili con carne, a basketball contest, the Holy Rosary. There were a few lessons too (Maths, science, Latin, French, Spanish, history…
As Chavagnes is an official examination centre for AQA, the UK’s main examination board, our staff benefit from specially tailored training provided by AQA to help them deliver the teaching in line with the examiners’ expectations. In addition, our Deputy Head, Mr Patrick Long is an AQA examiner himself. Our focus on understanding the requirements…
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.
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…
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