The exchange programme with Lycée St. Ambroise in Chambéry, France, began in 2007. This year, the fifth French exchange programme with lycée St. Ambroise, Chambéry, took place from 4 to 16 May 2024.
A total of 18 Indian students of classes X and XI accompanied by 2 teachers, Headmistress Ms. Rashmi Malhotra and Mr. Vaibhav Popli (French Language Teacher), visited Chambéry from 4 May to 11 May 2024. They stayed with their French correspondents, who showered their hospitality on us. This was a lifetime experience that gave the Indian students an opportunity to learn and experience the nuances of French culture and language. Upon their arrival at lycée, the Principal, Ms. Christal Cousin, welcomed them. Mr Pierre Guillot (senior English language teacher and coordinator of the French exchange Programme) took them on a school tour. They learnt about the French school system and became involved with the riveting history and culture of Chambéry. They visited numerous places, namely- the Chambéry city centre, Annecy, Chamonix, Grenoble city, Aix Les Bains and some famous lakes in the Savoie region, such as Lac du Bourget.
On the 7th of May, a cultural evening was hosted at the lycée, serving as a platform for our Indian students to showcase their talents. Their performances were highly appreciated by the French families and teachers, fostering a sense of cultural exchange.
LINK FOR THE CULTURAL EVENT-
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12ZsTCVGgaw_nbBJb0PFMe6j_6m5SuDAB?usp=sharing
This exchange was a bridge between two different cultures. It provided our students excellent opportunities to use their French language skills with natives and deepen their understanding of French culture.
Indian students and their accompanying teachers spent the last few days of the programme in Paris. The Louvre Museum, The Eiffel Tower, the Sacré-Coeur, The Château de Versailles and Disneyland were some of the popular sites they visited. The students also enjoyed the Seine cruise at the Bateaux Mouches. This gave them a vivid understanding of the essence of the rich French architecture and her glorious history.
The exchange program provided the students with a unique opportunity to assimilate and imbibe the french culture through experiential learning.
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
| Ananya Singh 11 E | 10. Aanya Khanna 11 Q |
| Samaira Sehgal 11S | 11. Reva Dongre 11 D |
| Aarna Gulati 11 A | 12. Sonakshi Segal 11 V |
| Anwita Chandra 11 O | 13. Abhiveer Luthra 11 E |
| Anaya Vij 11A | 14. Hriday Gupta 11 L |
| Samaira Kumar 11 O | 15. Vaibhav Sekhri 11 O |
| Tanya Dhaka 11 H | 16. Shaurya Singhal 11 E |
| Paridhi Kumar 11 O | 17. Aarav Anand 10 N |
| Krita Mozumder 11 D | 18. Ahaan Chopra 10 N |
