Arrived safely

After a relatively incident free and relaxed journey on the Eurostar and coach from Gare du Nord we arrived to a very wet but enthusiastic welcome from the pupils of Edouard Herriot Secondary School; though 'mobbed' might be a more accurate description!  Like many schools in Haringey, it is very multicultural and the pupil makeup reflects French involvement in other parts of the world, especially North Africa.

Despite some protestations that it was half term and therefore "holiday", we all went straight to the English language classes where it was interesting to see and experience different teaching styles and standards of behaviour of the locals.  We were very impressed that most of the guys were willing to have a go and speak French in front of a whole class of French students.  James Wilkins particularly shone in this respect and is a definite linguist in the making .  Well done Haringey Young Musicians!

At the end of the school day we were greeted by our hosts and their children who were all very warm and friendly people! Everyone went to their homes happily.

Just off the train at Gare du Nord

French class