16 June 2010 - French Revolution Day at Hartley Primary School
Our French Revolution Day was a great success. Mme Randell worked tirelessly to decorate the school which looked stunning with flags, bunting, pictures and French signs. The children had 'passports' stamped at the busy 'passport office' when they arrived in the playground where some French speaking parents together with Mme Randell created a wonderful babble of French voices to greet the children. As the day progressed the children were delighted to munch on biscuits and brioche supplied by Mme Randell and took part in a range of French activities such as making French flags, looking a a wide selection of French books or playing boules. Each class had a talk on the French Revlution given by Mme Randell and my year 3 class in particular got very hooked on the idea of guillotines and heads rolling - a bit like a bloodthirsty mob! French music played in assembly and at lunchtime and even breakfast club entered into the spirit of things providing croissants! We would thoroughly recommend this day to others as it was something different and great for promoting intercultural understanding and Mme Randell had the day organised for us superbly!

Lisa Behague, KS2 teacher at Hartley Primary School

29 June 2010 - French Day at East Peckham School, Kent
'Just a quick message to say a big thank you for a wonderful day yesterday. Everyone had a great time and it was lovely to see the children enjoying themselves and being so enthusiastic'   

School Secretary

'Thank you Murielle - it was a brilliant day, and I am sure that the children have gained a lot from it.'   

Lorraine Wickens, Head Teacher

7 July 2010 - For French tea at Holy Trinity Gravesend
All the people I have spoken to enjoyed it. My own personal recommendation would be for proper mugs for tea rather than plastic ones because it would give people a bigger cup and would taste better. Also to fill up a small plastic mug with the chocolate drink rather than half full. Apart from that I thought it was great. I am sure we will be in touch in the New Year to organise a repeat. Take care

Carolyn Weston

14 July 2010 - French Day at Kings Farm Primary School
We have had three French days now at our school and they are always thoroughly enjoyable for children and staff. The children love trying French food, and all enjoy learning about and playing the game of boules. They are able to look at a range of real French books and films which give them a feel for authentic resources. There are always a wide variety of costumes, and some children (and staff!) get more inventive and competitive year on year, trying to win the best costume prize. The talks are informative and entertaining, with children learning each year about a different aspect of French life and culture, and some new vocabulary. One of the most valuable things is being able to apply the French that they have been learning in real contexts. The school is always beautifully decorated the evening before and French music is played in the dinner hall which really helps set the atmosphere. Having these days has definitely raised the profile and enjoyment of French within the school. Thank you Murielle for all the hard work you put into the days!

Emma Brokenshire, French co-ordinator, Kings Farm Primary School

2 March 2011 - French Day at Our Lady of Hartley
Many thanks to Murielle for a fantastic and fun French day at Our Lady’s. The children had a fabulous time from beginning to end and enjoyed every action-packed minute of it. The Boules Tournament caused great excitement and the children learned so much about French culture and customs. The school looked very festive with all the bunting and themed decorations which ensured everyone into the spirit of the day. Passport control on arrival was a hoot, but the highlights for the children were definitely the French Tuck Shop and the food tasting! Murielle was run off her feet, but her superb organisation ensured everything ran smoothly. The day was a resounding success and will definitely become a regular feature in our yearly calendar.

Kate O'Brien, Modern Foreign Language Co-ordinator, Our Lady of Hartley

5 April 2011 - French Day at St Joseph Catholic School
The French Day that Madame Randell organized was ‘ TRES SUPERB’. The children were able to experience all facets of French life from the moment they passed through Passport Control dressed in the colours of the Tricolore. Parents as well as children began the day with a French style breakfast in the packed school hall and then during the day learnt about the traditions, history and geography of France and buying French snacks from the Tuckshop. The day culminated in a game of boule on the school field. Both parents and children had a wonderful day and all said that they looked forward to the next French Day. Everyone said that the day was great. Thank you for your hard work.

Mrs T Shirley, Head Teacher, St Joseph Catholic School

I have spoken to all the teachers at St. Joseph's and they all agreed that the French Day was a great success. The children have thoroughly enjoyed the activties of the day and were very eager to fully participate. The breakfast was a great start to the day as well as the passports and the Tuck Shop!! It was lovely to enter the school so beautifully decorated. I have seen some great work which shows how much the children learnt about France and its customs. Thank you for your hard work, we all have really enjoyed it.

Mrs Magdalena Phatty, Modern Foreign Language coordinator, St Joseph Catholic School