Pre-trip Preparation.

On 7 December, as a prelude to our trip to France, CJC played host to 2 French athletes, Julia and Aurélien, who were in Singapore to attend the YOG Friendship Camp.

The morning started off with a tour of our school compound. While language proved to be a barrier as most of us could not speak French, the opportunity to interact with our friends from France gave us a peek into French culture and education and vice versa.

Taking our visitors around the school

Introducing the CCAs available at CJC


Julia and Aurélien meeting our Principal, Brother Paul


Mingling with our friends from France in the canteen


Following the tour, we engaged in a friendly game of Captain's ball with Julia and Aurélien, which allowed us to get to know them better, and bridged all cultural and, most importantly, language differences. It was certainly a demonstration of the universality of sport!

Pictures with the YOG noticeboard!

While Julia and Aurélien's visit was brief, the morning was definitely one of Respect, Friendship and Excellence, and we hope to meet them again in our upcoming trip to France:)

Additionally, in preparation for the trip, we have attended a couple of lessons to learn some basic French phrases. While it was difficult to pick up a new language in such a short span of time, it was nevertheless a fun and enriching experience that will come in handy in France.

With the trip just days away, we look forward to putting our newly acquired skills into practice, and of course, learning more about the different facets of French culture, from its exquisite cuisine and language, to its rich history and socio-economic background.

Do check back for daily updates of our trip, but till then, au revoir!