Teachers and students which are working on the Multilateral Comenius Project “New clans: group and individuality”, met for the last time (this school year), from the 17th till the 21st May, in Domont, Paris in order to share the activities and experiences that have been going on at their schools, but above all, to draw conclusions of this first year of work.
Domont is located in the surroundings of Paris.
Paris is located in the north-bending arc of the river Seine and includes two islands, the Île Saint-Louis and the larger Île de la Cité, which form the oldest part of the city. Overall, the city is relatively flat, and the lowest elevation above sea level. Paris has several prominent hills, of which the highest is Montmartre. Much of contemporary Paris is the result of the vast mid-nineteenth century urban remodelling. For centuries, the city had been a labyrinth of narrow streets and half-timber houses, but, beginning iire quarters to make way for wide avenues lined with neo-classical stone buildings of bourgeoisie standing. Most of this 'new' Paris is the Paris we see today. The building code has seen few changes since, and the Second Empire plans are in many cases still followed. Many of Paris's important institutions are located outside the city limits. The financial (La Défense) business district, the main food wholesale market (Rungis), schools (École Polytechnique, HEC, ESSEC, INSEAD), research laboratories (in Saclay or Évry), the largest stadium (the Stade de France), and government offices (Ministry of Transportation) are located in the city's suburbs.
Our French partners prepared for us a fantastic week that we’ll never forget (we can state that by the students’ texts). We were received at school by teachers and the pupil’s families. They have prepared an admirable reception party.
Foreign students went to classes with their French friends while teachers met in order to share the work done till that moment. We have to thank the walks in the city of Paris; the picnics; the boat trip, everything. No one will forget the commitment of our French partners in trying to do their best so everyone could feel comfortable as if we were at home.
Thank you Madame Girot, André, Cecile, Marie, Olivier…..
