Merci beaucoup pour votre aide avec le groupe de français et classe huit 🙂

What an exciting and memorable day it was for our Year 8 French learners and their pen pals from Collège Denis Diderot in Dainville! The long-awaited visit to Coombe Dean finally arrived, and it was a true celebration of language, friendship, and fun.

Our French visitors received a warm Devon welcome as they met their pen pals in person for the very first time. Smiles, handshakes, and even a few nervous giggles filled the air as friendships moved from paper to reality.

The highlight of the visit? A lively and laughter-filled game of rounders! For many of our French guests, it was their first time playing this classic British game — but they picked it up quickly, showing great teamwork and enthusiasm. The sun shone brightly, adding to the joy of the day and making it feel like a real summer treat.

After the fun and games, we gathered to wave our new friends off as they boarded the bus to their next stop — learning cricket at Paignton Cricket Club! As they departed with big smiles and cheerful waves, it was clear that memories had been made and cross-Channel friendships had been forged.

We’re incredibly proud of how welcoming and enthusiastic our Year 8 students were. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success — especially the staff who supported both schools and helped bring this international exchange to life.

For a recap of the rounder games please watch this video: