From the 20th
of September to the 27th, a number of BORG
BA students from the 8th classes were in Ealing, in London, on their Intensive Language Week.
The
families with whom the students stayed were lovely and hospitable, ensuring that
each individual enjoyed their week in London- as a couple of HostFamilySelfies# show. With regard to the
language classes, the students were of a divided opinion; aside from one
teacher who was “sooo cute”….!
Despite a
wet Monday (which involved a hilarious “photo challenge” while it was raining
cats and dogs), the rest of the week was clear and the students could even top
up their vitamin D on Saturday during a day trip to the seaside in Brighton. Among
other activities, they went on a bus tour, visited markets, enjoyed a Jack the
Ripper tour, saw the Dungeons or the Harry Potter Studios, went to musicals and
the Victoria and Albert Museum for the London design Festival and saw the
countless sights London has to offer.
After an
action-packed seven days, the students were glad to be back in Bad Aussee-
although they all said they wished they could have stayed an extra week (though
financially-we’re not certain parents would’ve agreed!). In spite of acute
exhaustion, 99.9% of the 8th classes dragged themselves out of their
warm beds into school the next morning, showered and fresh-faced, which
impressed everyone, parents and teachers alike!
Both of the
accompanying teachers, Ashley J. M.
Townsend and Katharina Hilbrand, had a blast with the group, all of whom were
ready for anything and eager to try new things.
A
HUGE thank you to all those who took part- shame we can’t go every year with
you!
AJMT
