2024T1W9 - French Students visit Melbourne

Damascus College French students from years 9, 10 and 11 who are currently hosting eleven French visitors from St Benoit (Sister School – Anders , France) all enjoyed a sunny day out together in Melbourne last Tuesday.

After boarding an early train to Southern Cross Station, all students enjoyed walking and exploring the sporting capital of the world; experiencing the MCG and our national love of cricket and Australian Rules Football.

The tram-ride and tour of the War Memorial was also a highlight where the presenters and staff made a special effort to reference the alliance between the ANZACs and the French across the two world wars of the 20th century, which opened up some great discussion for the St Benoit students on their own experiences of visiting the Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, not far from their home location.

All students represented Damascus College proudly, and it was a wonderful day out for everyone.