Secondary Students Participate in the ISTA FESTIVAL
Twenty students from Years 8, 9 and 7ºAno arrived at the International School of Geneva, ‘La Chataigneraie’, Switzerland, to participate in the Middle Years ISTA Festival. St. Julian’s students stayed with host families and found this to be a most satisfying and fun adventure - lots of new friends were made!
On day 2, a trip around the famous Chillon Castle, Lake Geneva, where Lord Byron wrote the poem, ‘Prisoner of Chillon' became the main inspiration for the festival. Our students collaborated with young people from 6 other International Schools and experienced working with professional International artists to create their very own piece of theatre, which they performed on the final afternoon. The dungeon scenes were terrifying!
The level of focus, courage, creativity and collaboration that St. Julian’s students displayed throughout this trip was incredible - Well done!
We would like to thank all the teachers and host families from the International School of Geneva for taking such good care of our students. Mrs Ruth Forbes and Mr Osaze Ehibor did a wonderful job of chaperoning the students, keeping them safe and happy. Mrs Zoe Weiner for her meticulous organisational skills, ensuring the trip ran smoothly.
Some feedback from parents:
Thank you so much for organising such a memorable trip. …he had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the weekend. The host family were excellent and communicated with us really well, before and after.
Thank you. Our daughter had a wonderful experience. We believe everything was really well organised by St Julians and when they were in Switzerland. The host family was absolutely amazing; communicated with us constantly, gave us feedback and took care of everything, considering the girl's preferences and needs. We only have positive comments about this experience, and she was really happy all day and I believe, enjoyed every moment.
“ISTA in a few words” from the students:
We got to unleash our creativity
You get to make new friends
It’s so much fun you don’t realise you’re also learning loads
When is the next one?!
Mrs Zoe Weiner, Head of Creative Arts
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