Students at Kepler, located in Pforzheim's sister city, are engaged in education.
In the beautiful town of St. Maur-des-Fossés, near Paris, France, the annual Dictée de St. Maur dictation competition took place on November 18, 2023. This renowned event, popular among francophones and French learners, offers a platform to test their French spelling and grammar skills through dictation exercises.
This year marked the 31st edition of the competition, attracting a diverse group of participants including students, teachers, linguists, and language enthusiasts. Among the participants were two students from grade 1 of the beginner's French course at Kepler-Gymnasium Pforzheim, Germany, who were accommodated by a French host family.
The competition itself was held in St. Maur-des-Fossés. After the competition, the participants were treated to a series of events. On Saturday, an official reception and a joint dinner were organised by the city of St. Maur. The following day, a small sightseeing tour in nearby Paris was held, providing the participants with a chance to explore the city's rich history and culture.
Despite not winning, the two girls from Kepler-Gymnasium Pforzheim gained a valuable experience from the event. The sightseeing tour took place on Sunday, and after the tour, the participants returned home.
For those seeking more detailed historical data, such as the year the event started, the number of participants, or any notable occurrences or venues, official websites of the competition or regional cultural offices in St. Maur-des-Fossés may offer authoritative information.
The two students from Kepler-Gymnasium Pforzheim, despite not winning, immersed themselves in a lifestyle enriched by travel, as they were treated to a sightseeing tour in Paris after the Dictée de St. Maur competition. In addition to testing their French skills, the participants also had the opportunity for education-and-self-development, gaining knowledge about the city's rich history and culture during their exploration.
