As part of the end of year celebrations ...

This was the last in a series of 9 English lessons for an after-school activity I held. 5 girls came every Thursday and they learned a simplified version of Little Red Riding Hood. They performed in front of their parents and we then shared an 'apéritif' - pre-dinner drinks - to celebrate Christmas.

"Take the cake to Grandma, please. She's very sick."

"Oh, Grandma, what big eyes!"

Claire has helped me each Thursday. She was the prompter and props person.

It was a good time of explaining our different Christmas customs. They were quite fascinated by the Aussie Christmas cards I had kept over the years. They all were born in this area and have lived here all their lives. They are young, modern French families, but very rooted in this country culture. 2 of the families went to England earlier this year, leaving this region for the very first time. They are connected to the Catholic church and send their kids to the Catholic Private school and it's interesting to note the differences in their way of thinking to even the people in our church, who were also born and raised here.

I hope to continue to get to know them.

Next English sessions will be in Spring.