Friendships Across the World

Year 8 German

This year the Year 8 German class has participated in a penpal exchange with students from Sekundarschule Rainweg, a selective high school in Horgen on Lake Zürich in Switzerland.

Earlier in the year, students wrote their first postcards in German to their Swiss penpals. This term they were delighted to receive replies in German. Students are now in the process of writing back in English to give the Swiss students an opportunity to practice their English. 

Many of our students have expressed interest in continuing their new friendships even though they don’t have the opportunity to continue their German studies next year. 

This amazing opportunity came about through Ms James’ professional collaboration with Sekundarschule Rainweg, which she had attended as a student. 

Mia James

Teacher - German