The Modern Foreign Languages
(MFL) Day was celebrated on 26th Nov 2014. MFL
students put up an excellent
showing and took education beyond the classroom much in keeping with the
current best practices of experiential learning. Their co curricular participation in this
activity included sharing newspapers from Spain and France and reading out the
news much in keeping with the town crier concept of these beautiful lands. MFL students conducted interviews of random
students and teachers to obtain their varied perspectives which were projected
as a movie followed by a talk show. These differing points of view, essentially
explained the diverse viewpoints about learning another language.
A cultural program show casing
the culture of these foreign lands employing skits, songs and dances was
another highlight of the event and was much appreciated by attending
dignitaries including two French guests.
The French guests Ms.Isabelle
lenseigne and Ms. Marie-Pierre Perrier they appreciated the performance through
the glimpse they got of the learning of foreign languages through the assembly
that was put up by the MFL students. They shared their experiences thus
enhancing mutual understanding.
The food fiesta including a
cultural fusion of Indo - Spanish - French cuisine was perhaps the most
practical mark of this event. There was
a variety of ethnic and traditional food of these countries, giving a glimpse of
the “terrazas” restaurants of Spain and France.
All enjoyed the burritos,
sangria, fresh baked desserts, baguettes, the chocolate croissants, chocolate
sauce and cakes. The Hindi group offered the typical Indian street food. There
was music being played and every one had kind words appreciating and enjoying
the food.
MFL students collected money for
the benefit of the under privileged
children by selling Greeting Cards written in Spanish, French and Hindi which
showed yet another experiential side of this successful occasion.
