Students from Kepler, located in Pforzheim's partner city, are engaged.
In the heart of Roubaix, France, the 31st edition of the "Dictée de St. Maur" dictation contest took place at the Institution de Ségur. This annual event, although the exact date is not specified, is linked to the school and ongoing educational activities there.
Primarily aimed at school students, particularly those in middle school (6ème grade), the contest asks participants to write down a dictated text as error-free as possible. This year, two students from the 1st grade of the basic course in French at the Kepler-Gymnasium in Pforzheim, Germany, took part in the event.
The location of the contest was St. Maur-des-Fossés, a city with a partnership with Pforzheim. The two students, who did not win the contest, gained a valuable experience from the event.
Following the dictation contest, an official reception and a joint dinner were organized by the city of St. Maur on Saturday. A small sightseeing tour in neighboring Paris was conducted on Sunday, after which the students returned home.
The students were accommodated by a French host family during their stay. French-speaking students from St. Maur and two students each from the partner cities were allowed to participate in the contest.
Despite no specific details about the winners being provided, the "Dictée de St. Maur" on November 18, 2023, was a memorable experience for the two students from Pforzheim. For those interested in participating in future editions, contacting the Institution de Ségur or event organizers directly would be advisable for precise dates and participation rules.
While in France for the "Dictée de St. Maur" dictation contest, the two students from Kepler-Gymnasium in Pforzheim, Germany, had an opportunity to immerse themselves in the local lifestyle and travel to new places. After the contest, they spent a weekend exploring Paris, gaining a unique travel experience, and making new French-speaking friends from various cities.
