Nowadays, Christmas is celebrated almost everywhere, being either a religious feast or a commercial one. However it can be very different from one country to another. That’s why we asked ourselves how Christmas is celebrated all around the world and we have interviewed four students, each one from a different country, about the Christmas traditions…
By Elijah, Esteban and Samuel We are from Théophile Gautier in Year 11 in the BFI (International French Baccalaureate) class, and we have the great opportunity to be accompanied throughout the year with an English language assistant named Anyangu Mukhutsi Majimbo. Here are the questions we asked him for the interview: I was born in…
Bienvenue dans The Roomies Show, un podcast unique de 2nde section internationale britannique qui vous emmène au cœur des actualités culturelles à commencer par cette fin octobre célèbre aux États-Unis ! Get into the spooky season with us and our movie selection for Halloween 🙂 Enjoy! By Julia JOBIN, Louise RODIER-G and Zoe COMBES
Petit retour sur la partie culturelle du séjour en images par Lilou Le projet de balade sonore à la Chaussée des Géants : Cartographie des soundtracks à écouter : Le projet podcasts professionnels à suivre…
Every beat, every lyric, every 2 a.m. study session with earbuds in—it’s all been building up to this. Inspired by the Spotify Wrapped phenomenon, we’re excited to present Théo Wrapped 2025, your personalized school-wide music recap. This is what we’ve been vibing to as a student body, and the stats are music to our ears….
Dundalk is a town located in couty Louth in the Republic of Ireland, near the boarder with Northern Ireland, that has been inhabited since the Neolithic period. Dundalk’s population is of 43,112 inhabitants as of the 2022 census which makes it the seventh largest urban area of the country. It also possesses a rich background…
The Titanic is one of the most famous and tragic ships in maritime history. Her story, closely linked to the city of Belfast, still fascinates millions of people around the world. It was in this Northern Irish city that the prestigious liner was designed and built, before sinking on her maiden voyage in 1912. Today,…
Hello, today we visited Belfast, therefore I am making a quick presentation of the place. Belfast is the second biggest town in Ireland, after Dublin and is the biggest harbour on the island. It mostly developed during the Industrialisation era and was a major producer of linen. During the Second WW, there were 2 blitz…
by Bianca Lancerotto My name is Bianca Lancerotto, I am a French student in Theophile-Gautier high school in Tarbes, in « Seconde ». I went to Ireland during 3 weeks for a school exchange. The two school systems are completly different. There, I went in Transition Year in Dundalk Grammar School and I discovered many things about…
The Butterfly Effect is a concept that captures the essence of how tiny, seemingly insignificant actions can lead to monumental consequences over time. Originating in chaos theory, the idea was popularized by meteorologist Edward Lorenz in the 1960s. When he suggested that the flap of a butterfly’s wings in Brazil could set off a tornado…
A Warm Welcome to Tarbes The Italian students landed at Lourdes airport around noon and were warmly welcomed by their French correspondents. Francesco, one of the Italian students, said:« Tarbes amazed me because it looked clean and pretty, not like Italian cities. The school looks nice too! »He was pleasantly surprised by the friendliness of the people,…
Amelia and I, as part of the International Section at Théophile-Gautier High School, were selected to spend 3 weeks at our partner school in Dundalk, Ireland, from March 3rd to 22nd. What has striken both of us most is the cultural entertaining program DGS students experienced while we were there. March is indeed a very…
ENGLAND : 1. Christmas pudding A Christmas pudding is a sweet, dried fruit pudding cake traditionally served as part of Christmas dinner in Britain. It has its origins in medieval England, with early recipes making use dried fruit, suet, breadcrumbs, flour, eggs and spice along with liquid such as milk or fortified wine. Later recipes became…
By Eline Alexandre-Bertrand and Thalea Maurer, 2nde BFI students On the 5th January was the 84th birthday of Hayao Miyazaki, the famous Japanese animator, filmmaker and mangaka. Hayao Miyazaki was born in 1941 in Tokyo. He is a legendary Japanese animator, director, and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. Known for his visually stunning and thematically rich…
Samuel L. Jackson as Uncle Sam: The Government’s Voice The performance begins with Samuel L. Jackson embodying Uncle Sam, the personification of the U.S. government. Jackson, known for playing authoritative roles, is the perfect choice for this character. His opening statement « It’s your Uncle Sam, and this is the Great American Game » immediately establishes the…
By Manon Barreau and Victoria Helly from 2nde BFI 1.The longest baguette in the world was made in May 2024 by 18 French bakers. It was 140.53 metre-long. After it was finished, the bakers put Nutella on it and shared it with the public. 2. The longest Aligot thread was made in Caen on February…
Ukraine, known for its rich history and cultural heritage, is home to numerous fascinating archaeological sites. One of such remarkable sites is Kamiana Mohyla, often referred to as Ukraine’s Stonehenge. With a history spanning centuries and captivating mysteries surrounding its purpose and construction, Kamiana Mohyla stands as a testament to Ukraine’s ancient civilizations. Kamiana Mohyla,…
