European Week at Crosfields

Pupils throughout Crosfields School in Shinfield have been celebrating all things European in a special ‘Euro Week’ from 24^th-28^th May.

Each morning in assembly, or ‘Collect’, classes have performed music and readings from the main countries of Spain, France, Italy and Germany.    Lunchtimes have been themed with foods typical of these countries and during the week there have been quizzes on the school website, musical recitals in the quad and language class work.

Thursday was officially ‘European Day’ with all the children coming to school dressed in costumes.   Year 2 held a café for Nursery and Reception, there were pains au chocolat at breaktime, short plays in French, Spanish and Latin  and even games of boules in the school grounds.

Parents were also able to join in the fun, with a celebratory meal at The French Horn restaurant in Sonning where they enjoyed exquisite food and wines from France.

Jonathan Wansey, Headmaster, said:

“Last year we held a very successful French Week and this year we decided to extend this to include other important European countries to give a greater variety of activities and help our pupils learn about our neighbours!      It has been a wonderful way to inspire them in so many areas of learning – not just linguistics, but geography, art, drama, music, food technology and sport as well.    Many thanks to all the staff for their hard work during this very enjoyable and special week.”