Arden welcomes German students
Arden is delighted to welcome the latest group of German students from Albert Einstein Schule who are taking part in the annual Year 9 exchange programme. The two schools have been associated for over fifteen years and recognise the many benefits of such an experience both to the students involved and their communities.
In January, Arden students were warmly welcomed by their host families and the local community when they visited Schwalbach-am-Taunus near Frankfurt. They experienced lessons at the school, visits to Frankfurt, a printing museum in Mainz and were fortunate to go to Schloss Freundenberg which is a 'sense' museum.
Our visiting German students have a busy schedule, the highlight of which is meeting the Mayor of Solihull - Councillor Joe Tildesley in his office. They have also enjoyed many cultural experiences including visits to The Black Country Museum, Warwick Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon. Indeed it is this immersion into different cultures that underpins the ethos of the programme for both sets of students, along with practicing and improving vital linguistic skills.
Arden's links to the school reflect those of Solihull which has been officially linked to Main-Taunus-Kreis since March 1992, although the twinning committee had been operating since 1984. Both associations seek to cultivate relationships, promoting cultural knowledge and awareness.
Mr Murphy, Arden Executive Principal commented 'one of Arden's stated aims is to teach our students about community spirit and our place in the global world. This exchange programme is an excellent opportunity for our students to experience this and in doing so become successful citizens of the future'.
Our Year 9 students with their German exchange partners
