Welcome to The Old School

In an ever changing world, I am pleased to announce that throughout these challenging times, we have found positive solutions and some benefits. It is particularly pleasing that The Old School maintained a full curriculum, for all age groups throughout the previous confinement period and will do so again, this time round.

Students and teachers became proficient and professional with the new use of technology to address the academic requirements and needs of the learners. On-screen learning has now become embedded in our daily practice. Many students are now joining physical daily classes in a remote way, enabling safe high-quality education, whilst maintaining our small class sizes and individual support.

The Old School has consistently maintained its high standards since 2010. GCSE and A level results have been in line with our previous excellent academic performance. This was further reflected in some outstanding grades in the autumn 2020 exam series. We are now engaged in the May June 2021 exam series, which will operate without physical exams and will be replaced with baskets of learning for all subjects and candidates, moderation of grades and additional controlled assessments. A very similar process to the one that took place in May June 2020.

The school has continued to build on positive community action with weekly Wordy Wednesday and Ecole Anglaise English literacy programmes available for children at St Colomb de Lauzun and Allemans Du Dropt. The school expansion, which now includes premises in Monbahus, enables us to offer a more diverse and wider curriculum.

2020/21 has seen the growth of new adult education opportunities in the areas of French language and literature studies, Art and Design, Fashion and Garment Construction and French Cultural History.

Towards the end of 2020 we were fortunate to be able to complete the procurement programme for our practical science lab, which has further enhanced the opportunities for our students to explore real time experiments. We have been encouraging catering and cooking projects which help us to work towards the introduction of Domestic Science as a GCSE. Business English for French professionals will be developed through our partnerships with local French businesses and career development specialists.

The Old School continues to build on its successes. Staff, students and all involved maintain a positive supportive approach to enabling our school families to thrive and enjoy their life in France.

Happy Easter to you all!