Bonjour à tous!
On Tuesday March 6th, four students from BCD participated in a foreign language poetry recital, along with more than 50 students from schools all over Berkshire County.
Three eighth graders and one seventh grader committed to memorizing a poem in French, and then recited the poem in front of their peers, teachers, and two judges.
There were students from four world language disciplines represented yesterday; French, Spanish, Chinese, and Latin, from beginner level to native-speaker level.
Some of the poems that our students memorized include; ‘Composition Francaise’ recited by Jack B., and ‘Le Bouquet’ recited by Anje C., both by Jacques Prévent, ‘En Arles’ by Paul-Jen Toulot and recited by Sean S., and ‘J’ai Fait Un Bouquet’ by Gilles Vigneault, recited by Halle D.
Students were judged on several criteria including memorization, pronounciation and intonation.
Anje C. took home 1st prize in his level, for a flawless recital of his chosen poem, ‘Le Bouquet.’
I am very proud of the initiative and dedication that all four students they showed in memorizing and reciting their chosen poems!
The poetry assembly was organized and sponsored by B.O.L.T, the Berkshire Organization of Language Teachers, a local organization which “provides a community and quality professional development for world language educators since 1982.”
I am looking forward to another strong BCD performance in 2020, as the competition is held every two years.
Best,
Madame Daire