Two teachers from the northern French town of Masnières, a place with historical significance to Guernsey, are visiting the island for a visit before the student exchange begins later this year.
The teachers; Agnes Lecas from Hostetter Primary School and Christelle Guedin from Jacques Prevert Secondary School, have previously visited and contributed to strengthening the relationship between Guernsey and Masnières, and are on the island this week.
An RGLI Trust spokesperson said the exchange program started with Blanchelande College in 2021 and has since expanded to include St Sampson’s High School.
“The two teachers have a full week scheduled during their visit, including meeting counterparts and visiting Guernsey schools, viewing part of a States Meeting in session, when they will meet with the Bailiff, and meeting with friends they have made from previous exchanges and commemorative visits.
“The purpose of the RGLI Trust is to commemorate the bravery and valour of those Guernseymen who fought and gave their lives or were wounded in Masnières during the Battle of Rue Verte in 1917 through education opportunities. It is also to sustain strong and close ties between the people of Guernsey and Masnières through our children and young people forming bonds of friendship and a shared history. This is achieved through a student exchange.”
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