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German Exchange

German Exchange Programme

T he first exchange to Germany since the pandemic took place this academic year. After six exchanges with our former partner-school in Hamburg, 2022 saw the first exchange with our new partners at the Gymnasium Walsrode, a grammar school located in northern Germany between Hanover and Bremen. Fifteen boys from MTS in the Divisions and Fifth Form, along with five girls from St Helen’s, were matched with a young German and hosted them for a week

were very generous and took our group to the markets in Bremen and Hanover, ice hockey matches, snowboarding in the Harz mountains, and stadium concerts! Aside from a few days attending lessons in school, we also had the opportunity to visit the gorgeous city of Hamburg. Next year’s exchange is already full, and the German Department hopes that younger students will consider taking part when it is their turn. Mr M. W. Pacey

in September. The Germans had the chance to experience a few days in our School and do the tourist trail in London. They were particularly impressed by how expansive the grounds are at MTS and enjoyed the opportunities these provide when it comes to sport. Just before Christmas, we completed the reciprocal part of the exchange. December was the perfect time of year to visit; the German Christmas markets were in full swing. The German students

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