Our visit to Amay -Liege (Bourtsoukli foreign language school)

Our visit to Amay -Liege was a thrilling experience.The places and sights we saw were breathtaking and the people we met were warm,kind-hearted and very friendly.The COF was an utterly new concept for us since it does not offer the same services in our country.By observing courses and talking with the students we understood straightaway the major impact COF has on their lives.

We stayed in Liege and we had the time to visit sights and walk around the city.Every corner of the city was clean,picturesque and there were everywhere trees ,parks and flowers.

We visited the COF for two days.The first day we got the chance to get introduced to all the teachers and students.Our students loved the multicultural atmosphere and met many lovely people from all around the world.The questions the students had prepared were amusing and we were really touched.

On the same day the COF had prepared a wonderful surprise...a river boat cruise!!! with a boat that the students had built.The weather was sunny and warm and the river cruise was magical.We saw beautiful landscapes,took photos and our students had the chance to stir the boat themselves.

On the second day we attended classes and learnt the various techniques the teachers use.All of the techniques were meaningful ,yet entertaining and stimulating.The bond of the teacher with the students was obvious and strong.During the workshops we participated in various activities and exchanged common everyday language with the other schools.Our students loved it.Later that day we had a tour around the premises and then we attended a very creative and moving ceremony.The COF invited us to plant an apple tree at their back yard as a symbol of friendship and co-operation.All schools representatives were given a beautiful flower shaped award.Our workshop team organised a surprise flash mob which the whole school joined.We danced and laughed all together and it was the best way to say goodbye.

It was a memorable trip that both our teachers and students appreciated and enjoyed.We would like to thank COF deeply for their warm welcome and everything they offered!