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On Tuesday 26th September, Papplewick boys were treated to varied workshops hosted by native parents from Spain Austria Ukraine and Russia in celebration of European Day of Languages. Boys, parents and staff dressed up for the occasion with boys earning prizes for their effort and involvement. In their Spanish workshop the boys were taught the different sound patterns based on the various regions of Spain.
In the Austrian workshop they explored the importance of music especially composers such as Mozart and Strauss and also looked at the geography of Austria - being landlocked and surrounded by 8 countries.
In the Ukrainian workshop they were introduced to the 36 letters of the alphabet as well as the national dress called 'vyshyvanka' which is cross-stitched. Each ornament on the costumes refers to a code- flowers meaning love, trees meaning family and posterity. Also costumes differed depending on which region one lived in - i.e. inland or coastal.
In the Russian workshop the boys were shown the landscape of the country, the wildlife and villages. extensively covering life and activities such as fishing normally in the winter. The boys were also introduced to the famous Kalinka dance.
Food tasting was the major feature of the day with some Kavas (Russian cola) and some dry biscuits called Sushka plus Kaiserschmarrn, whilst the staff enjoyed Apfelstrudel !
ABOUT PAPPLEWICK
Papplewick is a day, weekly, and full boarding preparatory school for around 210 boys between the ages of 6 and 13. Situated in 15 acres of land opposite Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, Papplewick has an excellent record for academic achievement and feeds many of the UK’s top independent senior schools including Eton, Harrow, Winchester, Wellington, Stowe and Bradfield.
Papplewick retains its excellent scholarship record to top UK Public School - in 2023 alone gaining 16 scholarships including 5 King's Scholarships - 4 to Eton College and 1 to Westminster School. Through its strong commitment to sports, the school also builds skills of teamwork, sportsmanship and responsibility.
As well as academic, sporting and cultural excellence, Papplewick aims to provide boys with the confidence and security they need to fulfil their potential, and the school strives to promote enthusiasm for life contribution to the community and kindness to others amongst all its pupils.
A report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on Educational Quality (2022) remarks 'pupils have excellent social awareness and collaboration skills.' 'Relationships between pupils of different ages are extremely good, they treat each other with kindness within a community that is calm and inclusive.'
Papplewick operates three daily return services from London, from Chiswick and Brook Green, Hammersmith and Ashburn Place, SW7. It also offers a daily run to and from Maidenhead.
