Collège Le Ferronay

Concours d'éloquence en langue anglaise

Administrateur — 2026-04-28T19:54:58Z

La ville de Cherbourg-en-Cotentin a organisé, pour la troisième fois, un concours d'éloquence en langue anglaise anglais. Ce concours est ouvert aux collégiens de quatrième et de troisième et aux lycéens de Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

Le mercredi 28 mai 2025, deux élèves du collège ont participé à la finale dans le grans salon de la mairie déléguée de Cherbourg-Octeville. Omar et Lamar ont déclamé un discours pour promouvoir la ville de Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

Nous vous invitons à visionner la prestation de ces deux élèves :

Congratulations to Lamar and Omar for their inspiring speeches !

Let's celebrate the European week at the canteen !

Marine ROUSSEL — 2026-04-20T19:19:54Z

We are third-year students attending the option European Cultures and Languages. We have recently collaborated with Mr Benchiha, the chef of the central kitchen to create European menus for the Week of Languages.

On Monday, there was the Danish meal. Students ate much fish, for example the smorrebrod and the friskadeller. On Tuesday, a Slovenian meal was served. It was one of the most original meals of the week. For instance, the soup was savoury and substantial. Students ate poultry for the main course and they discovered potica for the dessert. On Thursday, there was a Cypriot meal, inspired from Greek and Turkish cuisines. Everyone enjoyed the gyros (kebab) and the kourambiedes which is an almond cake. To finish, the Italian meal on Friday was a success. Most students enjoyed the brushetta, pasta carbonara and tiramisu.

Thanks to this project, we discovered European culinary traditions. After selecting four European countries, we carried out some research to suggest seasonal recipes to the chef. Once Mr Benchiha had chosen the dishes, we created a slideshow which we presented to the classes. We were glad to see how enthusiastic our schoolmates were. We also had the opportunity to help out in the canteen. We have a better understanding of the role of the canteen staff.

Here is the slideshow about the European menus :

The Freedom Prize Voting Event

Marine ROUSSEL — 2026-04-16T09:00:30Z

BEFORE THE VOTING EVENT

Since the beginning of the year, we have worked on a project named « Freedom Prize ». This is a prize which awards a defender of the human rights in the world. To participate in the event, we proposed some organisations or persons who fight for freedom in an exemplar manner, by filling a form on the Internet.

THE VOTING EVENT

On April 9th, we went at the University Institute of Technology and we voted for one of the three nominees : the NGO China Labor Watch, the activist Matiullah Wesa and the indigenous defender Nemonte Nenquimo. Everyone chose a fight that they find the most important.

Students attend the Freedom Prize voting event at Cherbourg University Institute of Technology

After the vote, we listened to the great witness : a person invited by the organisation committee. Kam is an artist who defends humans rights with her drawings. She has written two graphic novels : first Lucha in 2021 and secondly Les Enfants du Pays in September 2025.

Then, there was a debate between Kam and Anne Lejeune, Head of Educational Projects at Cartooning for Peace. We could ask questions to them both and it was very interesting.

Kam, a cartoonist, member of the organisation « Cartooning for Peace »

Annick Kamgang (a.k.a. Kam) draws a cartoon

AFTER THE VOTING EVENT

On June 4th, we are going to the Freedom Prize ceremony : the winner will be awarded the Freedom Prize. It will take place at Caen Zenith and we are invited. It will be, for sure, an incredible event and we are very happy to attend it.

Please, read these infographics to learn more about Kam, the NGO China Labor Watch, Matiullah Wesa and Nemonte Nenquimo.

Kam, a cartoonist, member of the organisation « Cartooning for Peace »

by Neyayesh, Yolann, Nicolas, Julie and Charly

China Labor Watch, a Freedom Prize nominee

by Jules, Anaïs, Lucas, Louna and Mayline

Matiullah Wesa, a Freedom Prize nominee

by Axel, Inaya, Pierre and Martin

Nemonte Nenquimo, a Freedom Prize nominee

by Lili-Anaïs, Joseph, Robin and Capucine

Concours d'éloquence en langue anglaise

Marine ROUSSEL — 2024-06-02T17:59:59Z

La ville de Cherbourg-en-Cotentin a organisé, pour la seconde fois, un concours d'éloquence en anglais. Ce concours est ouvert aux collégiens de quatrième et de troisième et aux lycéens de Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

La thématique retenue cette année fut la citoyenneté européenne, la place de l'Union Européenne dans la vie quotidienne, l'enjeu des élections au Parlement européen qui auront lieu du 6 au 9 juin 2024. Le jury attend des candidats un exposé sur un sujet concret, réel et d'actualité.

Deux élèves du collège ont participé à la finale le mercredi 29 mai 2024 dans le grand salon de la mairie déléguée de Cherbourg-Octeville. Ilan, élève de Troisième, a mis en avant le droit à l'éducation et les inégalités au sein de l'Union Européenne. Omar, élève de Quatrième, a prôné la tolérance à l'égard des migrants.

Well done to Ilan and Omar for their inspiring speeches !

Nous vous invitons à visionner la prestation d'Omar qui est arrivé sur la seconde place du podium.

Il est également possible de lire son discours « To be or not to be a European citizen ».

Et pour finir, Omar recommande à ses camarades de participer au concours d'éloquence l'année prochaine : "You should participate in the eloquence contest. It is a good way to improve your English".

Enjoy !

Marine Roussel,
Professeur d'anglais