Collège Le Ferronay

Festival “Cinema and Migrations”

Marine ROUSSEL — 2026-06-14T11:28:11Z

On May 18th, 2026, we participated in the festival “Cinema and Migrations” at Cherbourg University Institute of Technology. The event was organised by the organisation “France Terre d'Asile” and it deals with “children in exile, today's refugees, tomorrow's citizens”.

France Terre d'Asile

France Terre d'Asile is an organisation which supports refugees. Their employees and volunteers are helpful to migrants. For example, they provide them with clothes, food, water, accommodation, administrative assistance, etc. They also check their health and help to enrol the children to school. They make sure migrants' lives are safe. Thanks to them, the refugees can live properly. All they wish is to have a stable life.

By Juliette, Paola, Lloyd and Axel

J'ai marché jusqu'à vous by Rachid Oujdi

We watched a documentary about teenage migrants. They emigrated to France because in their home countries, they had many problems and they left their families behind. It's hard to emigrate when you are young. For example, we realise there is not enough accommodation in Marseille. In the film, we can see young migrants living on the streets. Some children are being helped by assistants. Some teenagers find accommodation and attend school.

By Jade, Julien and Keynan

A testimony from a happy migrant

We met Hassan who is 23 years old. He has been in France for seven years. He came from Pakistan. He lives in Cherbourg. He is a head waiter in a traditional restaurant at Cherbourg. He has chosen to live in France because he likes the Eiffel Tower, but he has never visited it. He lives on his own because his family still lives in Pakistan. His journey from Pakistan to France was not so difficult. It took him about four months to travel and settle.

By Mila, Sohane, Evann, Matis and Paul

Our experience of the festival as young citizens

Our participation in the festival “Cinema and migrations” has enriched our experience because we realise the children have crossed the sea by boat and have walked for a long time before arriving in Europe. These children have left their countries for a better and safer life. We know that their journey was very hard. Some children even live on the streets. It is even more dangerous for girls because of the danger of prostitution. We feel lucky to live in France.

By Ninon, Marin and Lorenzo

In English class, we have read the picture-book… Adnan, The Boy Who Helped his Mummy Remember by Mark Arrigo and Steven Chatterton

It tells the story of a boy who wants his mummy to remember. Mother and son left their home country, Syria, because of the war. Their house was bombed. Adnan's father and sister died. In England, Adnan plans to save his mother suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. Adnan succeeds, thanks to his creativity. Finally, Adnan and his mummy lead a happy life in their new home country.

By Timéo, Elouan, Anaïs, Ethan and Yaelle

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 :

Our mobility to Daun

Marine ROUSSEL — 2026-04-18T19:37:15Z

From March 2nd to March 7th, we went to Germany as part of the Erasmus programme. With our partners attending Klasse 7 at Geschwister-Scholl-Gymnasium, we are studying sustainable development.

On Monday, March 2nd, we travelled by bus and by train from Cherbourg to Wittlich. Léo said, “The journey was very long but it was joyful. I was eager to meet my pen pal.”

On Tuesday, March 3rd, we had a rally to visit Geschwister-Scholl-Gymnasium. Our partners' school is big and modern. Lola was impressed, “There is a room where students can dance.” We did several activities in the school like comparing the weather in Normandy and in Germany. We also danced a German dance, the Madison and the macarena.

In the afternoon, we visited a goat farm at Gillenfeld. We made goat cheese and tasted it. Roxane explained enthusiastically, “The walk with the goats was my favourite moment.”

On Wednesday, March 4th, we studied and tasted a healthy breakfast at school. Then, we went to the Junior Uni where we did several workshops about sustainability, renewable energies and wild herbs. As Victor explained, “We have learned how to better act to preserve the planet.” As for Kaïs, he remembers the bread and the nettle tea they made.

Then, we enjoyed a hike in the Vulkaneifel park.

On Thursday, March 5th, we attended different classes at Geschwister-Scholl-Gymnasium like French, English, art and physical education. Kaïs said, “I have very fond memories of climbing. It was very though.” We appreciated the teachers' kindness. We were surprised by the school routine. Indeed, students finish school at around 1 p.m., which means they are free in the afternoon.

On Friday, March 6th, we went to Cologne. First, we visited the chocolate museum, and we discovered how chocolate was made.

Then, we walked in the city centre and we visited the cathedral. Noé was amazed by the cathedral. Auréline admired the stained-glass windows.

Back to Daun, we attended an Erasmus ceremony : we got a diploma. Then, we enjoyed a farewell party.

On Saturday, March 7th, we came back to Cherbourg with so many beautiful memories.
We are now looking forward to hosting our partners from May 18th to May 23rd.

Our mobility to Amberg

Marine ROUSSEL — 2026-04-17T12:22:57Z

From March 2nd to March 7th, we went to Germany as part of the Erasmus programme. With our partners attending Klasse 8 at Gregor-Mendel-Gymnasium, we are studying the culture of remembrance.

On Monday, March 2nd, we travelled by bus and by train from Cherbourg to Amberg. A long but exciting journey ! Axelle said, “I am very happy to go to Germany. The trip will enable me to discover beautiful new landscapes. And I can't wait to meet my partner in person.”

On Tuesday, March 3rd, we visited Gregor-Mendel-Gymnasium, and we did several activities in the school. The school is quite big. There are 650 pupils from 10 to 18 years old. The school days are shorter than in France. In the morning, a few older students made presentations to introduce the topic « the duty to remember », so we could better understand our upcoming visits. In the afternoon, we did an inspiring artistic workshop. With our partners, we had to make a collage about French German shared memory.

On Wednesday, March 4th, we first visited Mödlareuth, also known as « Little Berlin ». The village is situated partly in Bavaria and partly in Thuringia. Between 1949 and 1990, the village was divided by the wall separating East Germany from West Germany. The guide was inspiring. We learned about the Cold War, and we discovered how some inhabitants escaped East Germany or tried to escape.

In the afternoon, we visited the Margrave opera house in Bayreuth. The Baroque opera house has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012. It was inspired by French Louis XIV style. The architecture is nice. We admired the trompe-l'œil ceiling and the wooden decorations. We sat on the stage and in the stalls. Prune loved visiting the opera house : “It was magnificent !”.

On Thursday, March 5th, we went to Nuremberg by train. We first discovered the castle, especially the well and the tower overlooking the medieval city. As Basile said, “We went all the way up the tower, and we saw the beauty of Nuremberg city”.
Then, we enjoyed a guided visit of the Memorium Nuremberg Trials. The guide was passionate about international right, and she made us understand how important the Nuremberg Trials were in history. We had the opportunity to sit in the historic Courtroom 600 of Nuremberg Palace of Justice. Between November 20, 1945, and October 1, 1946, the leaders of the Nazi regime had to answer for their crimes before the International Military Tribunal. The guide also made us understand how important it was to defend human rights.

In the afternoon, we enjoyed a guided visit of the Nazi Party rally grounds. We walked with the guide and discovered the « Reichsparteitagsgelände » (the Reich Party Congress Grounds). We discussed about propaganda which consists in manipulation through emotion. We learned about the Nazi Party congresses which would meet there every year in September from 1933 to 1938. We commented Albert Speer's austere and masterful architecture which was inspired by ancient monuments. We discussed about the future of such a monument. How about destroying the place ? Could it be a memorial not to forget the past and not to repeat past mistakes ? The city of Nuremberg decided to give this place a new purpose to demystify it.

On Friday, March 6th, we visited Hersbruck. First, we met the Mayor of Hersbruck and the deputy-Mayor in charge of the culture of remembrance. Delphine remembers the interview with the deputy Mayor : “It was super interesting. It enabled us to ask questions in English, so we enriched our language skills.” Some students attending Paul-Pfinzing-Gymnasium guided us in the medieval town. They made some research and commented different places in French. We were invited in the school. We also discovered the place where the concentration camp was.

In the afternoon, we had free time with our partners. Most of us met up at the swimming-pool. Axelle and Camille went to the theatre to see their partners acting in a play. Timéo and Indy practised karting with their partners. Lenny was lucky to attend a football match involving the famous team FC Bayern München with Lennard's family.

On Saturday, March 7th, we came back to Cherbourg with so many beautiful memories.

We are now looking forward to hosting our partners from June 8th to June 13th.

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

Marché de fin d'année

2025-11-05T08:19:19Z

Nous vous invitons au marché de fin d'année, le 5 décembre 2025 entre 16h30 et 19h.

- Actualités du collège

Elections Délégués

julien.herbert@ac-normandie.fr — 2025-11-04T08:09:13Z

Les élèves de sixième, en partenariat avec la maison Olympe de Gouges, les professeurs principaux et la CPE (Mme Bertin), ont voté comme de véritables électeurs inscrits sur les listes électorales, en utilisant une carte, un isoloir et une urne.

C'est un premier pas vers la découverte des pratiques démocratiques.

Les élèves élus participeront à des formations tout au long de l'année afin de comprendre le rôle et la notion d'engagement au service des autres.

Le cross dans la presse

julien.herbert@ac-normandie.fr — 2025-11-04T07:12:19Z

On parle de ce bon moment dans la presse

Dans le Journal

julien.herbert@ac-normandie.fr — 2025-11-04T07:10:00Z

Retour sur la remise de livre au niveau sixième, par M LEJEUNE, conseiller départemental.

Collège Le Ferronay

Festival “Cinema and Migrations”

France Terre d'Asile

J'ai marché jusqu'à vous by Rachid Oujdi

A testimony from a happy migrant

Our experience of the festival as young citizens

In English class, we have read the picture-book… Adnan, The Boy Who Helped his Mummy Remember by Mark Arrigo and Steven Chatterton