VALENCE CELEBRATIONS SEP 2006
CLACTON PRINCES YOUTH THEATRE GROUP
Visit
to Tendring by Christian Renner
Saturday
18 February – 4 March 2006
Hello
my name is Christian Renner, I am from Biberach an der Riss in Germany which is
twinned with the Tendring District. I
am 17 years old and I want to tell you about my job experience in Clacton on Sea
I
attend the Wieland Gymnasium school in Biberach and am a pupil in the 11th year.
Last year, I was required to
organise a work experience placement which I chose to take place in England.
I wanted to experience working in England as job opportunities are
opening all over the world and English is spoken everywhere. First of all
I asked my mum if she could organise something for me as I know she has been
very active in our local twinning ‘Partnershaft’ organisation.
The
members of the Twinning Association Sharon Alexander, Alex Alexander and Bert
Foster organised two volunteer work placements and also organised a two week
stay with my very nice host family Derek and Ruth Land, and their son Daniel,
where I had my second home for 2 weeks. Thanks for letting me stay at your house
Ruth, Derek and Daniel!
Here
is a typical day:
07.00 Wake up and get the
typical English cooked breakfast (it was so delicious Derek thanks a lot!)
08.20 Picked up by Sharon who took me to work.
17.30
Taken home by Sharon; Spend evening with the host family
22.00
Going to bed
During the two weeks I had many exciting times including some special outings:
The first weekend was spent at the Harwich Centre with young people from local
schools, where I took part in a Film Workshop.
I then
visited the Tower of London and especially enjoyed going to the ‘Queen’
musical ‘We will Rock You’ thanks to Alex and Sharon.
I went to Colchester and had
a funny evening in a Club. I also visited the 6th form college in Colchester and
many other things!
For my
work experience I spent the first week working for the Tendring Furniture Scheme
which was very interesting because I got many experiences with different people.
.I think it`s a great idea to give furniture to poor people, it’s like a
company called ‘The foundet’ by
the German Catholic Church. I also
want to say thanks to Ian, Andy and the volunteers who created a really
interesting and exciting time for me!
My second week was spent working at Tendring Community Voluntary Services. It
was a real fun time to work with the TCVS people. Everyone there was so nice to me I couldn’t believe it!
All in all working in England is more fun than going to school in Germany !!
Thanks Bert - you`re a perfect organiser!
I think I have to end now because I can write over 100 more things about my trip
to England. I only want to say
thanks again to all the people who made my stay so enjoyable.
Christian
Renner
March 2006