Chavagnes on Vatican Radio, just in case you missed it

http://www.radiovaticana.org/en1/Articolo.asp?c=216419%20

Click on the link above to hear Mr McDermott, Head Boy Jose Senosiain, plus David and Max, interviewed by Vatican Radio.

Chavagnes - Sicily 2008 Choir Visit Photos

Follow the link below for photos of the Choir's Sicily Visit 2008.

I am loading up more as I receive them.
So keep looking over the next few days.

I will leave them online for a few weeks.
Best wishes,
Mr McDermott

(This photo shows us with the Trapani Match Race Sailing Club - we had a great time sailing in the sea off the Sicilian coast.)

http://picasaweb.google.com/ferdimcdermott/ChavagnesTrapaniSicilia2008

Chavagnes on Vatican Radio

Just in case you missed it last month:
Chavagnes on Vatican Radio

Info for Sicily

Please remember to limit baggage to a suitcase of 50cm high and 25-30 cm wide. This will be carried on the plane and not checked in. If your sleeping bah does not fit, don;t bring it with you.

Please also remember that the uniform is navy blue bermuda shorts (2 pairs) and white polo shirt (4 would be sufficient.) 4 changes of underwear and socks, plus the ones you are wearing, will be enough. We can wash clothes in Trapani.

Please make sure you are at the airport in Stansted in plenty of time. (See the details in the email attachement already sent.)

Any questions, please call Mr McDermott

Chavagnes on Vatican Radio

We have just been on Vatican Radio:

http://www.radiovaticana.org/en1/Articolo.asp?c=216419

Minutes of EGM held on 19th March

In French, I'm afraid.

The Minutes:
www.catholic-education.net/EGM_MARCH_2008.htm

New statutes: http://www.chavagnes.org/about_french/statuts.shtml

Reminder - Chartres

We will be contacting parents very soon regarding the Chartres pilgrimage. (10-12 May, 2008).

Some images from my visit to Trapani

The view from the Trapani-Erice cable car;
The beautiful Sicilian coastline; Yours tuly with the Bishop of Trapani.

Successful planning visit to Sicily

I've just a great week in Sicily, making plans for your choir visit in July.

Everyone was very hospitable. I met with the bishop, the mayor and a whole host of other important people who will do their best to make sure we have a wonderful visit this summer.

Here's an outline of the programme so far. There will be a few minor modifications, but this it is how it is looking at present.

Monday 14th July: boys living in France take flight to Stansted and stay the night nearby.
Tuesday: We all fly to Palermo from Stansted. Reception in the evening with some Italian families. Explore the town of Trapani a little. Settle in at the Seminary, where we will be staying.
Wednesday: Visit to Segesta. Dinner with host families.
Thursday: Sightseeing in Trapani; afternoon on the beach. Evening: Concert in a historic church in Trapani. Dinner with host families.
Friday: Morning, reception at Bishop's summer residence, with Italian scouts. Exploration of local countryside with scouts, camp, etc ... Night away from Seminary, camping with scouts.
Saturday: More exploring with the scouts; trek up to mountain to ERICE. Evening; dinner at Erice and concert in a historic church. Come down the mountain in cable car. Back to Seminary at end of evening.
Sunday: Day of sailing on the sea; visit to the Egadi Islands. Evening : dinner and then sing at late evening Mass at San Vito Lo Campo.
Monday: Free time in Trapani, visit to beach. Rest ...
Tuesday: Return to Stansted
Wednesday 23rd: French boys and teachers return to Nantes.

Chavagnes slideshow

Choir Tour to Sicily

Please feel free to submit comments and suggestions re the forthcoming choir tour to Sicily (14-23 rd July for French boys; 15-22nd July for UK boys). I will try and post some information about Trapani (the town that is hosting us) and the surrounding area.