Back-to-School Newsletter 2026-2027: Tales Take Center Stage

Tales, picnic, class photos, Kids Club, courthouse visit, taste week, Tea Party, Halloween, and charity cross-country: the highlights of the first term 2026-2027 at Val Saint André School.
Story time in preschool at Val Saint André School

🍂 A new school year and wonderful projects ahead!

This year, tales take center stage! ✨

The new school year is here! After a few weeks, we’ll be back into the swing of things, reunited with friends, and settled into a new classroom together for a school year full of emotions, events, and learning.

Throughout the year, young and old alike will set off to discover the world of tales and stories. Princesses, dragons, heroes, and extraordinary characters will accompany our students on many adventures.

We will also have the pleasure of welcoming our favorite storytellers for special sessions, bringing stories to life in new ways. 📚✨

Autumn promises to be full of discoveries and beautiful moments shared with respect and togetherness.

🧺 An outdoor moment! 🌳

Sunny days are the perfect opportunity to enjoy a friendly outdoor get-together! 🌞

Children will have the pleasure of going on a picnic outing, a wonderful opportunity to share a meal together and get to know one another.

A lovely day to discover, share, and create wonderful memories together! 💛

📸 Class photos

Time to strike a pose!

The traditional class photos will take place on September 17 and 18. A wonderful opportunity to keep a memory of this school year.

🎈 Kids’ Club

Kids’ Club, held on Wednesdays and/or during school holidays, is also one of this year’s regular events! Sign up quickly.

On the program: English, cooking, and sports, discoveries, and above all plenty of fun with friends! Kids’ Club means learning and having fun too! 🎉 Discover Kids Club

⚖️ An educational field trip to the Aix-en-Provence courthouse

As part of their civic education program, middle school students will have the opportunity to discover how the justice system works during an educational field trip to the Aix-en-Provence courthouse.

Students will be able to attend hearings and see firsthand the various stages of a legal proceeding.

🍎 Taste Week — October

In October, it’s all about discovering flavors from around the world.

Students will be invited to discover new dishes and explore the diversity of flavors. A week dedicated to creativity and good food.

☕🍪 Tea Party — October

To mark the Cambridge certificate awards, we invite you to a Tea Party to spend time together and learn more about the renowned university’s exams.

More and more of you are joining the school’s bilingual program, WELL DONE!!!

🎃 Halloween comes to school! 👻

Little monsters, witches, ghosts, and other mysterious creatures are invited to celebrate Halloween at school! 🕷️🕸️

For the occasion, students will enjoy a festive, friendly moment filled with good spirits and laughter… just the right amount! 🎃

On the program: costumes, creative activities, and a snack to share in the magic of Halloween together.

🧙‍♀️ So get your costumes ready! Children are invited to come dressed up for this special day. We can’t wait to see our little wizards and witches for a day full of surprises and magic! ✨

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Cross-Country — November

In November, students will lace up their sneakers to take part in the cross-country race at Parc de la Torse for the older students.

As every year, this sporting event will also have a charitable dimension, as it will be organized in support of Phocéo, Marseille hospitals.

An opportunity to push oneself, cheer on classmates, and run together for a great cause. We’re counting on everyone’s participation to make this generous and charitable sporting event a great success.

🗓️ Save the date

  • 📸 Class photos
  • 🎉 Kids Club on Wednesdays and/or during school holidays
  • 🍎 Taste week
  • 🫖 Tea Party
  • 🎃👻 Halloween
  • 🏃‍♀️ Cross-country

Other events and various outings will be added throughout the first term.

Thank you to all the families for your participation and support for the school’s various projects. A dynamic start to the year and, above all, wonderful moments await you.

Wishing everyone a wonderful school year!

Entrance of Val Saint André School in Aix-en-Provence, students and parents at the start of the school year

Open House

Wednesday 18 November 2026, 10 am – 2 pm

Come and discover the school, meet the teaching team and visit our classrooms, from preschool to high school.