From February 13th to the 25th Harkins Middle School hosted 9 French students and their teacher, from Bordeaux, France.  While visiting, our friends took in many events unique to our area and climate, including sliding, curling, skiing, snowshoeing, sleigh riding, canoeing, and geocaching.  Along with their host families, they were invited as special guest at our District 16 CUTE Awards.  Students also toured the JMH Media Center, created personal photostories, participated in a Survivor Night at the school and even experienced their first ‘Snow Day” on February 15th.  Even after only 2 weeks, it was a sad farewell at the train station Friday morning, when our friends began their journey back to Bordeaux.  Friendships forged through this exchange will last a lifetime and Harkins students cannot wait to begin planning their trip to France!  See the corresponding photogallery: http://hms.nbed.nb.ca/gallery/france-visits-canada-hms