Bei prächtigem Herbstwetter fand am Freitag (28. 9. 2018) der Kennenlerntag der 1 AK in Kirchschlag statt. Die Schüler und Schülerinnen bewiesen nicht nur Geschicklichkeit, sondern auch Teamfähigkeit und Durchhaltevermögen.

 

Gleich in den frühen Morgenstunden zeigten sie bei der Wanderung von der Glasau über Davidschlag nach Kirchschlag sportlichen Einsatz. Danach standen unter anderem fast schon akrobatische Übungen auf der Slackline am Programm. Doch am schwierigsten war es sicher einem Mitschüler mit verbundenen Augen durch den Hindernisparcour zu folgen. Alle haben wirklich viel Einsatz und Humor gezeigt und sich das anschließende Burger-Essen redlich verdient.

 

 

  

The telephone is ringing. “Hey there, Pius speaking!”
Fortunately, I only have to answer internal calls and don’t have to test my English skills with important clients of SRi Executive, which is the company I am working at for two weeks.

SRi is a globally acting sports recruitment office and its headquarters is located right in the city centre of London next to Victoria Station and near Buckingham Palace. SRi is searching for managers on junior and senior level for their customers who are active in sports. Among their clients are famous companies such as Chelsea FC, FC Barcelona, Adidas, the UFC, the WWE, the NBA and Red Bull, to name just a few of them. That really impressed me!

SRi is a very young, dynamic and cool company, so it’s no surprise I am feeling in good hands here. My tasks cover a wide range of things, such as helping my supervisor with general administration work, as well as lighten the marketing department’s workload, by creating social media posts, presentations and the weekly newsletter. I even had the opportunity to learn how to build a microsite on their website which - like the other tasks I mentioned- has the purpose of connecting potential candidates to their customers even faster.

Luckily, we also have some free time here. This allowed me to explore some beautiful places and getting a feel for London. When going out on the weekend to have fun in the pubs of Camden Town you will also meet many friendly people to chat with. I am very thankful to be able to gain these experiences and glad that people at our school are making this possible.

Pius Ditachmair, 5AK

As I have already been to London twice I did not hesitate to apply for Erasmus+ when I got the opportunity. Since London is one of my favourite cities of all time I was really excited to gain work experience here. Although you have to get used to the people who are always in a hurry and also the enormous traffic in the mornings it has been wonderful here and there are friendly people everywhere.

 

I work at an English Language school called TELC UK, it is situated in Wood Green in the north of London. While I was really excited to use the tube to get to work like everyone else, I unfortunately have to take the bus.  I usually start at 9 am but most of the time my working hours are flexible. Sometimes I start at 10 am, sometimes at 9:30 am and leave at 4 pm or 4:30 pm. Being an intern in an English language school, I mainly update their social media sites. I also register new students and answer phone calls. On some days I am able to participate in English Conversation classes which remind me of EKON in our school. During the last few days I have done some research on other social media sites to find out which one could be helpful for TELC UK.

 

After work is the best time to explore London. So we meet in the city center and go sightseeing and of course we have to do some shopping as well. For shopping, Oxford street is the best choice and if you are interested in vintage Camden Market is full of vintage clothes, cameras and so much more. On the weekend we all got together and had a drink in a pub.

 

All in all this has been a great experience and I will always remember the memories I have made here. (Although the weather has been crazy.)

Elisabeth Tien, 5BK