Activity description
Expression contest on the theme of "the ideal school?
Slam is, according to John Naughton, a "democratizing tool and a poetic performance art" and a "link between writing and performance, encouraging poets to focus on what they say and how they say it". A slam is, historically, a poetry competition. It's poetry declaimed in public spaces (on the street, in a bar, etc.) or in a performance space (in a concert hall, theater, etc.), with or without musical accompaniment. Slam belongs to the genre of engaged poetry, whose codes it renews. The vocabulary is familiar, and the choice of words is at the service of rhythm. Wordplay and sound effects are frequent.
Student production
School?
Place of oppression or place of opinion?
Stifling or fulfilling?
I have mixed feelings...
Sometimes oppressed, sometimes valued.
Often fearful but happy.
I have friends and enemies,
I learn many things.
Too much or too little? I haven't decided.
I like my days, but I've picked up too much.
Too many insatiable courses, but maybe that's essential?
In short, I love you, dear high school, but sometimes I've had enough.
I'm embarrassed... because I won't be rid of it.
Sometimes I'm tired, annoyed, anxious.
But I know... I've dreamed of a bright future.
And thanks to you, I can see it.
Sometimes oppressed, sometimes valued.
Often fearful but happy.
I have friends and enemies,
I learn a lot.
Too much or too little? I haven't decided.
I like my days, but I've picked up too much.
Too many insatiable courses, but maybe that's essential?
In short, I love you, dear high school, but sometimes I've had enough.
I'm embarrassed... because I won't be rid of it.
Sometimes I'm tired, annoyed, anxious.
But I know... I've dreamed of a bright future.
And thanks to you, I can see it.
In my ideal dream school,
Where the teachers are cool, not at all banal,
Classes are exciting, never boring,
Homework doesn't exist,
Break times are lively and full of joy.
Teachers are guides,
They believe in us,
They help us grow and become exceptional,
In my ideal school, everyone finds their own path.
School or prison?
Nothing's going right these days.
Between classes and harassment,
We can't stand the pressure.
Accept us naturally,
So that we understand your teachings.
Teacher or pupil,
Both are linked.
Despite everything, friendships are made,
Between laughter, leisure, pleasure and empathy,
Strong bonds have been forged.
We thank our dear Mr Labouyrie (our PP).
Back to business
Freedom of expression
A moment of sharing
Expression of emotions and feelings: lack of self-confidence, low self-esteem, etc.
Highlighting sensitive issues: harassment, school pressure, etc.