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Student voice at centre of Minister's visit
28 September 2026
Students welcomed Claude Meisch, Minister of Education, Children and Youth, on Friday, 25 September, for a wide-ranging conversation about education, technology, multilingualism and inclusion.
The Minister spent the afternoon meeting students and school leaders, discovering St George’s through the experiences and perspectives of its young people.
Secondary students discussed leadership, digital technologies, belonging and volunteering, as well as the opportunities they have to participate in school life and help shape their community, particularly through Student Parliament. Primary students were keen to share their favourite aspects of school, why they joined School Council, and explain why having a voice in their education matters.
The visit reflected an important principle at St George’s: students should have opportunities to engage directly with the people whose decisions help shape their future. Students spoke with confidence and purpose, asking questions, sharing their experiences and demonstrating that young people can make a thoughtful contribution to important conversations.
Learning, languages and life in Luxembourg
Mr Meisch was welcomed in Luxembourgish by students and the school’s Luxembourgish teacher, Isabelle Frisch-Koopmans. He then met Chair of the Board of Governors Christophe Jacamon, Vice-Chair Mia Aouadi, Principal Zeba Clarke, Secondary Headteacher Claire Simmonds and Primary Headteacher Melanie Fidge.
The Luxembourgish welcome reflected the school’s commitment to helping students connect with the country in which they live and learn. French is taught in Primary from Nursery, Luxembourgish is taught in Years 3 to 6 and German forms part of the Secondary language programme. St George’s has also expanded its Luxembourgish provision to students in Years 12 and 13.
Students in Primary and Secondary spoke with Mr Meisch about the languages they use at home and the variety of languages they hear in the corridors and school grounds. They elaborated on the cultural diversity at school and how this diversity is respected and celebrated. When asked to describe St George’s in one word, Primary student George said “belonging”, something that sums up what the school wants every student, staff member and family to feel.
A thoughtful approach to technology
Secondary students discussed the responsible use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, and how they use these tools to enhance their learning rather than replace independent thought, creativity or academic effort.
They spoke about the school’s AI Working Committee, which brings together teachers, IT staff and students to consider the opportunities and challenges presented by AI and help shape the school’s approach to its responsible use.
The conversation about technology continued with Secondary Deputy Headteacher (Personal Development) Gareth Evans, who presented the school’s ongoing work with parents, students and staff around smartphones and social media. This collaborative approach recognises that supporting young people to navigate the digital world responsibly requires open dialogue and a shared understanding across the school community.
Contributing to education across Luxembourg
The visit was also an opportunity to discuss St George’s role within Luxembourg’s wider educational landscape and its commitment to working with schools, educators and education partners across the country.
Principal Zeba Clarke shared the work of the Luxembourg DEIJ Support Network, facilitated by St George’s DEIJ Coordinator Michael Neumann. The network brings together educators from public, private and international schools to exchange experience, share effective practice and provide peer support on diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.
On 22 October 2026, St George’s will build on this partnership by hosting a free neurodiversity conference Supporting the Diversity of Learners: Building Practice, Connections and Support Across Luxembourg. The conference will bring educators, school leaders and staff together to share approaches to supporting neurodiverse learners and strengthening neuroinclusive practice.
Mrs Clarke said initiatives such as these reflect St George’s belief that collaboration between schools and education partners can strengthen opportunities for students and educators across Luxembourg.
“Friday’s visit gave our students a valuable opportunity to share their experiences directly with the Minister and to understand that their ideas can contribute to wider conversations about education. We were immensely proud of the courage, curiosity and maturity with which they spoke. We were also pleased to discuss how St George’s can continue collaborating with schools, educators and partners to support Luxembourg’s educational community,” Mrs Clarke said.
