5 May 2026
Here is a newspaper article from Heusenstamm (translation and summary by Chat GPT) that reports on the visit of around 30 students from The Judd School in Tonbridge as part of the long-running school exchange with Adolf-Reichwein-Gymnasium (ARG).
The students and teachers were officially welcomed at Heusenstamm Town Hall by Mayor Stefan Ball and First City Councillor Paul Sachsenhäuser. The article highlights the importance of the exchange in helping young people experience another culture, practise languages and build European friendships.
The visiting students were introduced to aspects of life in Heusenstamm, including local festivals, parks and community events. The article also notes the support given to the exchange by the Freundschaftskreis Heusenstamm–Tonbridge & Malling e.V., with Ralph Quest and Neville White explaining how the association contributes to maintaining and supporting the partnership.
During the return visit to England, the German students are expected to attend lessons at The Judd School and visit places such as Brighton and Hampton Court. The article remarks positively on the strong interest in German language learning among the English students.
The headline quote, “Wir verstehen den Brexit nicht” (“We don’t understand Brexit”), reflects comments made during the visit about the continuing importance of European understanding and personal connections despite political changes.
The article also explains that the exchange programme dates back to 1972 and continues to attract strong interest from students on both sides.
