Ségolène Valente Visits the CE2 Class
This is a moment our CE2 students won't soon forget: a meeting with Ségolène Valente, an author who knows better than anyone how to put the daily life of "big school" into words. Through her stories, she offers children a reassuring mirror of this pivotal year, a time often perceived as an "in-between" stage, where one is no longer quite a little child but not yet among the oldest students.

School Life Through the Author’s Pen A Mirror of Daily Life for Our Students
In her stories, Ségolène Valente features heroines like Julie, whose adventures resonate directly with our students' own experiences. The author excels at describing this transition with great kindness. She captures the early apprehensions, such as the fear of a strict teacher or the anxiety of being separated from friends, as well as the sacred ritual of buying school supplies and discovering a new classroom. She also brings to life the bustle of the playground, from sharing secrets at recess to minor disagreements and big reconciliations.
A Mirror of Daily Life for Our Students.

A Mirror of Daily Life for Our Students
Thanks to a simple and direct style written in the first person, our students were able to identify with the characters immediately. Whether it is sleepovers, the solidarity shown during the school cross-country race, or activities at the recreation center, Ségolène Valente’s world celebrates the small joys of school.
This meeting was much more than a simple literary discussion; it was a moment of connection to help de-dramatize worries and encourage independence. Her books are the ideal companions for savoring this stage of CE2, balancing hilarious games with exciting new learning. It was a beautiful, positive message that makes you want to read and to grow!