LANGUAGES

GERMAN STUDENTS VISIT THE MIFF

On Monday 12 August, Year 9 and 10 German students visited the Melbourne International Film Festival. They saw the film called Cleo - if I could turn back time recommended by the MIFF 2019 Schools Program.

The film offers many themes and motives such as grief and loss, empathy and openness, Berlin’s history, personal and cultural past, trauma, acceptance and understanding. It also introduces a number of famous Germans like Heinrich Schliemann, the archeologist, Albert Einstein, Marlene Dietrich, Anita Berber and the Sass Brothers. The director, Erik Schmitt, successfully used a combination of animation and life-action to engage the viewers. Year 9 and 10 German students were able to deepen their understandings about Berlin, its history and culture and spent an enjoyable morning at the Sofitel Melbourne Auditorium.

Thank you to Mr Nutting for organising this event for our students. 

THE LANGUAGE PERFECT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2019

This is a seven-day event celebrating learning and achievement in Languages. Over 200,000 students from schools all over the world compete from Tuesday 27 August to Tuesday 3 September this year.

In the past year, we successfully defended our position as World Champions in this competition. 

Even if your son or daughter is not learning a language at the moment, please encourage your child to learn language/s during this week to ensure we are able to regain our World Champion position. Points will also be awarded for the Survivor Program and the House Cup Competition. 

Language Perfect has made sure that online times for student are limited to guarantee fair accessibility and healthy screen times for all participants. 

And in addition there are amazing prizes on offer! 

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Andrea Fowler

Head of Languages

YEAR 7 FRENCH - RESTAURANT ROLE PLAY

The Year 7 French classes are currently preparing and performing role plays set in a restaurant. After six weeks of learning our key questions, statements and answers, as well as typical French dining customs and meals, they are now putting their learning into action. In groups of three, a waiter will greet two diners and act out the scene. They will order entrees, mains, desserts and drinks, as well as expressing their likes and dislikes.

Students are paying close attention to the need for formal and informal language as well as appropriate greetings and cultural phrases such as  "Bon appetit". Interestingly, to talk about feeling hungry, the French use the verb "to have" instead of "to be" (we say 'I am hungry', they say 'I have hunger').

The students have been working hard on their scripts and have designed their own menus. We look forward to seeing their short plays where they bring the language and culture to life.

Ms Kellie Dickson

Teacher of French