FRENCH

Bonjour tout le monde,

J'espère que vous allez bien (I hope you are well).

Today we are visiting the French island of Corsica. It is nicknamed the Isle of Beauty for its sublime landscapes, from red cliffs plunging into turquoise waters, to stone villages clinging to mountains and dramatic gorges planted with chestnut trees. There are hidden coves, sandy beaches and craggy peninsulas... in Corsica, you can roam over 1,000 kilometres of coastline, which includes the iconic Scandola reserve, popular for scuba diving. The homeland of Napoleon is also a land of tradition and history. The local gastronomy is an important part of the area's appeal to tourists, whether it's cheese, charcuterie or chestnut specialities. Brocciu, coppa, figatelli, as well as polenta and fiadone, are a treat for visitors looking to sample the authentic flavours of the region.

In the following video, you will understand why it is such a fantastic destination:

Back at Weeden...

• Preps, Year 1 & Year 2:

The students have been busy preparing their portfolio tasks (fruit names for the Preps and expressing food preferences in Year 1 and Year 2). The preps have just started a new topic, farm animals, and will be learning the names of the following animals, which will be the focus of Term 4:

• Year 3: The students presented a song at assembly on Monday. They did a fantastic job!

Here is a video of the rehearsal:

• Year 4: The students are learning questions and answers that would be used in a French shop:

• Year 4/5: The students are learning how to order a sandwich with various ingredients:

• Year 5/6: The students have finished their portfolios. Here is the excellent work of Micah and Alicia:

Today's song is 'Catena' by Jennifer and the group I Chjami Aghjalesi. You will notice that it doesn't sound French.... it is in Corsican :-)

Passez de très bonnes vacances (Have lovely holidays) et à bientôt!

Delphine