French News
Bonjour parents and students,
Reports are well underway, and teachers are working hard to put the finishing touches on them. Congratulations to all students for their focus, determination, and hard work throughout the semester. Reports will reflect students' progress and achievement in the French content covered across both Term 1 and Term 2.
French Day
French Day is happening this coming Friday, 26 June!
We will be celebrating our Journée de la Francophonie (French Day), where our school recognises and celebrates the many French-speaking countries and regions around the world.
As part of the celebrations, we will be holding a one-hour assembly beginning at 11:30 am. The assembly will include musical performances, dances, and prizes for our French Day outfit competition.
For the remainder of the day, classroom teachers will have the option of running a variety of French-themed activities with their classes.
What We've Been Learning (Weeks 8–9)
Prep
Prep students have been learning the remainder of the alphabet (K–Z). They have also been reviewing colours and practicing simple French manners.
Grade 1
Students have been learning simple French manners, numbers 1–20, and the months of the year.
Grade 2
Students have been learning how to write sentences about activities they enjoy doing with their family members. They have also been exploring multiculturalism and greetings in different languages.
Grade 3
Students have been learning a variety of everyday questions in French. They have also explored different French-speaking countries and learned about the influence of French language and culture in Australia.
Grade 4
Students have been learning about multilingualism and writing about their family background in French. They have also been creating posters about French-speaking countries.
Grade 5
Students have been creating bilingual posters for French Day. They have also been learning vocabulary for places around town and designing town maps using their new language skills.
Grade 6
Students have been creating bilingual posters for French Day. They have also been comparing different French-speaking countries and exploring their cultures and traditions.
Supporting French Learning at Home
If you would like to support your child's French learning at home, please make use of the resources provided in this newsletter. Songs have also been included for Prep–Grade 2 students to help reinforce vocabulary and pronunciation through music, repetition, and fun.
We look forward to another exciting term of language learning and cultural discovery at Tarneit Rise Primary School.
Warm regards,
Mr Zach, Miss Martine, Madame Ma & Mr Kirby
French Team – Tarneit Rise Primary School
Resources:
Alphabet – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkFXGlHCn_o
Number song – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_4ZgUX7g6Q
Colour song – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m50U33brThk
Days of the week – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufxb8vvMgog&list=RDufxb8vvMgog&start_radio=1
Months of the year – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNJeS0YTsIY
Animals – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BWdnOqHTh4&pp=ygUTbGVzIGFuaW1hdXggY2hhbnNvbtIHCQmtCQGHKiGM7w%3D%3D
Fruits – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJMEaN2Gih4&pp=ygUSbGVzIGZydWl0cyBjaGFuc29u
Head, shoulders, knees and toes – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57ivuBX1kLU