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French National Day | 14 July

On 14 July, France celebrated La Fête Nationale (Bastille Day), the country's national holiday. Across France, communities marked the occasion with parades, concerts, community dances and spectacular fireworks displays. The day commemorates the Storming of the Bastille in 1789, a key event of the French Revolution and an important symbol of liberty and citizenship.

Closer to home, Melbourne embraces French culture each year with the popular Bastille Day French Festival held at Queen Victoria Market, where visitors can enjoy French food, music, entertainment and cultural activities, bringing a taste of France to Victoria.

🎓 Senior Subject Expo

The French Department enjoyed meeting students and families at last week's Senior Subject Expo. Thank you to everyone who visited our display and learned more about studying French in the senior years. We look forward to supporting students as they explore the many opportunities that language learning can provide, both at school and beyond.

🥐 French Bakery Spotlight

A little closer to home, French Bakehouse Mount Eliza offers an authentic French bakery experience on the Mornington Peninsula side of Melbourne.

From buttery croissants and Pain au Chocolat to freshly baked baguettes and quiche, it is a wonderful place for students and families to experience a taste of France!

Ms Guilaine André

French Teacher