Languages

Year 12 Italian

On Tuesday, 23 February, the Year 12 Italian class enjoyed a delicious meal at Zero 95.

Students and staff at the restaurant spoke only Italian during lunch. This was a great opportunity for the class to get to know each other even better and of course to continue to practise their oral skills.

In addition, students met Maria Cagiati who is our Italian Assistant this year and will be supporting the students in class along with Prof Allen.

Luisa Allen

Italian Teacher

Meet our New Italian Language Assistant

We are delighted and very fortunate to have Maria as our Italian Language Assistant for 2021. 

Maria will be joining our Italian classes and providing invaluable support and guidance to our students in terms of helping with their speaking and listening skills as well as creating resources and sharing important cultural knowledge with them. Maraia was born in Rome and has been living in Australia for the last seven years. 

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Reading ( a lot), spending time with my family and I LOVE to dance!

What is the biggest difference you have observed between Italy and Australia? 

The open spaces and natural environments. My strongest memory was waking up on my first morning in Melbourne to the sounds of birds singing.

What is your favourite:

Italian food 

Carbonara

Australian food 

Pavlova

Italian landmark 

Roman Forum

Place in Melbourne

South Yarra. I enjoy walking the streets and seeing people out and about.

Where have you visited in Australia and where would you like to go? 

I’ve been to Sydney, Cairns, Brisbane, Gold Coast. If I could, I would love to visit the Whitsundays, Perth, Adelaide and Tasmania. 

Alliance Française French Film Festival

The 32nd edition of the Alliance Française French Film Festival will be returning to Melbourne in March 2021.

The event includes an excellent selection of contemporary French cinema, designed to captivate audiences nationwide.

Presented by the Alliance Française in association with the Embassy of France in Australia, Peugeot (Presenting Sponsor), Palace Cinemas (Exhibition Partner) and Unifrance (Festival Partner), the 2021 season will screen across seven Palace Cinemas from 3 to 31 March and will include a range of films screening in Australia for the first time.

A number of special events will also be offered to further enhance the cinematic experience. COVID-safe practices will be in place.

More information about screening times and purchasing tickets is available on their website here.

Sylvie Berthie

French Teacher