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French Partner School Hosting for 2018 Visit
Families interested in becoming hosts for one of the 24 students visiting LHS in February 2018 from our partner school in France should contact Sharon Stoyanoff.
The students are aged 16-18 and will be here for three weeks.
Year 9 French
French Regions Lunch
During the last two weeks of Term 2 in our Year 9 French class, everyone chose a region in France that they were interested in and presented 10 interesting facts as a PowerPoint or poster.
The regions we studied were Corsica, Normandy, New Aquitaine, Grand-Est, Ile-de-France and Brittany.
After each presentation we had to write a review. We wrote one fact that we found interesting, whether we would like to visit that region and a comment on the group’s presentation.
Each group then brought in food that originated from their chosen region. There was cider, crêpes, a baguette, cheese, cakes, omelette, quiche and biscuits.
C’était délicieux!
Nyssa McConchie 9P5
Year 9 French
This year French has been pretty fun. The best part of the year was making the picture story book. I really liked it because there was drawing and not much writing involved. The activity of making a story book was fun and went fast. I liked how you taught us and how you made the work we did easy to learn. - Kirby
When I moved into this class it was very good. All the kids helped me when it was a bit hard. I loved doing the story book because I could write about anything I wanted. It really helped me to find simple things that I wasn't sure of. - Emma
In French we have just finished our story book CAT. I really enjoyed learning the past verb conjugations because it opened up so many new areas in French that I can now use. – Abbey
French has been very fun this year. The research task on the regions of France was a highlight as we learnt a lot about the culture and more importantly the food. We also learnt a lot of French songs that are still stuck in my head. Apparently, French 80's music is a thing and it's as cringy as it sounds. All jokes aside, Year 9 French has been a fun class and I hope it continues for years to come. - Maggie
French was really fun this year, especially the research tasks and of course the little lunch we had. We actually learnt quite a lot this year. I feel like more than what I had learnt back in Year 7 and 8, with a lot about grammar, punctuation and conjugations. There's so much we've done, that I can't really remember it all, but I really liked some of the songs we listened to, especially Besoin D'amour, which is now a part of my playlist. I also liked our book making, and how pretty they all ended up looking, and I enjoyed reading it to the class, like a primary school teacher. – Derek
I for the most part, have enjoyed learning French this year. I have found myself to be able firmly grasp the concepts of the language and use it. Parts I have enjoyed in French are the songs and poems from France, the French foods and I enjoyed drawing my picture story book, although I was not the best with making it look good. – Austin.
I have enjoyed French this year, I feel like I have been able to comprehend the majority of the concepts we have learnt. What I enjoyed most about last term, was creating the story books, as I like writing stories and I also enjoyed when we tried all the French food. – Jess
I have found French a little challenging this year, but I am willing to keep on trying. I think it will open up a whole heap of opportunities for me in the future. I have found the most challenging parts of it was not the French itself, but the structuring, did not come very easily at the start of the term. Luckily I have a very patient teacher who is willing to work with me in and out of class time. This is why madam Farrell is my favourite French teacher. I enjoyed playing French games and doing challenges. I am looking forward to trying French food again at the end of Term 4!!! - Natasha
French has been fun this year. We had to write and produce a picture story book. It was really fun getting the chance to be creative and write a story. We had to create characters and send them on an adventure. I also enjoyed learning poems and songs in French. I liked the song “Besoin d’amour”. – Nyssa.
French Play
Madame Pradier’s SEAL classes enjoyed learning a play based on the tale of the Three Little Pigs – Les Trois Petits Cochons.
What a fabulous way for them to learn French. They are so capable and confident in their expression and it shows that they have developed a wonderful connection to the language they are learning. Bravo!
Free Student Exchange Information Evening
Hear from returned students, find out more about discounts and scholarships available and ask questions.
Wednesday 25 October
7.30 pm
Ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments
15-21 Therry Street
Melbourne
Visit www.studentexchange.org.au
or call 1300 135 331 for more information
Sharon Stoyanoff
Head of Languages