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Languages Update

Welcome to Term 2! Term 1 was incredibly busy for the Languages faculty and I hope that all staff and students had a well-earned rest over the Easter break!

A lot happened in Term 1 – our Indonesian students welcomed new friends from Sekolah Tunas Unggul in Bandung West Java and our middle years French students were lucky enough to attend the French Film Festival.

Term 2 is looking just as busy and just as exciting! Year 9 students are booked into the Indonesian Film Festival on Tuesday April 19 where they will view Negeri 5 Menara/The Land of Five Towers.

Year 7 Indonesian students have been entered into the 2016 Language Perfect World Championships. This will take place from May 16 – May 26. More information can be found here:

https://www.educationperfect.com/c/#LPWC2016

Of course we are all looking forward to showcasing and celebrating our brilliant student work at the College Open Night on April 27. If you’re around make sure you pop in to room 110 and say ‘selamat malam’ or ‘bonsoir!’

Our Year 9 Indonesian students are running Indonesian Club this year! All Indonesian students are welcome to attend during lunchtime on Thursdays (week 1 only!) Bring your lunch to room 509 as well as your willingness to discuss all things Indonesian!

Finally, both the French and Indonesian departments will spend some time this term engaging with local primary schools and helping with their languages and cultural programs. We are looking forward to building relationships and broadening our connections and we hope that our students enjoy the experience.

Until next time!

Salam/Regards,

Jessica Lundie

Head of Languages