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Desperately seeking host families - term three commencement
The benefits of playing host to a young person from a different country are very rewarding, not only by way of improving linguistic ability but also raising cultural awareness between both parties. It’s one thing to learn the theory of a language and study vocab in class, but it’s an entirely different thing to continue conversation whilst relaxing at home, over the dinner table, whilst watching a film, listening to music or learning socially-savvy phrases – all effortless daily language practice.
The Secondary School is delighted to have the benefit of both a Spanish AND French Language Assistant in Semester Two and we are now seeking host families.
For Lidia García, Spanish Language Assistant
Lidia, who is 24 years old and lives in Madrid, will arrive in Melbourne on Saturday 13 July and depart soon after the school year ends on Tuesday 10 December. She is studying to become an early education teacher, especially in the field of languages, and is about to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Madrid.
Lidia is motivated to spend a semester in Australia as a Language Assistant to gain valuable experience and practice in her chosen field, learn about the Australian school system and make a meaningful contribution to Preshil’s Spanish program. She is keen to get involved in a range of activities and hopes to share her language, culture and interests with her Australian community. She enjoys making plans with friends - a day out in the city, dinner, socialising. She also likes reading in English and Spanish, going to the gym, travelling, meeting people from other countries and enjoying different foods.
For Théo Fréville, French Language Assistant
Théo, 25 years old, is from Valenciennes in the north of France. He is hoping to start a career in the Education industry in the near future and has graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Language and a Diploma of Commerce. He has just completed time volunteering as a French Assistant at a secondary school in Melbourne and has previously participated in the School Language Assistant Program in 2016 when he worked at a school on the Gold Coast.
Théo is well versed in the Aussie lifestyle and our school system! He says, “I have for many years been enchanted by Australia’s rich and varied heritage, its unique ecology and its impressive continued economic development over twenty years.”
Théo’s interests include politics, current events, art, movies, travel and socialising with family and friends.
“I hope that my contribution to my host school, family and community will be unique and enduring. As Australia is the biggest island in the world and somewhat isolated from Europe, I aim to provide a European and specifically French, cultural perspective to all I encounter and to enrich the education and broaden the minds of my students, as well as myself, by establishing dialogues between us.”
If you are interested in hosting Lidia or Théo, please email our HR Coordinator, Kate Bowers, at kate.bowers@preshil.vic.edu.au
"Dads' band"
We have had some interest from parents in forming a "dads' band". Details are yet to be formulated at this time but parents are invited to get on board. Please email Karoline at karoline.kuti@preshil.vic.edu.au if you are interested, or just curious.
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