2012 school brochure

AllianceFrançaisede Melbourne

We teach French

2012Programs

the only language centre in Victoria recognized by the French goVernment

The Alliance Française de Melbourne is an Australian non-profit association dedicated to the promotion of the French language and culture. Founded in 1890, it is the premier language school for French in Victoria with more than 4,100 students enrolled last year.

Located in the heart of St Kilda in the superb Victorian era Eildon Mansion, the Alliance Française de Melbourne possesses unri-valled expertise and relies on a dynamic administrative team as well as twenty five native French-speaking teachers.

The Alliance Française de Melbourne has many years of experi-ence working with children and high school students and offers a friendly and supportive environment as well as a wide range of resources to create an enjoyable yet effective learning experi-ence.

We offer different paces to suit everyone!● Summer Courses (over the January Summer holidays)● Term Courses ● School Holidays Intensive Courses● Immersion Camp & Immersion Days● Private Tuition

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the earlier, the better!

ado from year 7 to year 10 - $275/c$248ADO courses are a good opportunity to improve your French skills and complement your high school studies.

Vce/ib preparation class - $275/c$248All year long review of the several steps of the exams, practise both your oral and written French.

Vce/ib speaking workshops - $185/c$167Holiday intensive program that gives you more oral practise and more vocabulary while covering VCE/IB themes and topics.

Vce year 11 & 12 immersion camp - $37016-18 march 2012 – PortSea camPThis weekend is dedicated to various activities focusing on reading, writing, listening and speaking. Join our dynamic team of French teachers and enjoy speaking 100% French over a weekend, in a pleasant location, with live entertainment and a movie screening in the evening.

immersion days - $135 ►23 Jun ►22 SeP ►10 nov 2012Packed with conversation, a ‘French-style’ buffet and a delicious afternoon snack, our immersion days are designed to prepare VCE students (Units 3&4) for their final examination.

priVate tuition aVailable From $76/hour You can also choose one-on-one tuition for “a 100% designed to your needs” course!!

For more information, check our website: www.afmelbourne.com.au or contact Alice Gauny at [email protected] or Aurélie Pierre at [email protected]

High SchoolStudents

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Our new rendez-vous in 2012 $275/c$248 1.5 hourS a week over 10 weekS

discoVer French from 12 to 16 yearS old new This class is specially made for complete beginner teenagers. Get the chance to jump into French and start this language from scratch with us!

Francophone teens from 12 yearS old new

If you are fluent or close to fluent, join this class to maintain your level and keep on practising!

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French Film Festivalspecial school screenings - $10.5 /

$10.50 per student or teacher, with 1 teacher free for each group of 20 students or more.

Each year in March, the Alliance Française de Melbourne presents school screenings at Palace Balwyn, Palace Cinema Como, Kino Cinemas, Palace Brighton Bay and Palace West-garth.Free educational kits with French language activities help stu-dents and teachers get the most from their cinematic experience.

Further information at: ► www.afmelbourne.com.au/school_screenings► www.frenchfilmfestival.org

Alliance Française

French FilmFestival 2012

SYDNEY 6 - 25 March MELBOURNE 7 - 25 March BRISBANE 14 March - 1 April CANBERRA 14 March - 1 April ADELAIDE 20 March - 8 April PERTH 21 March - 9 April

www.a f frenchfilmfestival.org

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The Alliance Française has many years experience working with children and is now opening its doors to the preschoolers for an exciting French discovery.

Preschoolers new $375/c$3382 hourS/week over 10 weekS

Children

les p’tits loups 1 3-4 yearS oldThis course is based on the French kindergarten/pre-primary school’s curriculum. It will rely on projects focusing on events or themes such as animals, family, the beach…

les p’tits loups 2 5-6 yearS oldA fun introduction to everyday French themes (seasons, animals, colors, family, shopping) through stories, songs, handicrafts, games and dance.

children 7 to 11 yearS oldWe offer your child the possibility of progressing through 4 different levels, from beginners to more advanced. Our programs provide hands on activities to create an enjoyable yet effective learning experience.

Francophone children 7 to 11 yearS old Special courses are available for bilingual children who have lived in a French-speaking country or have a French-speaking parent and want to keep on maintaining their high proficiency in French.

Primary School Kids $283/c$2551.5 hourS/week over 10 weekS

Special Activities

French is Fun - $ 2833 hourS /day over 5 daySHoliday intensive program open to kids from 6 to 11 years old, this workshop follows a theme. It is meant to introduce everyday life vocabulary and situations with an insight on French customs and traditions through hands-on, playful and creative activities.

l’heure du conte - $10 Story telling SeSSion Every Thursday from 4.30pm to 5.30pm (during school terms only). For children aged 4 to 6 and their parents. Booking essential, limited seatsMore information at afmelbourne.com.au or contact Alice Gauny at [email protected] or Aurélie Pierre at [email protected]

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2012 Competition

making French the best subject at school

The Berthe Mouchette Competi-tion, named in honour of the Al-liance Française de Melbourne’s founder, has been alive and run-ning since 1894.

Each year more than 13,000 young Victorians bring French poetry to life through recitals… but the BMC is more than just a poetry competition.

Year 3 to 6 students participat-ing in the poetry recitation are in-vited to portray their impressions of the poems by entering our drawing competition, “J’illustre mon poème”.

VCE preparation - Consisting of oral conversation and written examinations (Years 9-12) that provide an excellent resource for VCE preparation.

Prix Special des Ecoles Fran-çaises – is open to bilingual stu-dents in Years 3 to 12 attending French or Bilingual Schools in Victoria. At primary level stu-dents recite poems while at sec-ondary level, students compose poems in French, bien sûr!

The Alliance Française de Mel-bourne runs the competition and awards prizes (DVDs, books, CDs and encyclopedias ) to the best students at each year level from Years 3 to 12 in Victoria.

Le Prix La Pérouse – a French Cultural trip to New Caledonia is awarded to the Year 11 or Year 12 student who scores the high-est overall mark (oral and writing skills).

get ready For the competition!

Please note that you must complete enrolment by the following deadlines: 24th April (Years 3-10) and 8th June (Years 11-12).

Competition Calendar 2012 :

years 3-10 14th may > 22nd Juneyears 11-12 16th July > 18th auguStFor all you need to know about our Competition, please visit our website www.afmelbourne.com.au or contact Kellee Lewis, the BMC Coordinator on 9525 3463 or via email : [email protected]

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FrenchNationalDiplomasget on the right track!

delF prim DELF PRIM is the first level in the DELF / DALF series of certificates awarded by the French Ministry of Education for proficiency in French as a Foreign Language.It is intended for children who are beginners in French as a Foreign Language and who are either undertaking studies corresponding to the French elementary level or are the right age to undertake such studies under the regulations applicable in their country.

delF juniorThe junior version of DELF is the second level in the DELF / DALF series of certificates awarded by the French Ministry of Education for proficiency in French as a Foreign Language.It has the same basic structure as the DELF PRIM. Only the topics are different: the materials take into account the interests of young people. It can only be taken by teens of secondary-level age.

why should my child take these exams?● DELF PRIM and DELF JUNIOR diplomas are valid for life. ● They are recognised everywhere in the world and valued by French and European employers. ● They are required for admission to a French university. ● It is an excellent preparation for the French VCE final examinations!

Examination sessions are organised twice per year at the Alliance Française de Melbourne. Please log onto our website for more information: www.afmelbourne.com.au or contact Aurelie PIERRE at [email protected]

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As a member of the Alliance Française de Melbourne (AFM) you will get many advantages and enjoy:

● Discounts on all AFM’s events (concerts, Beaujolais Nouveau wine degustation, Bastille Day, the French Film Festival, etc.):● 10% off our course fees;● Free borrowing access to our multi-media library;● Participation in our book clubs;● Complimentary tickets to NGV events if you are an NGV member too;

● Our quarterly newsletter ‘Al-liance Magazine’ mailed to you;● Invitations to our exhibition’s openings;● A chance to be an active member of the AFM by voting at the AGM and even to be elected as a Board member if you wish.

In addition to the teacher who is the card holder, all members of the school community benefit from special advantages including the following conditions for our multi-media library:

● Free CD recording of the Berthe Mouchette Competi-tion’s poems;● Borrowing of three CDs/Vid-eos for a period of two weeks.

● Borrowing of five books, in-cluding two books with red dots (reference books excepted) for a period of one month.

*Special conditions apply. More information on our website: http://www.afmelbourne.com.au/membership/school

tempted to join?2012 School memberShiP feeS - $100To do so, either● Go to our website: www.afmelbourne.com.au● Pop in to see us at 51 Grey Street ST KILDA or● Call us on 9525 3463.

Become a member! oF the alliance Française de melbourne

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enJoy a dynamic library collection for all ageS, language levelS and intereStS!

Resource Centre

our collection● Over 520 comic booksboth for adults and children● Over 295 DVDs● Over 520 CDs● Over 5,000 books● Audio books ● Easy reader books● Dedicated magazines for the youth● A reference collection of dictionaries

hoursMon-Thu: 9.00am to 8.00pmFri-Sat: 9.00am to 6.00pmSun 1.00pm to 6.00pm

other serVices● Computer with free inter-net access (for members & students)● Secondhand books● LBF TV● Wi-fi access

contactFor more information, contact Fabienne Roussel at [email protected]

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School Programs

alliance françaiSe de melbourne deliverS a Program of film ScreeningS, lectureS and

workShoPS tailored to the victorian eSSential learning StandardS (velS) and the

victorian certificate of education (vce) for StudentS and their teacherS.

where do they take place?Either at our premises or at your school. If you select to come to the AFM, a yummy breakfast or lunch can also be included in your visit!

who can take part in our school programs? Anyone interested in French and France! We offer film lec-tures and language workshops for different levels for students from Grade 5 to Year 12.

Please log onto afmelbourne.com.au for more or contact Aurelie PIERRE at [email protected]

when can we organise them? Anytime you like throughout the week! We however recom-mend a Friday as we have no other courses on that day.

how much do they cost?→ If you come to Alliance française de Melbourne:$20 / for a 2-hour workshop or $30 / for a 3-hour workshop. An optional French breakfast for an extra $10 / or a buffet-lunch for an extra $15 / can be organised as well! (teachers are free of charge) → If we come to your school: From $350 for a 2-hour workshop or from $430 for a 3-hour workshop (conditions apply: maximum of 16 per teacher, price is per group with 1 teacher).

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kirikou and the wild beastsfrance - 2005. dir: michel ocelotKirikou, the clever little boy who was born already able to speak, and who runs as fast as Road Runner, has accomplished many important things for his village. We discover how he learnt to become a gardener, a detective, a potter, a merchant, a traveller and a doctor… whilst remaining the smallest and bravest of heroes.

a cat in parisfrance - 2010. dir: Jean-louP felicioli and alain gagnolZoé hasn’t talked since her father, a police officer, was killed by a gangster Costa. Her mother is a police detective on Costa’s trail whose attempts at capture make her neglect her daughter. Luckily, Zoé has a nurse named Sonia and a very affectionate cat named Dino. But while she sleeps, Dino sneaks off with a burglar named Nico on his nightly outings. One night, Zoé surprises Sonia as she conspires with Costa. They kidnap her and the chase is on, through the mysterious and enchanting streets of Paris...

tales oF the nightfrance - 2010. dir: michel ocelot Every night, a girl, a boy and an elderly technician meet in a little cinema that seems abandoned, but is in fact full of wonders. The three friends research, draw, invent, dress up and act out the stories that take their fancy in a magical night where anything is possible —sorcerers and fairies, powerful kings and stable boys, werewolves and merciless ladies, cathedrals and straw huts, cities of gold and deep forests, the waves of harmony of choirs immense and the spells of a single tom-tom, malice that ravages and innocence that triumphs…

For Grades 5/6

And many others available on our website! For more information, please log onto afmelbourne.com.au or contact Aurelie PIERRE at [email protected]

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trouble at timpeltillfrance - 2008. dir: nicolaS baryThe many pranks and bad behaviour of their children have driven the parents in the small mountain village of Timpeltill to de-spair, so to teach them a lesson they depart en masse. The children’s initial excitement is soon followed by disillusionment as they realize that now they must take the respon-sibility of governing the town.

little nicholasfrance - 2010. dir: laurent tirardNicolas has a happy existence, parents who love him, a great group of friends with whom he has lots of fun, and all he wants is that nothing changes... However, one day, he overhears that his parents are expecting another child! Nicolas envisions the worst: his parents will not have time to take care of him anymore, and they might even abandon him in the forest like Tom Thumb... Along with his mischievous friends, Nicolas thus devises a series of plans to get rid of the baby.

ducoboo france - 2011. dir: PhiliPPe de chauveronDucoboo, 11, an incorrigible dunce, has just been expelled from yet another school. His father enrols him at the Saint-Potache school, warning him that if he doesn’t improve his grades, the next stop will be a boarding school. With this threat hovering over his head and despite a formidable opponent in his teacher, Mr Latouche, Ducoboo displays boundless ingenuity in cheating and copying from his neighbour, Léonie, top of the class. Ducoboo is a fam-ily comedy embracing the values of friend-ship, creativity and the right to be different.

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week-end aVec césarLearn how to introduce your family to the class and talk about your favourite pas-times and food.Activities based on Et toi ? Niveau 1, méth-ode de français, éd. Didier.

rendez-Vous en FranceEnhance your students’ knowledge and awareness of French culture through this dynamic workshop! Packed with conversa-tion, this workshop enables students to discover the cultural icons and regional diversity of France and become acquainted with French celebrities.

the classfrance - 2008. dir: laurent cantetTeacher François Marin and his col-leagues are preparing for another school year teaching at a racially mixed inner city high school in Paris. Marin’s class this year of fourteen and fifteen year olds is no different than previous years, although the names and faces have changed. Marin tries to get through to his students, sometimes with success and sometimes resulting in utter failure...

neuilly yo mama !france - 2009dir: gabriel Julien-laferrière14-year-old Sami lives happily with his buddies in the Châlon housing projects. Unfortunately, destiny tears him one day from his paradise, and he’s sent to live at his aunt and uncle’s chic mansion. Sud-denly, he has to dress up for school, he has to sit up at the table for supper and worst, he’s forced to face up to his over-privileged cousin whose one ambition is to grow up to be the next Nicolas Sarkozy!

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paris parisPacked with conversation, this workshop will enable students discover the cultural icons of Paris and be acquainted with French celebrities.

la FrancophonieEnhance your students’ knowledge and awareness of French cultures! Students are exposed to a variety of French-speak-ing cultures, enabling them to discover the diversity of “La Francophonie”: the commu-nity of over 200 million French speakers worlwide!

the titanic syndromefrance - 2007. dir: nicolaS hulot, Jean-albert lièvre“The Titanic Syndrome,” directing debut of French environmental program-maker-turned-eco-campaigner Nicolas Hulot, is a cinematic attempt to wake viewers up to the calamitous future we’re arguably head-ing for if we don’t change our ways.

welcomefrance - 2008dir: PhiliPPe lioret Bilal is a 17-year old Kurdish boy from Iraq. He wants to get to England to see his love who lives there and finally reaches Calais. But how do you cover 32 kilom-eters of the English Channel when you can’t swim? ... The community of strug-gling illegal aliens in Calais is captured with authenticity, from the point of view of people who arrived there knowing nothing about France.

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coco aVant chanelfrance - 2009. dir: anne fontaineLearn more about the major transformation that occurred during this time and understand why this period was a turning point in the history of mankind. Social improvement, technological advancement, scientific discoveries, develop-ment of sporting competition and leisure activi-ties, development of fashion and advertising…

la graine et le muletfrance - 2007. dir: abdellatif kechicheActivities have been designed to stimulate students’ interest in the role played by immi-grants in French society. They will get a chance to understand why France is considered to be an “Eldorado” for people born in its former colonies and how hard life can be for them once they finally set a foot in the most beautiful country in the world.

la raFlefrance/germany/hungary - 2010dir: roSelyne boSchActivities have been designed to stimulate students’ interest and understanding of French society during the Second World War. Students will learn about the Vichy Regime and how France collaborated with the Nazis. They will understand why the events of 1942 have had such an impact on history and French identity.

la maison de ninafrance - 2004. dir: richard demboLearn more about la Résistance and how some French people managed to hide and protect Jewish children from the Nazis during the Second World War. Understand why the events that happened during this tragic period have had such an impact on history and French identity.

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discoVer FranceEnhance students’ knowledge and aware-ness of French culture! Packed with conversation and games, this workshop enables students to discover the cultural icons of France and to become acquainted with French celebrities.

For Non FrenchSpeaking Students

new“il était un petit naVire”at the ngV Alliance Française in partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria has developed a French trail, “Il était un petit navire”, dedicated to children from year 5 to 8. It goes through a selection of paintings in the permanent collection of the NGV. With the help of an audio guide and worksheets, your students will discover bits and pieces of France, French artists, travel around Europe following the funny characters of the created story, while actively practicing their French.

la semaine de la FrancophonieJoin us for the Francophonie celebra-tion on the 31st of March at the Alliance Française!Take part to the writing competition: “Dis-moi 10 mots”!

For more information, please visit our website www.afmelbourne.com.au or contact Alice Gauny: [email protected]

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For teachers

The Alliance Francaise de Melbourne provides a range of opportunities for teachers of French to further develop their knowledge of French language and culture.

10% diScountDid you know that at Alliance Francaise de Melbourne a 10% DISCOUNT* on Course fees applies to all French teachers? So hurry up! If you would like to polish your skills and have the chance to practice French with others, enrol in one of our courses now!*enclose or present documen-tation for concession.

converSation workShoPS for primary school teachers and high school teachers will be organised throughout the year at Alliance Française de Melbourne. Subsidized by the Association of French Teachers in Victoria (AFTV), these workshops are a great way to keep in touch with your French colleagues and be immersed in French for the even-ing. First session starting on the 14th of March

For schools

after School workShoPIf French is not on offer in your school and you would like to introduce French classes or even set up a French Club, our fully qualified native French-speaking teachers can come to your premises anytime and (almost) anywhere!

flying teacherS Alliance Francaise de Mel-bourne can send over to your school invigilators and examin-ers whenever needed from Term 3! For $50/hour, all-included, our qualified French teachers will follow your instructions and help you examine and assess students in their mock exami-nations. For more information, please contact Alice Gauny at [email protected] or Aurélie Pierre at [email protected]

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Cultural Activities Highlights 2012

alliance Française French Film FestiVal 2012 07 to 25 march● 46 recent French films● 300 screenings at Palace Cinemas around Melbourne● Programme release on 1 February 2012● Official website: www.affrenchfilmfestival.org

Fête de la musique 21 June ● A rendez-vous for amateur and professional musicians● Free concerts across various venues● Open to all

bastille day 14 July● Celebration of the French National Day with music and dance.

beaujolais nouVeau 16 november● A grand degustation event of this young French wine with food and live music

the French christmas market and open day ● Imported French products ● Products made in Australia by French artisans● Food and wine● Free French language trial courses● Free placement tests● Free activities for kids

many other actiVities oFFered all year round● Art exhibitions ● Music concerts● Conferences ● Screenings

Visit our website www.afmelbourne.com.au for latest information

Alliance Française

French FilmFestival 2012

SYDNEY 6 - 25 March MELBOURNE 7 - 25 March BRISBANE 14 March - 1 April CANBERRA 14 March - 1 April ADELAIDE 20 March - 8 April PERTH 21 March - 9 April

www.a f frenchfilmfestival.org

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Early Music StudioUNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Beaujolais NouveauFri 18 Nov 20117PM TILL 10PM / $50 FuLL / $35 AFM MeMbers

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Inc. Two glasses of Beaujolais Nouveau, French country-style buffet, live music

Bookings essential: www.afmelbourne.com.au or 9525 3463

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de melbourne51 Grey Street,

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PO Box 2042, ST KILDA WEST VIC 3182

Tel: (03) 9525 3463Fax: (03) 9525 5064

[email protected]

oFFice hoursMon-Thu: 9.00am to 8.30pmFri-Sat: 9.00am to 6.00pm

Sun 1.00pm to 6.00pm

how to Find usMelway: 58 A9

Trams: 16 , 96, 3a Fitzroy Street3, 5, 64, 67 St Kilda Junction

(3, 64, 67 Alma Road)Please note on site parking is limited

St Kilda Junction

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