2014 SCHOOL PROGRAMS

LE TOUR DE FRANCE DE KADEL

Introduction : Préparatifs avant le départ

Leçon 1 : La Nouvelle-Calédonie

Leçon 2 : Ile-de-France

Leçon 3 : Normandie & Bretagne

Leçon 4 : Centre et Pays de la Loire

Leçon 5 : Aquitaine et Midi-Pyrénées

Leçon 6 : Provence, Côte d’Azur, et Corse

Leçon 7 : Rhône-Alpes

Leçon 8 : Alsace & Lorraine

Leçon 9 : Champagne Ardennes

Leçon 10 : Nord-Pas-de-Calais

New In

2014 !!!

Kadel, the mascot

THE PROJECTThe Alliance Française de Sydney and other languages schools - such as the Goethe Institute, the Institute Cervantes, etc… - were chosen by the NSW Department of Education and Training to teach their Culture and Language through a system of connected classrooms.

Public:Kids from Year 2 to Year 4

Goal: • Teach the French language• Share cultural facts

Method:•Creation of a character : Kadel, a kangaroo•Creation of a “Tour de France” to visit the different regions.•Each stage of the adventure has its own linguistic theme,

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THEMES & TOOLS

Discovery of the French regions through a character and its own adventures. Pupils will follow Kadel the Kangaroo around France’s beautiful regions.

Each Lesson focuses on a specific objective : enhancing vocabulary, grammar, oral production…

This workshop consists of 5 units of 2 lessons each (1h/lesson).

With Kadel your students will enjoy learning French with various fun activities!

THE TRIAL, LESSON 3

This stage of the journey takes place in Normandy – Brittany

Cultural point: Crepes

Linguistic point: follow a recipe (vocabulary, imperative form…)

2014 COURSES

FRENCH TALESEvery week, the Alliance Française de Sydney organises an hour of story time for children from 2 to 5 years old and their parents. These tales allow children to discover French folklore through timeless stories that are illustrated with songs, games and craft activities!

For children from 2 to 5 years old & parentsTime : all year longDuration : 1 hourPlace : CBD and Chatswood

CLASSES FOR KIDSKids Term CoursesAll year long, the Alliance Française de Sydney offers French courses for kids from 4 to 12 years old. These courses take place once a week (either on Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday) for two hours. The main goal of this course is to acquire the basics of French in a fun environment with games, songs and group activities.Kids Holiday CoursesFour times a year, we offer intensive courses for kids from 4 to 12 years old. These courses take place during school holidays, Monday to Thursday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. The main goal of this course is to acquire the basics of French in a fun environment with games, songs and group activities.

CLASSES FOR TEENAGERSHigh School Term Courses

All year long, the Alliance Française de Sydney offers French courses for teenagers from 12 to 18 years old. These courses take place once a week (from Monday to Thursday) from 4:30pm to 6pm.Based on the NSW Board of Studies syllabus, the main goal is to gain fluency in French.

High School Holiday CoursesFour times a year, we offer intensive courses for teenagers from 12 to 18 years old. These courses take place during school holidays, Monday to Thursday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Based on the NSW Board of Studies syllabus, the main goal of these courses is to deal with difficult linguistic aspects of every level with authentic documents and native teachers.

2014 WORKSHOPS & COMPETITIONS

DECOUVERTE CULTURELLE WORKSHOP

This workshop aims to break down the stereotypes about France and discover its culture in a new light: no more ‘baguettes’ under the arm and ‘bérets’. Let’s go on a six step journey in the heart of France and get familiar with its customs and regions through its gastronomy, geography, history, cinema, music and museums.

Content : cultural knowledge for Y8 to 12Sessions : all year longDuration : 2 hoursPlace: CBD or Chatswood

New in2014 !!!

LE FRANCAIS DANS LE MONDE WORKSHOP

Content : cultural knowledge for year 8 to 11Sessions : March or on demandDuration : 2 hoursPlace: CBD or Chatswood

The French language can be found all around the world. The « Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie » is the institution in charge of promoting its diversity, literature, diplomatic impact and teaching methods. All French speaking countries have a language in common but various cultural traditions, accents and idioms. Do the students know the Quebecois accent and idioms? The African mottos ? The Kanak traditions (natives of New Caledonia) ?Come on board for a linguistic and cultural trip around the world with this workshop !

NEW in 2014 !!!

OTHER WORKSHOPS

Prononciation 1 WorkshopYear 8 and 9

Prononciation 2 WorkshopYear 9 and 11

Révolution WorkshopYear 9 and 11

Noël sous la neige WorkshopYear 9 and 10

Atelier Le Français en scène

‘Le Français en scène’ WorkshopYear 8 and 12

NEW in 2014 !!!

NEW in 2014 !!!

FOR THE HSC

Pratique de l’Oral HSC WorkshopYear 11 and 12

Neuilly sa mère WorkshopYear 12 Extension

NEW in 2014 !!!

CONCOURS DES ECOLESNEW SOUTH WALES FRENCH CHALLENGEThese Alliance Française de Sydney exams are based on the NSW Board of Studies Syllabus. Students are tested on their listening, reading and writing skills.The best students of participating schools will be selected to take part in the « La Pérouse » Competition. Deadline to enrol : 11 April 2014.

LE CONCOURS « LA PEROUSE »Students previously selected will take an oral exam and the 2014 ‘Grand’ winner will be rewarded with a 5-weeks immersion experience in France. Oral exam : July 2014.

LES COMPETITIONS DES ECOLESConcours de chansons, soirée Ciné, Calendrier de la Francophonie, lettres d’amour… Please send us your creations by 30 August 2014.

All winners will be awarded great prizes offered by the Alliance Française de Sydney and its sponsors during the School Award Ceremony in late November.

AF SCHOOL SCREENINGS

Billy and BuddyFor year 1 & 2

Kirikou and the men and womenFor year 2 to 6

My Mommy is in America and she met

Buffalo Bill From year 6

A teacher’s guide is available when you book a School Screening.

lyndak@afsydney.com.au

Or call 9292 5712

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