We are very excited to let you know that we have just published a Stage 5 unit of work on 'What is around me?', including an accompanying assessment of learning task, with marking guidelines. We have also updated the Stage 5 scope and sequence so that it links to these new resources.

The unit explores types of homes, preferences when describing rooms and what it's like living in a castle.

You can find it all on the French Stages 4 and 5 section of our website.

NSW School of Languages is urgently looking for a casual teacher of French, with experience teaching French Continuers and Extension, to begin from 10 May for between 1 and 3 weeks. 
 
For details, please contact Maria Lomis on 9381 4840 or via email maria.lomis@det.nsw.edu.au​

The Alliance Française, in conjunction with the NSW Department of Education and the Association of Independent Schools NSW, is presenting a 2-day French immersion professional learning event on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 April 2021. Please see detailed program attached below.

This event and will be conducted in French by the Alliance Française teaching team at their venue at 257 Clarence Street, Sydney. 

The Languages and Culture team at the Department of Education is offering partial scholarships for teachers of French 7-12 from NSW public schools. To apply please complete the attached form, and email it to Evia Kyriacou by 29 March 2021.

For more information on the program and registration details, please visit the Alliance Française website. ​

​In March 2021, Tiguidou! will be on a limited run of free performances for Australian schools, thanks to the High Commission of Canada in Australia, and we would love to include your students.

Tiguidou! – a very Québécois word for 'Great!’- is a 1-hour in-school performance for years 7 and 8  that explores French Canadian language and culture through the prism of interactive comedy. It's fresh, fun and thoroughly educational! Please see full info here.

We have availability on the following dates:

• Regional NSW –​ Friday 19 March  
• Sydney – Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 March 

If it sounds like a good fit email Melanie Porter with your preferred performance date, time and school location. As mentioned, this engagement is entirely free thanks to the High Commission of Canada in Australia.

And of course, feel free to get in touch with any questions. Some FAQ's are included below. Fingers crossed we can put on a fun day for your students to celebrate this year’s La Semaine de la Francophonie!

1. WHY THE TIGUIDOU! TOUR?
After a trying 2020, the High Commission of Canada in Australia wants to connect with communities across the country in a spirit of friendship and renewal. The High Commission has identified La Semaine de la Francophonie as an ideal opportunity to showcase Canada as a multicultural, multilingual nation.

2. WHAT DO THE SESSIONS CONSIST OF?
Tiguidou! runs for 60-minutes. Performances investigate aspects of French-Canadian culture through interactive theatre – with level-appropriate French language featured throughout. Shows are accompanied by teacher resources that offer ways to bring the show's games-led approach to classroom learning.

3. WHO IS TIGUIDOU! SUITABLE FOR?
The engagement is primarily aimed at students in years 7 and 8 who are about to embark on—or indeed, choose – a course in the French language. As part of confirming the session, the Mama Dojo will be in touch with teachers to ascertain the general level of their student's French and tailor the show accordingly.

4. WHAT ARE THE OUTCOMES OF THE ENGAGEMENT FOR SCHOOLS?
There are three key outcomes we aim to achieve for schools with Tiguidou!:
> deepen student knowledge of the French language and the Francophonie
> initiate a positive connection to Canada and its national values
> introduce engaging ways for students and educators to combine physical activity with practical academic pursuits.

5. HOW CAN WE BE INVOLVED?
The Tiguidou! performance is FREE for schools. If a genuinely educational and riotously entertaining show fits the bill, email bookings@mamadojo.com.au with your preferred date and 1-hour performance time.