​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.

One of the annual collaborations between the NSW Department of Education and the Alliance Française is coming up in February – the greatly-anticipated annual teachers’ screening event.
 
French teachers are invited to a private, advanced screening of a film from our annual Alliance Française French Film Festival. This event is free for teachers to attend, and is an opportunity to come together and network while also watching an enjoyable film.

There is a 1-hour reception preceding the screening, where teachers may mingle while enjoying a selection of French cheeses.

This event is always booked-out (120 places available), with many teachers on the waiting list.
 
The  event details are as follows:

• When: Wednesday 26 February. Reception from 6:30pm, film to preview at 7:30pm
• Where: Palace Verona Cinema
• Who: NSW French teachers

 
If you have any further questions, please contact Madelyn Choong. 

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 workshop on Thursday 23 and Friday 24 April 2020. The workshop will contribute towards 10 NESA registered hours at Proficient. Registrations will be open between 28 January and 9 April 2020.

This professional learning event will focus on:
- tasks aligned to the new syllabus and designed to motivate
- ways to overcome challenges facing French language teachers in Stages 4-5
- sourcing and exploiting authentic resources.

This is an immersion event and will be conducted in French by the Alliance Française teaching team at their venue at 257 Clarence Street, Sydney. 
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Cost: $160
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For more information please contact Evia Kyriacou via email or on 7814 2820.

Partial scholarships will be offered for teachers of French 7-12 from NSW public schools – information will be published early Term 1.

French market will be held in Killarney Heights on Sunday 10 November from 9am-4pm. There will be lots of typical French products, French food, second-hand books in French and items inspired by the French culture, as well as rides, games, fairy floss, face-painting, and other activities for children.

There will also be activities in French – talk about francophonie, a group coming dressed from La Perouse era and yoga in French for the whole family.
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For more more information see the attached file. 

Alliance Française de Sydney will be hosting a private screening for French teachers during the 2019 Alliance Française French Film Festival. Details of the event are as follows:

Date: Wednesday 13 February 2019
Time: 6:30pm for a 7:30pm screening – a cocktail will be provided on arrival
Location: Palace Verona, 17 Oxford St Paddington
Cost: Free (each teacher may bring one guest)
Film: Le Peuple et Son Roi (One Nation, One King)

The film will be screened in French with English subtitles. Please register for the event at https://www.afsydney.com.au/community/event-rsvp/?event_id=199. For further information see the flyer attached.