1. 2014 SCHOOL PROGRAMS

2. LE TOUR DE FRANCE DE KADEL
New
In
2014 !!!
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

3. Kadel, the mascot

4. THE PROJECT
The 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, colours...

5. 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
vocabulary, grammar, oral production…
specific
objective
:
enhancing
This workshop consists of 5 units of 2 lessons each (1h/lesson).
With Kadel your students will enjoy learning French with various fun activities!

6. 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…)

7. 2014 COURSES

8. FRENCH TALES
Every 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 & parents
Time : all year long
Duration : 1 hour
Place : CBD and Chatswood

9. CLASSES FOR KIDS
Kids Term Courses
All 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 Courses
Four 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.

10. CLASSES FOR TEENAGERS
High 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 Courses
Four 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.

11. 2014 WORKSHOPS & COMPETITIONS

12. DECOUVERTE CULTURELLE WORKSHOP
New in
2014 !!!
Content : cultural knowledge for Y8 to 12
Sessions : all year long
Duration : 2 hours
Place: CBD or Chatswood
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.

13. LE FRANCAIS DANS LE MONDE WORKSHOP
NEW in
2014 !!!
Content : cultural knowledge for year 8 to 11
Sessions : March or on demand
Duration : 2 hours
Place: 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 !

14. OTHER WORKSHOPS
NEW in
2014 !!!
Prononciation 1 Workshop
Year 8 and 9
Prononciation 2 Workshop
Year 9 and 11
Révolution Workshop
Year 9 and 11
NEW in
2014 !!!
Atelier
Le Français en scène
Noël sous la neige Workshop
Year 9 and 10
‘Le Français en scène’ Workshop
Year 8 and 12

15. FOR THE HSC
Pratique de l’Oral HSC Workshop
Year 11 and 12
NEW in
2014 !!!
Neuilly sa mère Workshop
Year 12 Extension

16. CONCOURS DES ECOLES
NEW SOUTH WALES FRENCH CHALLENGE
These 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 ECOLES
Concours 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.

17. AF SCHOOL SCREENINGS
Billy and Buddy
For year 1 & 2
My Mommy is in
America and she met
Buffalo Bill
From year 6
Kirikou and the men and women
For year 2 to 6
A teacher’s guide is available when you book a School Screening.

18. For all enquiries and bookings, please contact
lyndak@afsydney.com.au
Or call 9292 5712