2012 School Brochure

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2012

AllianceFranรงaise de Melbourne We teach French

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 unrivalled 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 experience 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 experience.

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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High School Students Get ready for your exams the earlier, the better!

ADO from year 7 to year 10 - $275/c$248

ADO courses are a good opportunity to improve your French skills and complement your high school studies.

VCE/IB PREPARATION CLASS - $275/c$248

All year long review of the several steps of the exams, practise both your oral and written French.

VCE/IB SPEAKING WORKSHOPS - $185/c$167

Holiday intensive program that gives you more oral practise and more vocabulary while covering VCE/IB themes and topics.

VCE Year 11 & 12 IMMERSION CAMP - $370 16-18 March 2012 – PortSea Camp

This 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 2012

Packed 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 deputy@afmelbourne.com.au or Aurélie Pierre at education@afmelbourne.com.au

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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

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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

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

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SYDNEY 6 - 25 March

French Film Festival

Special School Screenings - $10.5 /

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

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

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 Westgarth.

Free educational kits with French language activities help students and teachers get the most from their cinematic experience.

Further information at: ► www.afmelbourne.com.au/school_screenings ► www.frenchfilmfestival.org -5-

Children 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

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$375/C$338

2 hours/week over 10 weeks

Les P’tits Loups 1

Les P’tits Loups 2

3-4 years old

This 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…

5-6 years old

A fun introduction to everyday French themes (seasons, animals, colors, family, shopping) through stories, songs, handicrafts, games and dance.

Primary School Kids $283/c$255 1.5 hours/week over 10 weeks

CHILDREN

FRANCOPHONE CHILDREN

We 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.

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

7 to 11 years old

7 to 11 years old

Special Activities French is fun - $ 283

L’heure du conte - $10

Holiday 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.

Every Thursday from 4.30pm to 5.30pm (during school terms only). For children aged 4 to 6 and their parents.

3 hours /day over 5 days Story telling session

Booking essential, limited seats More information at afmelbourne.com.au or contact Alice Gauny at deputy@afmelbourne.com.au or Aurélie Pierre at education@afmelbourne.com.au

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2012 Competition Making French the best subject at school Prix Special des Ecoles Françaises – is open to bilingual students in Years 3 to 12 attending French or Bilingual Schools in Victoria. At primary level students recite poems while at secEach year more than 13,000 ondary level, students compose young Victorians bring French poems in French, bien sûr! poetry to life through recitals… but the BMC is more than just a The Alliance Française de Melbourne runs the competition and poetry competition. awards prizes (DVDs, books, Year 3 to 6 students participatCDs and encyclopedias ) to the ing in the poetry recitation are inbest students at each year level vited to portray their impressions from Years 3 to 12 in Victoria. of the poems by entering our drawing competition, “J’illustre Le Prix La Pérouse – a French Cultural trip to New Caledonia is mon poème”. awarded to the Year 11 or Year VCE preparation - Consisting 12 student who scores the highof oral conversation and written est overall mark (oral and writing examinations (Years 9-12) that skills). provide an excellent resource for VCE preparation.

The Berthe Mouchette Competition, named in honour of the Alliance Française de Melbourne’s founder, has been alive and running since 1894.

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 June Years 11-12 16th July > 18th August For 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 : competition@afmelbourne.com.au -7-

French National Diplomas Get 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 JUNIOR

The 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 education@afmelbourne.com.au

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Become a member!

of the alliance française de melbourne 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 ‘Alliance 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 Competition’s poems; ● Borrowing of three CDs/Videos for a period of two weeks.

● Borrowing of five books, including 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 - $100 To 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.

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Resource Centre Enjoy a dynamic library collection for all ages, language levels and interests!

Our collection

● Over 520 comic books both 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

Other services

● Computer with free internet access (for members & students) ● Secondhand books ● LBF TV ● Wi-fi access

Contact

For more information, contact Fabienne Roussel at library@afmelbourne.com.au

Hours

Mon-Thu: 9.00am to 8.00pm Fri-Sat: 9.00am to 6.00pm Sun 1.00pm to 6.00pm

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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?

When can we organise them?

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?

Anytime you like throughout the week! We however recommend a Friday as we have no other courses on that day.

How much do they cost?

→ If you come to Alliance française de Melbourne:

Anyone interested in French and France! We offer film lectures 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 education@afmelbourne.com.au

$20 / for a 2-hour workshop or $30 / for a 3-hour workshop.

An optional French breakfast for an extra $10 / or a buffetlunch 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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For Grades 5/6 Kirikou and the Wild Beasts

France - 2005. Dir: Michel Ocelot

Kirikou, 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 Paris

France - 2010. Dir: Jean-Loup Felicioli and Alain Gagnol

Zoé 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 Night

France - 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…

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For Years 7/8 Trouble at Timpeltill

France - 2008. Dir: Nicolas Bary

The many pranks and bad behaviour of their children have driven the parents in the small mountain village of Timpeltill to despair, 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 responsibility of governing the town.

Little Nicholas

France - 2010. Dir: Laurent Tirard Nicolas 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 Chauveron

Ducoboo, 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 family comedy embracing the values of friendship, creativity and the right to be different.

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For Years 9/10 Week-end avec César

Learn how to introduce your family to the class and talk about your favourite pastimes and food.

Activities based on Et toi ? Niveau 1, méthode de français, éd. Didier.

Rendez-vous en France

Enhance your students’ knowledge and awareness of French culture through this dynamic workshop! Packed with conversation, this workshop enables students to discover the cultural icons and regional diversity of France and become acquainted with French celebrities.

The Class

France - 2008. Dir: Laurent Cantet Teacher François Marin and his colleagues 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 - 2009 Dir: Gabriel Julien-Laferrière 14-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. Suddenly, 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 overprivileged cousin whose one ambition is to grow up to be the next Nicolas Sarkozy!

And many others available on our website! For more information, please log onto afmelbourne.com.au or contact Aurelie PIERRE at education@afmelbourne.com.au - 14 -

For VCE Units 1/2 Paris Paris

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

La Francophonie

Enhance your students’ knowledge and awareness of French cultures! Students are exposed to a variety of French-speaking cultures, enabling them to discover the diversity of “La Francophonie”: the community of over 200 million French speakers worlwide!

The Titanic Syndrome

France - 2007. Dir: Nicolas Hulot, Jean-Albert Lièvre

“The Titanic Syndrome,” directing debut of French environmental program-makerturned-eco-campaigner Nicolas Hulot, is a cinematic attempt to wake viewers up to the calamitous future we’re arguably heading for if we don’t change our ways.

Welcome

France - 2008 Dir: 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 kilometers of the English Channel when you can’t swim? ... The community of struggling 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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For VCE Units 3/4 Coco Avant Chanel

France - 2009. Dir: Anne Fontaine

Learn 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, development of sporting competition and leisure activities, development of fashion and advertising…

La Graine et le Mulet

France-2007.Dir:AbdellatifKechiche

Activities have been designed to stimulate students’ interest in the role played by immigrants 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 Rafle

France/Germany/Hungary - 2010 Dir: Roselyne Bosch Activities 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 Nina

France - 2004. Dir: Richard Dembo Learn 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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For Non French Speaking Students Discover France

Enhance students’ knowledge and awareness 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.

French at the Museum “Il était un petit navire” at the NGV

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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.

French around the world La semaine de la Francophonie

Join us for the Francophonie celebration on the 31st of March at the Alliance Française!

Take part to the writing competition: “Dismoi 10 mots”!

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Other Services FOR TEACHERS

FOR SCHOOLS

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

After school workshop

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If 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 French10% DISCOUNT speaking teachers can come Did you know that at Alliance to your premises anytime and Francaise de Melbourne a 10% (almost) anywhere!

DISCOUNT* on Course fees

applies to all French teachers?

Flying teachers NEW So hurry up! If you would like Alliance Francaise de Melto polish your skills and have bourne can send over to your the chance to practice French with others, enrol in one of our school invigilators and examiners whenever needed from courses now! *enclose or present documen- Term 3!

For $50/hour, all-included, our tation for concession. qualified French teachers will follow your instructions and NEW Conversation help you examine and assess students in their mock examiworkshops for primary school teachers and nations.

high school teachers will be organised throughout the year at For more information, Alliance Française de Melbourne. please contact Alice Gauny at deputy@afmelbourne.com.au Subsidized by the Association or AurÊlie Pierre at of French Teachers in Victoria education@afmelbourne.com.au (AFTV), these workshops are a great way to keep in touch with your French colleagues and be immersed in French for the evening. First session starting on the 14th of March - 18 -

Cultural Activities Highlights 2012 Alliance Française French Film Festival 2012 07 to 25 March

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● 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 Make Music Melbourne

Bastille Day 14 July

● Celebration of the French National Day with music and dance.

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Early Music Studio UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Beaujolais Nouveau 16 November ● A grand degustation event of this young French wine with food and live music

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Fri 18 Nov 2011 7PM TILL 10PM / $50 FuLL / $35 AFM MeMbers

● Imported French products ● Products made in Australia by French artisans express B ● Food and wine ● Free French language trial courses ● Free placement tests ● Free activities for kids

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

ALLIANCe FrANCAIse De MeLbOurNe - 51 GreY sT, sT KILDA Bookings essential: www.afmelbourne.com.au or 9525 3463

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Xmas intensive 12 > 16 Dec

Many other activities offered all year round ● Art exhibitions ● Conferences

● Music concerts ● Screenings

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

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Contact us

Alliance Franรงaise de melbourne 51 Grey Street, St Kilda Vic 3182 or PO Box 2042, St Kilda West VIC 3182 Tel: (03) 9525 3463 Fax: (03) 9525 5064 info@afmelbourne.com.au www.afmelbourne.com.au

Office hours

Mon-Thu: 9.00am to 8.30pm Fri-Sat: 9.00am to 6.00pm Sun 1.00pm to 6.00pm

How to find us

Melway: 58 A9 Trams: 16 , 96, 3a Fitzroy Street 3, 5, 64, 67 St Kilda Junction (3, 64, 67 Alma Road) Please note on site parking is limited

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