LOTE

Languages Other Than English

This year again the Languages department has been very active. Students were involved in varied and motivating activities. VCE classes are now established in every language. Our students excelled again in language competitions and certificates. This reflects the quality of both our students and our staff. Throughout the year a number of excursions and incursions were organised at most year levels. They aimed at widening the range of language experiences by involving the students in authentic relevant activities. Senior Italian students took part in VCE related workshops at Melbourne University and other locations, and the French class went to a restaurant earlier in the year. Students in the middle years had also opportunities to experience the cultures associated with their own language through exciting projects in relation to topical events (eg. The Commonwealth Games). We finally are in a position to say that, at this stage, we can envisage sending two groups of students respectively to France and Italy within the next two years on reciprocal arrangements. We are very excited about this prospect, and about the further opportunities it opens up for our students. It has been a challenging and rewarding year for both staff and students. As the year is closing rapidly on us, we look forward to next year with expectation.

Mr Thierry Moran Coordinator

Congratulations to Year 10 student Justin Calache, who was awarded the first prize in the year 10 ‘Hors Concours’ (French speakers) Poetry Competition.

Via Lygon — La camminata

Lygon St is meant to be the taste of Italy and that’s what we got! There was the lovely smell of pizza and pasta in the air. As we walked, we looked at many restaurants, cafes and food stores. At last, we got to Il Gambero and had pizza.mmm! (Sebastian Oliver) I learnt about when the Italian people came to Australia. We went to Il Gambero and had the best pizza in the world! (Daniel Bendinelli) It was a fun cultural experience. We got to have really nice cake and gelato from Brunetti’s. At CO.AS.IT we learnt about the Italian migrants coming to Australia. (Nicholas Schultz) Alliance Française Poetry Competition.

In May, more than 50 French students from years 7-10 travelled to St. Kilda to compete in the annual Alliance Française Poetry Competition. The competition involves reciting a poem in French off by heart to an unfamiliar French speaking person, which can be a very unnerving experience. One by one, the students, from the obviously nervous first time students to the experienced, but equally nervous senior students, entered the judging room. Most of the students came out with smiles on their faces, and all richer for the experience. We were then able to enjoy some of the delightful tastes of Acland St. My éclair was delicious! Overall, the day was a very enjoyable one, which provided us with the invaluable experience of being able to speak French in front of an unfamiliar listener. Congratulations go to all students who undertook the difficult challenge of the Alliance Française competition.

Year 11 Poetry

Se réfugier l’eau crystalline dans le lagon se réfugier

Rêver sous une chute d’eau jouer avec ses amis prendre des bains de soleil sur les roches rêver

Se détendre aux environs naturels regardant les poissons qui se baignent et les oiseaux qui pépient l’ un avec l’autre personne n’interromp se détendre

Découvrir les cavernes obscures les crustacés et les insects qui y habitent les fleurs, les vignes, la mousse qui entournent le lagon l’art ancien laissé par les tribus indigènes découvrir

Will Hassall