I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new and returning families. It has been great to see everyone settle so well into their new class routines, especially our Prep students.

Books on Wheels

It is always a pleasure to welcome Jacques and Anne from Le Van du Livre to share resources with our teachers and school community. Students have enjoyed browsing and discovering new resources during their visit to the van.  

New teachers

This term we have welcomed two new teachers to our French Bilingual Team.

Mrs Agnes Witt will be replacing Jess Connole who is going on maternity leave at the end of this week. We wish Miss Connole all the best for the arrival of the baby.

Turn to teaching in Secondary

This year in our secondary History and Geography FBP class, as well as our French language classes, we have the pleasure to have Elodie Ghestem join us as an intern as part of the Department of Education Turn to Teaching program. As part of her internship, Elodie will be conducting classroom observations and teaching under the supervision of teachers. This is a fantastic opportunity and are very excited to have Elodie join our team this year.

Links to French Curriculum

On Monday 17 February, I ran a quick session on how the learning is structured in the French curriculum. I will be emailing the PowerPoint to families by the end of this week. French curriculum documents that outline the end of cycle expectations and the end of year level expectations can be found here:

• CP / Year 1: https://eduscol.education.fr/document/13930/download
• CE1/ Year 2: https://eduscol.education.fr/document/13942/download
• CE2/ Year 3: https://eduscol.education.fr/document/13954/download
• Cycle 2 curriculum: https://www.education.gouv.fr/sites/default/files/ensel135_annexe3.pdf

Evaluations nationales

Over the last couple of weeks our Year 1, 2 and 3 students have completed the French National Assessment for French. The évaluations nationales are undertaken at the start of school every year in France and provide valuable information to the teachers with regards to students’ knowledge and understanding of French concepts. This information is used to plan and deliver targeted and differentiated learning opportunities for our students. The results will be shared with you during the parent-teacher interviews.

Enrolments for 2026

Our waitlist for 2026 is now active, you can register your interest in joining our French Bilingual Program here.

French Film Festival

The French Film Festival will be held from March 6^th to April 8^th.  The full program is now available on their website here: https://www.affrenchfilmfestival.org/brisbane

Bayard Jeunesse/ Ecole des loisirs subscription offer

Dear parents,

This year again, we encourage your child to read. Don't forget that reading is an essential skill in the learning process, along with writing and mathematics.

In partnership with Le Forum, we give you the opportunity to subscribe to books and magazines at the best price and local support in Australia.

1. Books from l'école des loisirs

Your child will receive 8 books at school during the school year from November 2024 to June 2025.

You can now order on Le Forum website - www.leforum.com.au - Ecole des loisirs  - Collection 24-25 - by selecting the grouped subscription of your choice.

Important: To facilitate the distribution of the books, please indicate in 'Your notice to us' at the time of payment the name, first name and class of the child.

2. Bayard/Milan educational magazines

Your child will receive a magazine every month at your personal address. Choose from 25 educational magazines on the world website specially designed to subscribe from overseas => www.boutique.bayard-monde.com (Use Promo Code E20 for Australia)

Important: Select   WHITES HILL on the drop-down menu so that your school benefits from free subscriptions!

Note to non-French speakers: As the website is in French language, please do not hesitate to contact leforummagz@gmail.com if you need help!

Read and Learn!

A bientôt,

Anne Mangeant - déléguée Bayard-Milan en Australie et Nouvelle-Zélande

Boutique Bayard Monde (Code Promo E20)   

French Books on Wheels / Le ForumMagz

Mob (WhatsApp): +61 413 477 229

Emma Van Cuylenberg
Head of Department – French Bilingual Program | Coordinatrice du programme bilingue français