Our Year 11 and 12 French students recently participated in the Alliance Française Berthe Mouchette French oral and written competitions. Both competitions are based on the structure of the external Year 12 VCAA oral and written examinations. It was a fantastic experience for our students as they head towards these exams at the end of Year 12.
Well done to all of the students who participated. This year we are pleased to announce that Phoebe T (12C1) made it through to the written section final and Veronica H (11M6) to the finals of the oral competition. We wish them all the best at the final step! Please read below student reflections from Phoebe and Veronica.
Recently we had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Alliance Française Berthe Mouchette competition. For the Year 11s, this consisted of a nine-minute oral exam as well as a written exam. We were able to dive into the topic of technology and the media for young people, discussing this multifaceted topic with an examiner, all in French! It was a fantastic experience to work on in class and outside of class, giving us something to strive towards and an opportunity to see our French flourish. The written exam was an immersive challenge which we also elected to participate in. The format mirrored that of the VCAA end of year exam, so it was an incredible opportunity to build our French skills and exam techniques.
Veronica H (11M6)
This year, I was honoured to be a finalist in the Alliance Française Berthe Mouchette Competition. At our school, all French students take part in this annual competition, which tests language skills through both oral and written exams. As a Year 12 student, I competed with over 600 other French students in Victoria before becoming a finalist for the writing section. Reaching the finals was a rewarding experience, and I was able to participate in the second round last Sunday, which involved me writing a letter in French based on the chosen topic, ‘le Pont des Arts’ (Bridge of Arts). The competition gave me the opportunity to challenge myself and my French skills whilst preparing me for the end of year exam.
Phoebe T (12C1)