Newsletter

Wednesday 3rd of September 2025

Important Dates

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 –Registration for a second activity at the Sports Associations.

From September 3 to 5, 2025 6th and 1st grade camp.

Friday, September 5, 2025 –Closing of registrations for Sports Associations.

Monday, September 8, 2025 – Start of the Sports Associations service.

Lundi 8 septembre 2025 – Conférence Allambie : Comment aider son enfant ? Marie Charlotte Clerf

September 9, 2025 – Class photo for high school students.

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 – Coffee and Croissant Q&A Allambie

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 – Class photo for primary school students.

Thursday, September 11, 2025 – Class photo for kindergarten students.

Thursday, September 11, 2025 – CP, CE1 and CE2 Assembly.

Thursday, September 11, 2025 – CM1 and CM2 Assembly.

Saturday, September 13, 2025 – P&F Breakfast.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 – 1st Cycle 2 Student Council.

Thursday, September 18, 2025 – 1st Cycle 3 Student Council.

Friday September 26, 2025 – Crazy hair Day.

Friday, September 26, 2025 – Parents & Friends AGM.

Friday, September 26, 2025 – LCS Guinguette: All parents are welcome.

Saturday, December 13, 2025 –LCS Christmas Market.

EDITO

Dear Parents,

As the week of awareness and prevention of harassment in schools approaches, the LCS would like to remind everyone of the charter that guides the actions carried out within our school community.

True to its dual commitment, with the NSW campaign R U OK? and in line with the French interministerial plan to combat bullying introduced in 2023, the LCS is pleased to present the program for the cycle that will be held on our campus from September 8 to 10. As a highlight of this week, we will have the honor of welcoming Marie-Charlotte Clerf, trainer and co-facilitator of the Résis network, on Monday, September 8. Her arrival will mark a new step in the training of our staff and in raising awareness among our entire school community.

We invite you to participate in two highlights next week:

 

The safety and well-being of our students are at the heart of our educational priorities. Through these initiatives, we will reaffirm our policy and principles of action to prevent and address any situation of harassment and intimidation at Lycée Condorcet.

LCS Info & Parents Meetings

Wellbeing RU OK Allambie

Meet the LCS Team

1. The Wellbeing Unit

The LCS Wellbeing Unit brings together the school psychologist and specialized members of the educational community. Supervised by the Compliance Office, its role is to support students, parents, and teachers in the prevention and management of issues related to bullying, school climate, and mental health.

2. The Allambie Team

The Aboriginal word Allambie means "peaceful place" and comes from the Dharug people, traditional owners of the land that is now Allambie Heights, Sydney. At LCS, this name symbolizes our desire to promote respect, well-being and listening. Founded a few years ago, the Allambie team, led by secondary school teacher Frédérique Page, aims to set up workshops and dialogue sessions, in particular to raise awareness about bullying prevention and promote a school "without bullying, without disorder, without rowdiness". A question? We invite you to write to us at the following address: allambie@condorcet.com.au for secondary schools and allambie.primaire@condorcet.com.au for primary schools.

3. Our Guiding Principles

Our approach is based on:

It is based on three principles:

  1. Réponse systématique : tout incident signalé est pris en compte et reporté en fonction de sa nature à l’équipe wellbeing ou à Allambie
  2. Approche adaptée à l’âge : chaque intervention tient compte du développement de l’enfant.
  3. Suivi individualisé : chaque situation est analysée selon son contexte.

4. The Intervention Framework

  • Les enseignants : premiers relais auprès des élèves.
  • La direction reçoit, suit les signalements et coordonne l’action éducative.
  • Le protocole d’établissement garantit un traitement rigoureux des situations, l’information des familles et la mise en place de mesures adaptées.

5. The Shared Concern Method (SCM)

Among the various ministerial directives and partnerships, the LCS has adopted, since 2019, the Method of Shared Concern (MPP) and collaborates with the RÉSIS association, founded by:

  • Jean-Pierre Bellon, professor of philosophy, specialist in school bullying,
  • Marie Quartier, professor of literature and psychologist, expert in victim support.

MPP is a non-punitive method that:

  • Promotes empathy and collective responsibility,
  • Involves the students concerned in the search for solutions,
  • Applies with the agreement of the target student and their family.

This approach, derived from educational science, has proven to be more sustainable than sanctions alone.

6. A Collective Approach

Combating bullying requires everyone's commitment: students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Together, we build a safe and supportive school environment.

As defined in the LCS Code of Conduct, this means working in partnership with the school in a spirit of collaboration, in order to achieve the best for everyone. This includes prioritizing direct communication with the school and not hesitating to contact the administration if you have a question, doubt, or concern.

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Class of 2025 photo orders

Class photo orders are now open.

Secondary: Tuesday, September 9

Elementary: Wednesday, September 10

Kindergarten: Thursday, September 11

In order to receive your child's class photo, it is imperative to place your order before Monday, September 8th in the evening.
Only ordered photos will be printed and distributed.

To order, please visit: orders.laurendaniels.com.au
and enter the school access key: QA35RYYR

Student uniform

  • For Kindergarten students: school uniform is compulsory.

  • For Elementary and Secondary students: it is strongly recommended to wear a light or pastel top, combined with dark bottoms, in order to obtain harmonious photos.

  • Generally speaking, we recommend avoiding patterned or overly brightly colored clothing and opting for plain, light-colored clothing near the face.

Photos of siblings

Sibling photos will take place in the gymnasium located on the first floor of the new building. Entrance will be exclusively through the main entrance on Moverly Road. Please accompany your children before, during, and after the photoshoot.

Only secondary school students are allowed to remain unsupervised. However, they are not allowed to accompany their siblings in primary school.

Sibling photo schedules

Tuesday, September 9

  • 7:45 – 8:00: Last names beginning with A to C
  • 8:00 – 8:15: Last names beginning with D to F
  • 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.: Students have class or sports at 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday, September 10

  • 7:45 – 8:00: Last names beginning with G to J
  • 8:00 – 8:15: Last names beginning with K to M
  • 8:15 – 8:30: Last names beginning with N to R
  • 8:30 – 8:45: Last names beginning with S to Z and students having class or sports at 8:00

Thank you for your cooperation,

The LCS Team

Commande photos / photos orders

Being a parent delegate

Following Mr. L’Hotellier’s presentation on Monday, September 1st, we are pleased to share with you the presentation “Being a Parent Delegate”.

If you would like to know more about existing parent delegate lists or have questions about creating your own list, please contact aurelie.vidor@condorcet.com.au.

French School Scholarships 2025-2026 - second campaign

The second 2025-2026 campaign is open. It concerns only:

  • the first applications from families settled in Australia after the deadline for submitting applications for the first period (February 21, 2025),
  •  requests for revisions (following a change in family or professional situation, for example),
  • applications adjourned during the first period.

The deadline for receipt of complete files by the Consulate General is set for Friday, September 26, 2025.

You will find all the procedures with supporting documents to download on the Consulate website: https://au.ambafrance.org/Campagnes-de-bourses-scolaires-2025-2026

Please be sure to read all instructions carefully. Any incomplete or incorrect application may be rejected. There is no need to make an appointment at the consulate. 

No scholarship application will be considered if the applicant student is not already enrolled in the establishment or awaiting enrollment(i.e. after the establishment has confirmed the child's enrollment for 2025-2026).

PORTAL: 

Families have the option to submit their application for school assistance directly online using the link : https://scolaide.aefe.gouv.fr

In case of difficulties, families can still submit their application via the "France Transfert" platform: https://francetransfert.numerique.gouv.fr/upload

Fields to fill in :
Sender: Your email address
Destinataire = social.sydney-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr (please do not send any files directly to this email address)

LCS financial help 

If you are experiencing financial hardship, we invite you to contact accounts.ar@condorcet.com.au to apply for financial assistance for the upcoming school year. This financial assistance is reserved for families who are not eligible for French scholarships. Certain conditions apply.

Important : Rappel Inscriptions Cantine 2025-2026

We have noticed many oversights regarding canteen registrations. To ensure everything is in order, please check your child's registration status on the EDUKA platform and send an email to accounts@condorcet.com.au for any new semester registrations.

For secondary school students awaiting the final timetable for September 1st, you will have until September 5, 2025, to make final changes to your canteen registration. After this date, no changes will be possible.

Important : Rappel Inscriptions Cantine 2025-2026

We have noticed many oversights regarding canteen registrations. To ensure everything is in order, please check your child's registration status on the EDUKA platform and send an email to accounts@condorcet.com.au for any new semester registrations.

For secondary school students awaiting the final timetable for September 1st, you will have until September 5, 2025, to make final changes to your canteen registration. After this date, no changes will be possible.

PARENTS & FRIENDS

📣 Hear ye, hear ye, dear LCS parents!

The Parents and Friends Association of Lycée Condorcet works hand in hand with the school to organize events throughout the year designed to bring families together, create bonds, and strengthen our wonderful school community.

And to start the 2025-2026 school year off right, we are pleased to invite you and your children to a back-to-school breakfast in a good mood!

All parents and their children are welcome, whether you are new to LCS or already familiar with the school—this event is open to all, in a spirit of inclusion and conviviality.

📍 Where: Randwick Environment Park
📅 Date : Samedi 13 septembre 2025
Time: de 8h à 11h

This will be an opportunity to meet up, get to know each other and discover the projects and events that the association is preparing for this year.

🛠️ Want to help out?
Si vous êtes disponibles pour aider à l’installation avant ou au rangement après l’événement, vous êtes les bienvenus !

See you really soon!
– The LCS Parents and Friends Association team

📧 Contact: association.parents@condorcet.com.au

✨ Retour sur les grands moments de 2025 ! Un grand merci à P&F: à Faïza, Fiona, Mia et à tous les bénévoles, vivement la prochaine édition ! 

✨ Throwback to the highlights of 2025! A big thank you to P&F, Faïza, Fiona, Mia, and all the amazing volunteers ! Already looking forward to 2026! 🎉

Guinguette 2025 edition

It's time to get together and celebrate the start of the new school year! LCS and the Parents & Friends Association are pleased to invite you to a welcome cocktail on Friday, September 26, 2025.

In a “guinguette” atmosphere, it will be an opportunity to share a friendly moment and welcome the families who have recently joined us. 

To participate, please register via the attached form. Childcare will also be available that evening.

To help us organize everything as best as possible, please confirm your participation and that of your children (by registering them for daycare) before Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Primary

Cycle 2 and 3 Back-to-School Meeting

Dear parents, following the back-to-school meeting for Cycle 2, please find below the link to the presentation, as well as an information file.

SPORT

French Tennis Open in Sydney – October 4 & 5, 2025

The Sydney Open Tennis Championships return for their 12th edition on October 4 and 5, 2025, at the Eastside Tennis Centre in Kingsford, with the support of BNP Paribas.
This tournament, open to all tennis enthusiasts, is a fundraising event for Redkite, a charity that supports families affected by childhood cancer in Australia and New Caledonia.

Four competition categories are offered: Men, Women, Juniors (11-13 and 14-17 years old), and Doubles (all ages). Each participant is guaranteed to play three group matches with players of the same level, and registration for doubles is free for those registered for singles.

Join this sporting and friendly event while supporting a great cause. The tournament is open to all levels – grab your rackets! 😊

For more information and registration, click HERE.

 

Secondary School Sports Associations (AS)

Registration via Eduka – not to be missed:

  • Wednesday, September 3 at 8 p.m.: possibility to register for a second activity, depending on the places remaining

  • Friday, September 5 at 8 p.m.: end of registration

⚠️ No cancelation will be accepted after this date.

Activity

Day

Venue

Times

Level of students

     
AS surf 
Monday
(After the October holidays)
Let’s Go Surfing
Maroubra beach
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.Year 6 to Year 12 (including IB)
Beginner – Intermediate Level
AS badmintonWednesdayEPS room5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Year 6 to Year 12 (including IB)
AS tennisThursdaySnape Park Tennis Club5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Year 6 to Year 12 (including IB)
Beginner level
AS handball middle schoolTuesdayLarge high school gymnasium4:40 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.Year 6, 7 and 8
AS high school handballThursdayLarge high school gymnasium5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Y9 to Y12 (including IB)
AS rugbyThursdayPionners Park4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Year 6 to Year 12 (including IB)
AS footballMondayHeffron Park, Synthetic field6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Y8 to Y12 (including IB) for girls – Y7 to Y12 (including IB) for boys

Whether it's for fun, fitness, a challenge or team spirit, join the secondary school AS and experience an enriching sporting year!

The LCS Physical Education Team. 

ECO LCS

Clean Up Day with the Maroubra community

Maroubra Beach – Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10am–11am

To celebrate World Clean Up Day, Decathlon Australia is organizing a special cleanup on the golden sands of Maroubra Beach. The meeting point is at Arthur Byrne Reserve, near the skatepark and car park—a flag will mark the meeting point.

One ​​Hour for the Environment
From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., participants can spend one hour doing a guided beach cleanup. The activity is open to everyone, including children (accompanied by an adult).

Equipment provided
Decathlon will provide gloves and bags to facilitate waste collection.

A collective gesture
This initiative aims to raise awareness about coastal protection and encourage simple but effective actions to preserve our environment.

Free event – ​​registration required
Participation is free, with prior registration on Eventbrite.

Careers

Events at school

Session d’information Bocconi

📅 Tuesday, September 9 at 5:30 p.m.

Bocconi, located in Milan, Italy, is ranked 10th in the world for its business school. It offers six bachelor's programs taught in English, as well as dual degrees with HEC and a global Bachelor of Business program with USC & HKUST. Learn more about the programs, admission requirements, and get all your questions answered.

Events outside of school

Journée Portes Ouvertes – UNSW
Ce week-end, planifiez votre visite et inscrivez-vous aux séances d’information, découvrez l’ambiance du campus et profitez de la nourriture gratuite !
📅 Samedi 6 septembre de 9h à 16h
👉 Ne manquez pas cette opportunité d’apprendre, de vous amuser et de vous familiariser avec la vie sur le campus.
🔗 https://www.openday.unsw.edu.au/

Parcours d’études en Psychologie & Conseil
L’Université de Tasmanie organise une session en ligne le mercredi 17 septembre de 18h à 19h sur ces filières très demandées.
🔗 Register here!

Enrichment Activities

Sommet Junior de Leadership de l’ONU
Organisé par l’UTS les 20 et 21 septembre, cet événement est une introduction dynamique à UN Youth, destiné aux élèves de 5ᵉ et 4ᵉ (Year 7 & 8).
📅 Date limite d’inscription : 6 septembre
💲 Coût : 50 $
👉 Une opportunité unique à ne pas manquer !
🔗 Enrolment

Information and guidance resources 2026

Highscool

Independently, from your Pronote account (parents and students).

You have access to an excellent orientation tool at any time from the Pronote space: IJ box.

IJ box is: 345 thematic files, more than 1,000 professions, 200 sectors of activity, 1,300 listed diplomas, 70,000 useful addresses, 9,000 websites, 50 quizzes, 30 tutorials, 200 career videos – advice – studies.

  • Access the CIDJ Youth Info guidance tool: on the Pronote homepage, select “access the CDI e-sidoc portal (secondary)” then click on the digital resources tab (vertical bar on the right), then click on the IJ box youth info icon at 360.

Happy (re)discovery!

Middle and high school

Come and discover or rediscover the section “I am a parent (https://www.onisep.fr/avenir-s/s-informer-sur-l-orientation)” in the Future(s) tab on the website Onisep.fr.

Parents will be able to find advice and information to support their child in building their career path, as well as the replay on demand of a webinar specially dedicated to them: How to best support your child in their career choices?

The Wilbi application (https://wilbi-app.com/) to discover the daily life of the professions in a realistic way and in story format, like on social networks, in order to help young people in their career orientation.

Or Parcours métiers (https://www.parcoursmetiers.tv/) also allows you to watch more than 13,000 videos on careers selected by young middle and high school students.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about academic and post-baccalaureate/IB guidance in France: orientation@condorcet.com.au

TEAMKIDS

🌼 Have fun with TeamKids during spring break!

There is something for everyone:

→ New experiences and activities every day
→ Qualified and exceptional educators
→ Healthy and delicious snacks
→ CCS-approved reception

👉 Cliquez ici the following link to discover the program of the Lycée Condorcet de Sydney and reserve your place today.

(Re)Vue Condorcet

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