LCS Newsletter - 07.05.2025

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Volunteers needed 14 juillet 🎇 Bastille Day

Take Part in the Bastille Day Celebration: Become a Key Player in an Event Organized by the Consulate and the French Embassy in Australia

The Consulate of France wishes to mark this year’s celebration of Bastille Day by commemorating the Fête de la Fédération. Held on July 14, 1790, it was one of the most powerful moments of national unity our country has ever experienced, and one of the most widely supported events of the French Revolution. More than any other, it symbolizes the legacy that revolutionary values have passed on to the Republic and to modern democracy.

This commemoration will take the form of a short dramatic reenactment, featuring a narrator recounting the events, readings from Jules Michelet’s writings on the Fête de la Fédération, one or two witnesses of the ceremony, and a choir representing the people (who were the main actors of the original celebration). This choir will be mixed, intergenerational, and will reflect the diversity of today’s French population.

We are therefore looking for volunteers to play these various roles — people of all genders, all ages (including both parents and children!), and all backgrounds, whether native French speakers or fluent in French.

This commemoration will take place during the reception traditionally hosted by the Ambassador and the Consul General of France for representatives of the New South Wales authorities and the French community in Sydney. The reception will be held on July 12 or 13, in the late afternoon, in Sydney’s CBD (venue to be confirmed, possibly the State Library on Macquarie Street).

Rehearsals (no more than 3 or 4) will take place between June 15 and July 10. If needed, a meeting could be organized in early April to present the project in more detail.

Send your application to: communication@condorcet.com.au

Agenda

Important Dates

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 – SurfAid – Movie Night.

From May 8 to May 23, 2025 – Author Michael Escoffier visits LCS.

Friday, May 9, 2025 - SurfAid – Bondi’s Cup.

Vendredi 16 mai 2025 – Theater Performance AES "What a Story".

From May 19 to May 23, 2025 – Reading week.

Lundi 19 mai – Book Character Costume Parade (Preschool to Year 6)

Jeudi 22 mai – Open Day For Parents - Reading week

Saturday, May 24, 2025 – Performance 1 – Notre Dame de Paris – registrations open ⬇️.

From May 28 to June 20 – End-of-Year Performances of the Primary School.

Thursday, May 29, 2025 – National Final of 'Lève ta Voix' (Raise Your Voice).

Thursday, May 29, 2025 – Performance 2 – ‘Notre Dame de Paris’ – registrations open ⬇️

Saturday, May 31, 2025 – Performance 3 – ‘Notre Dame de Paris’ – registrations open ⬇️

Thursday, June 5, 2025 – Exposition Kapla des CE1.

Friday, June 20, 2025 –Graduation CM2ABCD.

Friday, June 20, 2025 – Graduation GS.

Friday, June 20, 2025 – Graduation Y12.

Friday, June 27, 2025 « Pyjama Day »

LCS Info & Parents Meetings

Lycée Condorcet in the Spotlight!

Lycée Condorcet is proud to be featured in an article published in the Good Weekend supplement of the Sydney Morning Herald, dated Saturday, April 26. This article highlights the academic excellence and innovative projects of our school, particularly around bilingualism, as well as the commitment of our school community. This is a wonderful recognition for all our students, teachers, and families who contribute every day to bringing to life the values of openness, ambition, and success.

Read the article by downloading the link below.

Notice of Withdrawal

In the event of a potential departure from the school, a notice period of 6 weeks must be observed before the last day of class, which is Monday, 19 May, in order to avoid a $400 penalty. The withdrawal form must be completed on Eduka after cancelling your child's re-enrolment with the Admissions Office at: inscriptions@condorcet.com.au

On the menu: delicious dishes for the little ones... and a thought for Dimitrios 💛

Hi everyone,

The preschool menu until the end of the school year is available below. Plenty to delight our little foodies for these last few weeks!

We also wanted to inform you that Dimitrios, our favorite barista, had to return to Greece for family reasons. We will miss his smile and energy greatly, but rest assured: he will be back in August. In the meantime, the entire canteen team remains mobilized to welcome you with the same good humor.

Thank you for your understanding and support!

Association Parents and Friends

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Join the private groups of the community: LCS Buddy sur WhatsApp et P&FA LCS sur Facebook.

For suggestions, contact the P&FA team at association.parents@condorcet.com.au

BOOK WEEK

📚✨ Reading Week: Costumes, Stories, and a Special Author Visit!

From May 19 to 23, our school will be celebrating Reading Week — a joyful occasion to highlight books, share favourites, and even meet a real author!

🗓️ Highlights of the Week:

📖 Monday, May 19 – Book Character Parade
Students from Preschool to Year 6 are invited to come dressed as their favourite book character! A colourful and creative way to kick off the week with imagination and fun. (Event for students only) (Événement réservé aux enfants)

📖 Tuesday, May 20 – Drop Everything and Read
A 15-minute reading break for everyone — a calm moment to pause and dive into a good book. 📚

📖 Wednesday, May 21 – Reading Marathon
A full day dedicated to reading, with opportunities in every class to enjoy books, discover new stories, and read just for the pleasure of it. 📖✨

📖 Thursday, May 22 – Open Day for Parents
Parents, this day is also your reading celebration!

Stand de dédicaces avec l’auteur Michael Escoffier ✍️
Brocante de livres organisée par les P&F (Parents & Friends) 📚
Ma petite Librairie – un stand de livres pour tous les âges 📖
Pages for Change – an initiative to support access to books for all
The BCD and the CDI will exceptionally be free access, to explore, stroll, read or discuss books.

A week to celebrate the joy of reading, to connect through stories, and to remind ourselves that books open doors to endless journeys.

Fundraising Campaign – Dymocks Children’s Charities

from 5 to 23 May 2025

We are delighted to announce our participation in a fundraising campaign in partnership with Dymocks Children’s Charities (DCC), from May 5 to 23, 2025.

Every dollar raised will be used to enrich our English library with new books. Even better: DCC will double that amount to provide resources to a struggling school. Your contribution supports two schools at once!

🎁 Comment contribuer ?

Online, via this secure link: Make a donation

Or by bringing a gold coin on the day of our Book Character Parade, which will take place on Monday, May 19, 2025.

Thank you for your generosity and support for reading for all children!

Primary

Prozap Science Presentation – from Preschool to Year 6

A wonderful day of science and sharing at school!

On Tuesday, May 6, all classes came together to share their work as part of the school-wide Prozap Science project. Each group presented their methods, experiments, successes, and even their mistakes, in a spirit of curiosity and open exchange. This special moment of sharing was particularly enriching, encouraging collaboration and the discovery of each other's unique approaches.

A big congratulations to all the classes for their dedication and the quality of their presentations!

Jordane Grand-Girard

Selection Tests

Talent Identification Program & School Sports Sections

This week, the EPS team will be visiting classes from CE2 to CM2 to present the Talent Identification program. On this occasion, students will discover the objectives of this program as well as the selection tests.

From this Friday, May 9th, families interested in this program will be able to obtain all the practical information concerning these tests on Eduka: dates, times and conditions of participation. Registration will be open from May 12th (from 8 a.m.) to May 18th, via the Eduka platform. You will then be able to register your child for one of the sports activities offered by the establishment for these selection tests: tennis, badminton, surfing or swimming.

Please note: the registration dates for the LCS school sports section selection tests (to enter or remain there) are identical to those for the Talent Identification program and will be completed directly on Eduka. The selection tests for the sports sections only concern next year's secondary school students (CM2 this year to première). All information concerning the sports sections offered by the high school will also be posted on Friday, May 9.

Invitation to the CE1 Kapla Exhibition

The CE1 students are happy to invite you to their large Kapla exhibition, the fruit of their collective work, their imagination and their perseverance!

The exhibition will be open to all parents on Thursday, June 5, in the school theater,
from 3:25 p.m. (school dismissal time) until 6 p.m..

Come and discover their constructions, as creative as they are impressive, and share with them the pride of this original project focused on architecture, cooperation, and play.

We look forward to seeing you there in large numbers!

First "bush school" experience for the PSA and PSB classes!

Last week, the students of PSA and PSB had a wonderful adventure by having school outdoors at Randwick Park. It was an opportunity for the children to explore nature in a different way through a series of sensory and fun workshops.

On the program:
– color hunt
– insect observation with a magnifying glass
– land art creation
– making small perfume jars
– motor skills trail on logs
– discovery of a vegetable garden in the heart of nature

Une journée riche en découvertes, en rires et en émerveillement.
Nos petits aventuriers sont repartis les poches pleines de trésors, et la tête pleine de souvenirs. 🦗🌳🍄‍🟫

SECONDARY

Easter at the middle and high school: mission accomplished! 🐣

Just before the holidays, the School Life team celebrated Easter with a colorful awards ceremony for the middle and high school students!

On the program:
– An egg hunt that got everyone moving, looking for precious hidden surprises
– A hat competition where originality and audacity were clearly the order of the day

Result: lots of laughs, (very) creative ideas... and some great gifts to reward the most inspired!

Well done to all the participants, and thank you for this great atmosphere!

SPORT

🏸 Badminton Tournament – Students from CM1 to 6th grade 🏸

Dear Parents,

A badminton tournament is being organized for students from CM1 to 6ème, on Thursday, June 5, from 3:45 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the main gymnasium.
Prerequisites: players must be able to exchange at least 10 consecutive shots.
Meeting point: in front of the main gymnasium, in sportswear (mandatory).
The high school can provide rackets if necessary.
If you are certain that your child will be able to participate, please complete the registration form.

Sportively,

🏐 Handball: Final preparation match with the UNSW club 🏐

On Thursday, April 17, our LCS team had the pleasure of meeting the players from the UNSW club for the third and final time as part of their preparation for the Handball Championship, which will take place on May 15.

These exchanges provided an opportunity to strengthen our team cohesion, test different game strategies, and benefit from the experience of seasoned players.

A big thank you to the UNSW team for their commitment and sportsmanship throughout this collaboration!

Dans les coulisses de

"Quelle histoire?!": abold show combining history and theater

55 of you voted to choose the play's poster — Thank you so much for your participation.
Poster #2 was chosen!

Register here to reserve your place and come applaud our young actors on Friday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m.

🎭 Comédie Musicale : Notre-Dame de Paris 🎭

After several months of rehearsals, the students of the Lycée Condorcet are preparing to take the stage with Notre-Dame de Paris.
Quasimodo, Esmeralda, Frollo, Phoebus and Clopin will be played with energy and emotion by a troupe of passionate young actors.

Under the direction of Jean-Patrick Le Gall and Gédéon Chevallier, this new creation promises to be a highlight of the school's life.

🗓️ Performance dates and registration forms:

We can't wait to see many of you there!

Careers

Events @ School

Monash University visits LCS

Monash is currently ranked 37th best university in the latest QS 2025 world rankings! Come find out why Monash is so highly ranked on Thursday, May 29 at 5:30 pm in Room D119.
Monash offers a wide range of single and double degrees and is Australia's largest university, with campuses in Malaysia, Italy, India, and China!
All students and parents are welcome.

Events outside of school

UNSW Webinar: Science Information Evening
For students interested in science, register for this information session on Wednesday, May 21, from 6 to 7 p.m. to learn more about degrees offered, embedded internships, industry partnerships, and more:
Registration link

UNSW Webinar: Law and Justice Information Night
Learn about degree options, admission requirements, career opportunities, and more!
Register now for Wednesday, May 14, 6-7 p.m.:
Registration link

Enrichment Activities

Online Precollege Programs – Northwestern University
Designed for high school students and taught by internationally renowned professors, these programs offer a wide variety of courses and mentor support. They take place during summer breaks and require a simple application and registration fee:
Learn More

International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition
This international competition invites interested students to solve five challenging problems. The qualification phase ends on July 4.
More information here

Registration procedure for students returning to France.

For entry into middle school (up to 3rd grade):

Parents must contact the local middle school directly. On the academic websites, they can consult the list of middle schools available in their area (based on their place of residence).

For entry into the second year of secondary school: applications are entered on AFFELNET by the Lycée Condorcet. Parents must consult the training offers from the academic website of their place of residence or the national consultation website. They have ten assignment wishes ranked according to their order of preference. They complete the wish entry assistance form provided by the PRIO, upon request, the week of the start of the Easter holidays. This form is then completed by the head teacher (for the student assessment part). The computerized entry (AFFELNET) is carried out by the establishment at the beginning of June. This entry provides a summary sheet which constitutes the central element of the file which will be sent to the DSDEN of the department of residence.

To find out the precise schedule for each academy, consult AFFELMAP

Monday, May 5 to Monday, May 26, 2025: submission of admission requests for the desired programs by families.
Starting Friday, June 13, 2025: organization of a pre-assignment tour.
Friday, June 27, 2025: publication of the assignment results according to the schedule set for each academy and the start of high school registrations.

For entry into the final cycle (high school senior year):

It is handled on a case-by-case basis depending on the academy or department of residence. Most often, placement in the 1st year of general high school is reviewed by a departmental commission and requires submitting a file to the DSDEN, which can be downloaded from the academic or departmental websites. However, some academies use the AFFELNET assignment procedure (see above).

This information is specified on AFFELMAP. In rare cases, requests may be sent directly to the head of the high school in the recruitment area.

Supporting your child in their career guidance: two tools to discover

This week, we present two tools to help your child find their path:

Come and discover or rediscover the section "I am a parent" in the Future(s) tab on the Onisep.fr website. 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 helps young people discover the daily life of the professions in a realistic way and in story format, just like on social networks, in order to help them with their career guidance.

Parcoursup 2025 Calendar

Monday, June 2, 2025 — Start of the main admission phase. New: Between Friday, June 6 and Tuesday, June 10, 2025: rank waiting list choices.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 — Start of the complementary phase: possibility to make up to 10 new choices for courses with available places.
Thursday, July 10, 2025 — End of the main phase.
Thursday, September 11, 2025 — End of the complementary phase.

The selection of specialty subjects for parents and students in 10th and 11th grades. here.

An overview of French higher education for parents and students in 11th and 12th grades. here.

The Parcoursup process for parents and students in 11th and 12th grades here.

Recognition of diplomas issued by business, engineering, and art schools:

When making choices on Parcoursup or through admissions outside of Parcoursup, it is essential to verify the recognition of diplomas issued by higher education institutions. This verification is crucial to ensure successful integration into the job market and to facilitate potential further studies at the master's level or beyond. To assist you in this process:

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Île-de-France offers an overview of the certifications awarded by public and private schools.

The Official Bulletin of the Ministry of Higher Education and ResearchIn its edition of February 12, 2024, lists the business and engineering schools authorized to award diplomas conferring the bachelor's degree.

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