LCS Newsletter - 12.02.2025

Wednesday 12th of February 2025

EDITO

✷ Save the Date ✷ Un Monde Sans Fin • 25.02 • 3:30 - 6pm • LCS Hall • All parents welcome!

Dear LCS Community,

As we prepare to unveil the EFE3D Level 3 plaque at LCS—a program by AEFE aimed at promoting sustainable practices in schools—we would like to highlight this week the commitment of our eco-committee through a wonderful initiative inspired by the graphic novel Un Monde sans Fin. Un Monde sans fin.

In resonance with the exhibition organized by the Alliance Française of Sydney around Un Monde sans fin, the LCS eco-committee, led by our teachers and involving students of all levels, is proud to bring two major initiatives to life on campus: a public speaking competition, a theater exhibition, and a selection of student works , inspired by the comic book , scheduled for February 25.

This project is inspired by the collaboration between Christophe Blain, author of the comic book (script, drawing)and Jean-Marc Jancovici, a renowned specialist in energy and climate issues (script). The exhibition, which will take place in the theater, will invite our students to explore sustainability challenges through an interactive approach.

During this event, we will also announce the winners of the Engaged Comic Strip Contest: Illustrating the Sustainable Development Goals, launched last December. This contest gives students the opportunity to express their ideas, advocate for causes they care about, and share their talent with the entire LCS community.

Participants in the public speaking competition will, in turn, be encouraged to defend their reflections and share their vision before an engaged audience.

We warmly thank our teachers, our partner the Alliance Française, and especially our students for their enthusiasm and dedication to this meaningful initiative.

We look forward to this beautiful celebration of commitment and creativity in the service of sustainable development!

Kind regards,

Agenda

Important Dates

15th of February 2025 – Sydney Accueil Gala.

20 février 2025 – Maroubra beach clean up CE2 CM1 CM2 éco-délégués.

20 février 2025 – Vaccination Y7.

21st of February 2025 – Closure of applications for the French scholarship.

25 février 2025 – Exhibition 'A World Without End.

27 février 2025 – IE University at LCS

27 février 2025 – IB Students' Art Exhibition in Marrickville.

10 mars 2025 – Careers Forum.

13 mars 2025 – LCS Carnival.

5 avril 2025 – School fair.

16 avril 2025 – Athletic Carnival.

LCS Info & Parents Meetings

Orientation Week

Dear Parents and Professionals,

As part of Orientation Week at LCS, we are organizing a Career Forum on Monday, March 10th, from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. This event is a valuable opportunity for our Y10, Y11, and Y12 students to explore different career paths and engage with professionals to better understand the realities of various fields.

To provide students with a diverse range of career insights, we are looking for volunteers willing to share their experiences and career journeys. Your participation can make a real difference in helping them make informed decisions about their future.

We hope to bring together professionals from various industries, including but not limited to:

Creativity (architects, designers, writers, marketing,...)
Analysis, design & strategy (engineers, finance, sciences, IT,...)
Communication & public relations (media, education, culture, law, diplomacy,...)
Leadership & management (entrepreneurs, event planning, defense, politics, business management,...)
Technical & skilled trades (craftsmanship, construction, civil engineering,...)
Healthcare & personal care (psychology, nursing, medicine, veterinary,...)
Innovation & exploration (cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, astronomy,...)
Organization & administration(analysts, archivists, accounting, project management,...)
Commerce & service industries (retail, hospitality, customer service,...)
Physical activity & environment (sports, landscape design, ecology,...)
Arts & culture (museum curation, theater, film,...)
International careers (tourism, humanitarian work, translation, diplomacy,...)
Transport & logistics (freight forwarding, import-export, aviation, air traffic control,...)

This list is of course, not exhaustive and we welcome professionals from all backgrounds!

If you are available and would like to contribute by sharing your career experience with our students, please fill out this form.

Thank you for your time and for supporting our students in their career exploration.

Kind regards,

The orientation team

Invoice for extracurricular activities and sports - 2nd semester 2024-2025

Invoice for extracurricular activities and sports - 2nd semester 2024-2025 Your invoice for extracurricular activities and sports activities for the 2nd semester 2024/25, (AES, after care, canteen, sports sections, etc.) will be sent to you by email during the week of February 17th. It will also be available on your Eduka portal.

French Scholarship 2025-2026

The first 2025-2026 campaign for French scholarship is now open. This concerns both renewals and first-time applications for families already residing in Australia. The deadline for submitting complete applications to the Consulate General is Friday, February 21st, 2025.

All details, brochures, and required documents can be downloaded on the Consulate's website . Please make sure to read all the instructions carefully. Any incomplete or incorrect application may be deferred or rejected. It is not necessary to schedule an appointment with the Consulate.

You can submit your application via France Transfert .

Fields to fill in:

Sender: Your email address
Recipient: social.sydney-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr (Please do not send any application directly to this email address.)

IMPORTANT :

No scholarship application will be considered if the student is not a current student at LCS or on pending arrival status (i.e., after the school has confirmed the child’s enrollment for 2025-2026).

Canteen Enrollment 1st semester 2026-2027

🍽️ Changement au menu de la cantine : le poisson désormais une semaine sur deux 🐟➡️🌭

Starting this Thursday, there will be a change to the canteen menu: fish, which was previously served once a week, will now be offered every two weeks.

For this first alternating week, the fish dish will be replaced with a delicious meal of beef sausages and mashed potatoes.

Merci de votre compréhension et bon appétit à tous ! 😊🍴

Financial Assistance 2025-2026

If you are in a difficult financial situation, we invite you to contact accounts.ar@condorcet.com.au in order to put together an application for financial assistance for the school year 2025/2026. This financial assistance is reserved for families who are not eligible for the French scholarships. Some conditions apply and any incomplete or incorrect application may be rejected.

Sydney Accueil

📅 Le samedi 15 février 2025 à partir de 18:00

Join us to celebrate Francophonie in Sydney!
🔗 Inscription ici : Ne manquez pas l’opportunité de faire partie de cette soirée IN-OU-BLI-A-BLE !

ASSOCIATION PARENTS AND FRIENDS

Association Parents and Friends

🎯 Ensemble, allons encore plus loin !
L’Association Parents & Friends travaille activement pour atteindre son objectif de collecte de fonds afin de soutenir nos projets et enrichir la vie scolaire de nos enfants. Pourquoi pas faire un don pour nous aider à y parvenir ? Chaque contribution, même modeste, compte et contribue à faire grandir notre belle communauté.

📩 Pour soutenir l’association le jour des événements, inscrivez-vous ici : IvolunteerforPFA
Ou soutenez-nous directement en faisant un don via ce lien sécurisé.

🙏 Merci pour votre générosité et votre engagement !
Kind regards,
L’Association Parents & 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

Primary

Use of Microwaves in Primary School

For safety reasons, we remind you that primary school students do not have access to microwaves or kettles in the cafeteria during lunch. It is therefore recommended that children bring a cold meal or use an insulated lunchbox.

Volunteers Needed for the Athletic Carnival

Message from Mr. Patrice Possenti, Principal of the Primary School:

Dear Parents,

We are thrilled to announce that our Athletic Carnival will take place on Wednesday, 16th April, at Snape Park, and we need YOU to help make it an amazing day!

This all-day event (9 AM – 2 PM) promises to be a fantastic experience for the students, filled with excitement, teamwork, and fun outdoor activities. However, to ensure the success of this event, we rely on the active involvement of our parent community.

We are looking for parent volunteers to:

• Follow a team throughout the day and cheer them on, or

• Lead an activity and bring the event to life.

Your participation is not only essential to the smooth running of the event but also a wonderful opportunity to share in the joy and energy of the day with your child and their peers.

If you’re available to help, please register no later than 24th February.

Thank you in advance for your support—we truly can’t do it without you. Let’s make this year’s Athletic Carnival an unforgettable day for everyone!

Registration Form

Best regards,
Patrice Possenti

SECONDARY

🇦🇺✨ Voyage éducatif à Canberra pour les élèves de 3ème du Lycée Condorcet ✨🇫🇷

The 3eme students from Lycée Condorcet, The International French School of Sydney, undertook an education tour of the national capital to extend their knowledge and understanding of themes and topics of national, social, cultural, and historical relevance in Australia.

As part of this incredible project, the students had the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage, and democracy.

Our trip to Canberra was part of a project that took a multidisciplinary approach and aligned with our school values of goodwill, respect, community, commitment and creativity. It also had meaningful curricular connections to the content covered in history, geography, French, English, science, and visual arts.

The 4-day trip incorporated and extended the curriculum in meaningful and engaging ways and significantly contributed to the skills, knowledge and understanding of Australia’s history, culture, heritage, technology, science, environment, peoples, and democracy.

The project also highlighted the interwoven history and fraternity of France and Australia; the shared values and aspirations of the two countries and their people.

Highlights of our trip included:

Participating in the Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial,
Fostering meaningful connections with peers
And a conversation with the Honourable Matt Thistlethwaite MP, Assistant Minister for Immigration during our visit to Parliament.

We greatly appreciate the contribution provided by The Australian Government in support of this project.

The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the expense of the excursion the Australian Government contributed funding of $30.00 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate will be paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion and has benefited the students co-payment.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this trip a memorable educational and human experience!

Luca décroche le titre de Champion d’État d’Aviron des moins de 16 ans 🚣‍♂️🏆

Dimanche 9 février, Luca, élève de 3e, a réalisé une performance incroyable en remportant la finale du Championnat d’État des moins de 16 ans après s’être déjà imposé en série. 🥇

With nine rowers from different states, this race brought together the best young talents from around the country. Since there is no official event for under-16s at the National Championships, Luca can be considered the unofficial national champion in his category.

He raced under the colors of the Leichhardt Rowing Club for this competition, but will represent LCS at upcoming school regattas.

Relive the final moments of his race: Watch here. Bravo Luca ! 🎉

Art Exhibition by IB Year 12 Students

As every year, with the support of their teacher, Madame Mills, the IB students had the opportunity to create and present their works at an art exhibition. This project, which reflects their creativity, passion, and dedication, is the result of many hours of work and reflection.

Please note a change of date: the exhibition will take place on February 27th, one day earlier than originally planned.

We invite you to come and discover their masterpieces and celebrate together the talent and originality of our young artists at the Coma Gallery in Marickville!

Bake Sale for the Enfants d'Asie Association

As part of a CVC project that we will highlight more next week, come support our committee in Anzac Playground for their Bake sale during recess tomorrow.

Event Details:
📅 Jeudi 13 février, 15h30 -15h45
📍 Cour Anzac Parade

Bake Sale for the Y12 Gala

Sweets for a Good Cause! Join us for our Valentine's Day Bake Sale, where you can enjoy delicious homemade treats while supporting our Gala. Our talented bakers have prepared a variety of goodies that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Event Details:
📅 Tous les mercredis à 15h15
📍 Entrée de Moverly Road

Eco-LCS

Maroubra beach clean up CM1-CM2 éco-délégués

Appel aux parents des éco-délégués CM1 et CM2 :

Would you like to come and clean Maroubra Beach with your child on February 20th? Please send an email to our Primary Mission Leader for Sustainable Development: Sandrine de Coetlogon.

sandrine.decoetlogon@condorcet.com.au

Exposition Le Monde Sans Fin

📅 SAVE THE DATE – 25 FÉVRIER | 15h30 – 18h00
🌍 Expo BD : Le Monde Sans Fin – Jancovici & Blain
🎨 Le Lycée LCS, en partenariat avec l’Alliance Française, vous invite à une exposition exceptionnelle autour de la BD Le Monde Sans Fin de Jancovici et Blain.

✨ Also on display: a selection of student projects inspired by the book and the theme of sustainable development. Come and discover their creativity and vision!

📍 Théâtre du LCS – Entrée libre

Join us for an inspiring moment of exchange and discovery!

Vaccination Y7.

Dear Parents,

NSW health will come to our school this year to offer our students of year 7 the chance to receive their vaccinations. This vaccination day will be held onThursday the 20th of February 2025.

If your child is in Year 7 and you would like him/her to receive this vaccination you can now provide online consent for their routine school vaccinations.

En 5ème, les élèves se voient offrir des vaccins gratuits contre la diphtérie, le tétanos et la coqueluche (dTpa) et le virus du papillome humain (VPH). La Nouvelle-Galles du Sud a récemment décidé qu’il n’était désormais nécessaire de recevoir qu’un seul vaccin contre le VPH.

Vaccination will only be administered at the school if consent has been received.

How to give consent ?

To complete online consent for your child’s school vaccinations, visit: https://nswhealth.service-now.com/school or use the QR code below
Follow the steps to log in to your existing ServiceNSW account. This is the same account you may already use to renew your driver’s licence. If you don’t have a ServiceNSW account, refer to ServiceNSW to create one.
Update or confirm your personal details in ServiceNSW as required.
Complete the School Vaccination Consent Form for your child/ren. You will need to:

Enter your child’s personal details
Provide the Medicare card details for you and your child
Read the linked Parent Information Sheet and privacy statement
Provide consent

Si vous ou votre enfant n’avez pas de carte Medicare, vous pouvez toujours donner votre consentement en remplissant un formulaire de consentement sur papier. Comme beaucoup de nos élèves viennent de l’étranger et n’ont pas de carte Medicare, nous avons donné aujourd’hui, le 10 Février 2025, à tous nos élèves une copie papier du formulaire de consentement.

Ce formulaire de consentement devra être retourné à l’infirmerie avant le mercredi 19 Février 2025.

The benefits of providing consent online:

easily update your child’s details
receive SMS and/or email notifications when vaccinations are given
faster upload of vaccination records to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)

For more information on routine school vaccinations, please visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/schoolvaccination.

Do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.

Best regards,
Isabel Jacobs et Julie Chappellaz,
Kind Regards, Isabel Jacobs and Julie Chappellaz Senior First Aid Officer LCS

Careers

Events @ School

IE University (Madrid, Spain) visiting LCS
The Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs at IE university will be visiting LCS on Thursday 27 February from 5.30-6.30pm in D119 to discuss undergraduate programs and the application process.
IE offers a wide range of programs in Business/Finance, Design/Architecture, Law & Communications, all in English: Learn more.

IE has great scholarships, summer programs and more to offer. All students and parents welcome. An opportunity not to be missed.

ORIENTATION WEEK @ LCS!!

Breaking news! A dedicated Orientation week with activities school wide is coming up the week commencing 10 March (after the holiday week).Stay tuned for details in upcoming newsletters and if you can help or have any questions please contact Mme Salier.

Events outside of school

ANU Open Day

This on-campus event will take place on Saturday 29 March from 9am-3pm. Planning your day is the best way to maximise your experience. Go online and register for activities, campus tours and information sessions: ANU Open DayOpen Days are ideal opportunities to explore campuses and visualise whether you can see yourself on the campus in the future!

Coming to Canada webinar
This webinar will be held on Thursday 2 February from 4pm IN FRENCH. The migration office of the Canadian consulate will share information on the Canadian job market and different visa options. Gap years, internships and career development opportunities will be discussed. Registration essential: Register to the webinar.

Discover the Navy @ HMAS Kuttabul (Woolloomooloo)
On Friday 7 March (during the holiday week) this exclusive event offers students the opportunity to tour various ships, view static displays and demonstrations as well as meet current serving Navy personnel and the ADF Careers Team. A unique opportunity. Please email/see Ms Salier ASAP if you are keen to attend.

Enrichment Activities

Cornell (USA) Precollege summer programs
Cornell offers residential and online summer programs for high school students which allow students to explore the challenge of university study whilst earning college credit. An online information session will take place 11.30am on Friday 14 February: Séance d’information Cornell.
These programs are costly but college credit can help reduce university costs if accepted.

Parcoursup 2025 Calendar

From Wednesday, January 15 to Thursday, March 13, 2025 — Registration on Parcoursup to create the candidate's file. You can make up to 10 choices, without having to rank them by preference. For certain courses, it will also be possible to make sub-choices.
Thursday, March 13, 2025 — Last day to make choices.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 — Last day to complete the file and confirm choices.
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.

AES / VACANCES

Activité pour les parents 🏸✨

Badminton: The Lycée offers all parents the opportunity to play badminton in the gymnasium every Tuesday from 6.30pm. This is a free recreational activity. For more information, please contact Blandine Vallee (blandinevallee@gmail.com), Alban Spella-Barberet (spellabarberet@gmail.com) or Christophe Chamblain (cchamblain@gmail.com).

Kapla camp/ tennis during the March holidays (5/10 years old)

Amélie (in charge of the AES Kapla) is organizing three days of Kapla building workshops (in the morning) during the March holidays at Snape Park Tennis, with the option to continue the day with a tennis camp. For more information, click here ->

GARDERIE / AFTER CARE

Dear Families,

We are pleased to announce that, for the third consecutive year, we have partnered with the Gujaga Foundation to offer Dharawal language lessons. These lessons will take place every Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:00 PM at Aftercare. Quaiden, a dedicated Dharawal teacher, will be leading the sessions for the next five weeks.

The Dharawal language is the traditional language spoken by a number of Aboriginal family groups from Sydney Harbour to the Illawarra. It is an important part of our community’s cultural heritage, and we are excited for the students to engage with it in such a meaningful way.

We look forward to another wonderful year of learning!

TEAMKIDS

🚀 Get Ready for an Exciting Vacation Care Program with TeamKids! 🎉

TeamKids au Lycée Condorcet vous propose un programme riche en aventures, en créativité et en amusement ! 🌟 Avec des ateliers captivants, des excursions palpitantes et des activités interactives, il y en a pour tous les goûts.

📅 Program Highlights:

🎩 Mon, Mar 3 – The Magic Showcase: Step into a world of wonder with Mr. Bamboozle’s magical games!
🧪 Tue, Mar 4 – Science Fun Day: Slime, rockets, and races—science has never been this exciting!
💎 Wed, Mar 5 – Jewels of Joy: Create dazzling jewelry and take home your own treasures.
🎡 Thu, Mar 6 – Planet Mino: Play, climb, and explore at this adventure-filled indoor playground.
🐝 Fri, Mar 7 – Hives Happenings: Dive into the world of bees with creative crafts and candle-making.

🌞 Program Details:
📍 Venue : Lycée Condorcet
⏰ Times 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Please arrive by 9:00 AM on excursion days)
💲 Daily Fee: From 78 $ After Max CCS: as low as 7,80 $)

✨ Limited spots available—book now! ✨
📞 For customer service : 1300 035 000 | For the team onsite : 0432 098 447

Rejoignez-nous pour des vacances pleines d’apprentissage, de rires et de souvenirs inoubliables ! 🎊

(Re)Vue Condorcet

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