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Wednesday the 15th of May 2024

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Dear LCS community,

The French School of Shanghai kicked off the CAPN 2024 at the beginning of the week.
Students were welcomed with an opening ceremony, marking the start of this highly anticipated competition. Before diving into the aquatic arena, teams had the opportunity to introduce themselves, thereby reinforcing team spirit and camaraderie.

This major event would not have been possible without the tremendous support of the teachers, who accompanied the students throughout their preparation. Their dedication and commitment were essential in creating an environment conducive to the success and fulfilment of the participants.

Currently, our LCS swimmers proudly lead the pack among other schools in the Asia-Pacific region, but the competition continues for another 3 days! We wish them good luck and eagerly follow their performances!
We will keep you informed of the final results, so stay tuned!

Kind regards, 

Nicolas L’Hotellier,

Principal

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End of year shows

Important Dates

16th of May 2024–Night at school GS A & B.

17th of May 2024–SurfAid Cup at Bondi - Come support the LCS surfers.

19th of May 2024–Inter-School Badminton Championship.

2Oth of May 2024–International Day of the Bees: Meeting and workshop with Saverio Russo, Founder of Billion Bees.

22nd of May 2024–Inter-School Handball Championship.

22nd of May 2024–Sports carnival at Snape park.

27th of May 2024–Vaccination Y7 and Y10.

27 - 31st of May 2024-Kapla workshop in primary.

28th of May 2024– Maternelle : Multi-level project meeting

29 - 31st of May 2024-Y8 camp.

30th of May 2024–Final of the "Lève ta voix" competition. 

4th of June 2024–Danse les jeux : Flash Mob.

17th of June 2024–LCS Awards Ceremony.

21st of June 2024–Graduation ceremonies. 

Come support the LCS surfers at Bondi.

Communauté LCS & RDV Parents

Reminder of unpaid invoices: 

In order to complete the validation of your child's re-enrolment for the 2024/25 school year or their withdrawal, please verify that your Please ensure that your Eduka account is up to date and that all fees for the 2025–2026 academic year have been settled. account is up to date and cleared of all invoiced charges (canteen, AES, camps, late fees, after care, etc.). Thank you in advance for your attention and for your payment.

LCS Financial Assistance 2024/25 : application deadline - 31/05/24

If you are in a difficult financial situation, an application for financial assistance can be submitted to the financial department. This assistance is granted subject to conditions.

Please contact accounts.ar@condorcet.com.au in order to put together an application form for the school fees 2024-25. 

Notice of departure 

In the event of a departure from the school, a notice period of 6 weeks must be observed before the last day of classes, which is Monday, May 20th, to avoid a deduction of $250. The departure form is to be filled out on Eduka after cancelling the re-enrollment of your child with the admissions service : inscriptions@condorcet.com.au

Max Ducos at LCS

Max Ducos, French author and artist, was the guest of honour at Lycée Condorcet de Sydney (LCS) this week for a series of interactive events. Last Friday and this morning, families had the opportunity to meet Max Ducos during a book signing session.

Through the reading of his captivating books, Max has managed to capture the imagination of young readers, transporting them to extraordinary worlds where adventure and discovery await.

Beyond just reading, students also had the opportunity to interact with Max Ducos, asking questions about his creative process, inspirations, and artistic journey. 

We thank Max Ducos for sharing his art with the younger generations.

Randwick - Youth center opening

We were honored to receive an invitation to the Randwick City Council event on Saturday, May 11th, for the opening of the new Youth Centre. The esteemed Mayor of Randwick, Philipa Veitch, warmly welcomed our team, and it was a pleasure to meet her. The event was a beautiful celebration, marked by inspiring discussions and a ceremony organized by the Gujaga Foundation.
Thank you for organising such a remarkable gathering, and to Mayor Veitch for her hospitality. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and seizing opportunities to contribute positively to our community.

LCS's canteen

Meet Amy, the heart of our school canteen.
Amy has been part of the LCS community for 12 years now. With her warm smile and caring nature, she serves the youngest members of our school, the Maternelle students, ensuring they have nutritious and delicious meals every day. 

The 'Happy Fridays' meals

Every Friday, the LCS cafeteria organises "Happy Fridays".
On the menu: crispy fries, burgers, and pizzas. It's a eagerly awaited moment for the students, who can indulge in their favorite dishes to kick off the weekend on a high note.
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Book signing by Max Ducos

Interview of Max Ducos

Randwick youth center opening

Amy on a 'Happy Friday'

Primary

REMINDER :Maternelle : Multi-level project meeting

Dear Maternelle parents, LCS is launching the pilot project of multi-level classes starting in august 2024 and we are inviting you to a presentation meeting on May 28th at 6:00 PM. 

Night at school for the GS

Last Thursday, our Grandes Sections students had an extraordinary experience: a night at school. Equipped with their sleeping bags and pajamas, they turned the hall into a camping site. 

Night at school for the GS

Secondary

Student Life Councils of French establishments in the Asia-Pacific region

On Monday, March 25th and Tuesday, March 26th, the vice-president students of the Student Life Councils from French establishments in the Asia-Pacific region gathered in Bangkok.

Their objective was to collaborate on a common project aimed at boosting citizen engagement initiatives within their establishments while strengthening ties between them. Various projects were presented, and the students voted to support the association "Enfants d'Asie," particularly one of their schools located in the province of Mondulkiri, Cambodia.

Fundraising campaigns will be conducted by all French schools in the area to finance the construction of a kitchen at a total cost of $6,800.
We will keep you regularly informed about the progress of this project, and you will have the opportunity to participate in various fundraising events scheduled for next year.

Congratulations to the CVL students for their civic engagement in serving the community and, more broadly, vulnerable populations.

Sport

REMINDER : Registration - tests for the 4 school Elite squads Talent Identification Program

At the end of May and beginning of June, the selection tests for the 4 school sports sections (Y 6 to Y 12) and the Talent Identification Program (CM1 to year 6) of LCS will take place.

The LCS sports disciplines include:

Badminton
Swimming
Surf
Tennis

Open to young athletes who already have skills in these sports and a good level of practice.

ATTENTION: It is only possible to register for one activity for the selection tests!

For more information on this elite program, please consult this document in French or English. Registration for the selection tests on EDUKA from Wednesday 8th of May to Monday 20th of May at 8am.

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Careers

Events outside of school

Mastering Markets - A Deep Dive into Economics in Sydney

The University of Sydney will host this online webinar on Wednesday, May 29th at 4 pm. The course structure, entry requirements, and pathways to admission will be discussed. Register: HERE

UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture Information Evening

This online session will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd from 6pm to 7pm, where you will hear from academics and current students in all these programs and will have the chance to ask all your questions. Register: HERE.

Experience Days at Bond University in Built Environment and Psychology

These complimentary hands-on sessions will take place on campus on the 4th and 5th of July, parents are welcome. You'll have the opportunity to explore the various fields offered in these degrees and learn more about career pathways.

More information on the environment session HERE  

More information on the psychology session HERE

Pilot Careers Seminar in Sydney
Basair offers monthly seminars on a career in aviation: more information here

Enrichment Activities 

National History Challenge

This competition is open to all full-time Australian school students of any age. It is free to enter and emphasises quality research, use of community resources, and effective presentation. The deadline to enter is Friday, August 23, 2024. To find out more click HERE.

UNSW - University of New South Wales

Explore career paths and educational opportunities through video

Since 2019, the Career Paths platform (https://www.parcoursmetiers.tv/) provides thousands of videos to help students find the career path that suits them.

I film the job that I like

Here is the list of our third-year students who are part of this year's official selection for the 17th season of the competition sponsored by the Ministry of National Education. Results will be announced on May 29, 2024, to reveal the winners, at the end of the ceremony at the Grand Rex in Paris.

Zoé.G for her short film "Amouë," songwriter Maxime.L, Emile.J, and Edgard.R for their short film "Le Métier de Shaper," James.PB for his short film "Le Métier de Pilote de Chasse," and Manel.B for her short film "Le Métier de Chef de Projet Réseau."

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ECO LCS

Bake Sale Success and Book Donations

A big thank you to everyone who supported our recent bake sale for RMHC.

We no longer need book donations. Thank you for your support!

Photos of the last Ride2School 

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