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Dear LCS community,
This end of the year concludes on a high note with remarkable successes for our school!
A first record: the French Christmas Market broke all attendance figures, attracting 5,740 visitors and hosting over 110 stalls, some of which brought a wonderful new creative touch to LCS. More than 40 student volunteers actively participated in the event's organization, from production and decoration to signage and the tombola committee. Thanks to 40 generous donations, the tombola raised 3,000 AUD. Let’s not forget our five sponsors, who helped boost our digital presence with 25,800 views on Facebook and 7,800 on Instagram. We will share more details in a follow-up communication next Friday.
An event celebrated with diversity and the support of key figures: we had the honor of welcoming Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker, French Consul Mr. Juillard, French Ambassador Pierre-André Imbert, and Australian Federal MP Mr. Matt Thistlethwaite. Their presence strengthened the community spirit that increasingly defines this market every year: a convivial moment, a shared culture, and a collective energy that highlights not only France but also a unique creative spirit.
A second and equally impressive record: under the guidance of Patrice Possenti and Scott Lavaud, our primary school students overcame fatigue and challenges to raise over 25,000 euros, which they proudly donated to Action Against Hunger. This is truly extraordinary!
These achievements reflect the dedication and energy of our entire community. Together, we are building a new chapter for LCS, a French international school that brings together the best of both worlds. Our mission: to promote excellence à la française, while fully integrating into the international and local Australian context.
More than ever, this vision holds profound meaning today.
With gratitude and pride, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and a very happy end-of-year celebration.
Nicolas L’Hotellier,
Principal.
Agenda
Important Dates
18th December 2024- RESIS Center conference from 6pm to 8pm: More information below.
20th December 2024- Crazy Day : Christmas at the beach.
21st December 2024- 19th January 2025-The school closes (no access and limited communication with Admissions).
5th of january 2025 – Closure of AES enrolment.
20th January 2025-Back-to-School.
22nd January 2025- Registration for March and April vacation care opens at 8:00 PM on Eduka.
30 janvier 2025- Save the Date: Galette des P&F au LCS –
LCS Info & Parents Meetings
Express Your Interest: French Classes with the Alliance Française de Sydney at LCS.
Want to improve your French? The Alliance Française de Sydney is offering intensive French classes at Lycée Condorcet de Sydney.
When? Every Thursday, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Where? Lycée Condorcet de Sydney, Maroubra.
Schedule: A 16-week cycle to complete A1.1 level, from Thursday, January 23, to Thursday, May 22, totaling 32 hours of instruction.
Cost: Approximately 700 AUD per person.
Requirement: A minimum of 7 participants is needed to open the class.
Express your interest by December 19, 2024.
Conference: How to Support Your Child in Dealing with School Bullying?
International Chemistry Quiz Wednesday 18th of Decemberfrom 6pm to 8pm, don't miss this conference online organised by the RESIS Center., dedicated to a crucial subject : Bullying and peer intimidation.
Theme :
Learn to recognise the signs, find the right words, and take effective action to support children in these situations.
This session will be animated by Marie-Charlotte CLERF, an expert in supporting families facing these challenges.
Practical information :
Date : Wednesday 18th of December 2024
Schedule: 6pm - 8pm
Online via Zoom :
Access the conference
Meeting ID : 884 1674 8525
Code : 804957
To know more about the RESIS Center. and their engagements : RESIS Center..
Reminder :AES (ExtraCurricular Activities) for the second semester 2024-2025 for students from Grande Section
- Posting of enrolments in Eduka - AES Extracurricular Activities module: Friday 6 December 2024.
- Enrolments open in Eduka: Thursday 12 December 2024 at 8.30pm.
- Limit of 2 activities for 24 hours - No limit from Friday 13th December 2024 at 8.30 pm.
- Enrolments close in Eduka: Sunday 5th January 2025 at 11pm.
- Activities start on the first day of school, on Monday, January 20th, 2025, with activities concluding on the last day of school, Friday, June 27th, 2025.
No cancellations or changes will be accepted after the close of registration and the full semester will be payable..
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to write directly to the following e-mail address: aes@condorcet.com.au
LCS RECEPTION CLOSED
The reception will be closed from December 21, 2024, to January 12, 2025, inclusive. You will find here You will find the administrative team's contact details. During the rest of the holidays, the reception will be open from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
CANTEEN ENROLMENT 2nd SEMESTER 2024-2025
The canteen module on Eduka will be open today from 8pm for the 2nd semester 2024-25 enrolments.
By default, enrolments from the 1st semester 2024-2025 are automatically renewed for the 2nd semester 2024-2025.
For any changes (day changes, new registrations, cancellations), please consult the canteen module on your Eduka portal and check the status of your child's registration. No changes will be possible after January 12, 2025.
Special Christmas Menu
Our chef will be offering a special Christmas meal on Thursday, December 19: smoked ham, turkey, and roasted potatoes. Enjoy your meal!
Message from Sydney Accueil
Sydney Accueil, the association that brings together and supports Sydney's French-speaking community, invites you to its annual soirée. Whether you're a member or not, everyone is welcome to enjoy an unforgettable evening in a stunning setting!
When? Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 6:00 PM
Where? Maritime Museum, with breathtaking views of Darling Harbour.
What’s on ?
Dinner buffet, Open bar, Chic and festive atmosphere: Get ready to dance and celebrate in a warm and friendly environment.
Charity raffle: All proceeds will be donated to Little Caledonian Heroes, with incredible prizes to be won.
Prices :
- Member: 149 AUD
- Non-member: 179 AUD
Join us to celebrate Francophonie in Sydney!
A message from the Parents & Friends Association
Preorder your galette des rois now and share a delightful moment with your family.
👉 Lien de commande here.
(Limited quantity! Orders will remain open throughout the week.)
This will be held on the 30th of January For a Galette des Rois evening, a warm moment and a wonderful opportunity to gather at the start of the year around an iconic French specialty.
Ambassadors in the making Edition 2024-2025 (AAEH)
Yesterday, the finalists of Ambassadeurs en Herbe competed in the final round of the competition at LCS. Their eloquence was admirable, and their performances were met with enthusiastic applause.
"What I quickly learned at Lycée Condorcet is that speaking French is not just about speaking a language. Speaking French is also about belonging to a community: the Francophone community. Speaking French is something that unites me with almost everyone in this room. Speaking French is something that connects me to over 320 million people around the world."
The speakers:
Category Cycle 3: Grace 6èmeD (wins the final against: Elise)
Category 5ème/4ème: Mila, 4èmeB (wins the final against: Katherine 4èmeC, Roméo 4èmeC, Mary 4èmeB)
Category 3ème/2de: Clément 3A
Category Animator:
Gaia 3èmeB (remporte contre Valentina 2A)
Catégorie Porte-Parole: Eliza 3èmeC
The next step for all our finalists will be at the end of March in Kuala Lumpur for the remainder of the competition within the AEFE.
Primary
Les spectacles de Noël du Primaire 🎄
We began the Christmas performance festivities on December 11th, with the CP, GS, and CE2 classes last week. Then, the multi-level classes had the honor of starting this week with the PA and PSB, followed by the CM2 and CE1 classes. Tomorrow, we will observe the CM1, and we will finish on Friday with the MS and PSA.
The CM2D students sang for the return to school!
Starting with a pre-existing rap song, the CM2D students wrote lyrics about the theme of going back to school. Using beautiful rhymes, they then rapped their lyrics to the rhythm of the music and created videos to illustrate their song with a music video. What a delightful project—thanks to their teacher Silke for this initiative. A big congratulations to them!
The BCD is open for your utmost enjoyment!
As you know, every Friday before school holidays, the BCD opens its doors from 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM for you to come and enjoy our hundreds of books with your child.
📚
Secondary
Christmas contest at Vie Scolaire.
This year, the students had the opportunity to showcase their talents by creating Christmas ornaments and greeting cards. And they rose to the challenge with flying colors! Indeed, many beautiful creations were placed on the Christmas tree in Vie Scolaire.
The winners of the Christmas Ornament competition:
– Ella 6A, Lisa 6B, Harper 6B.
The winners of the Greeting Card competition:
Madeline 5A, Juliette 5B et Marie 3A.
And the prize for the Vie Scolaire:
Nadia, the star of LCS, who created a Christmas ornament from a honeycomb.
Visit of the NSW State Library
On December 11, the Première and Terminale BFI students spent the afternoon at the NSW State Library as part of their Knowledge of the World course.
The students attended a lecture on research methods, during which they learned how to access the library's resources and its extensive databases. They were given dedicated time to use the facilities reserved for secondary school students to study and work on their research topics.
Our students also visited the library's exhibitions and had the opportunity to enjoy the impressive Mitchell Library Reading Room, where they spent some time.
For those who wish to learn more about what the NSW State Library offers, please refer to the link below. Registration is free.
Valentina Carey & Aurélien Ros
CdM's Teachers
Sport
Sports Associations
The LCS is delighted to announce that,the registration for the 2nd semester of secondary school sports associations (AS) will open on Eduka on Thursday 12 December at 8.30pm..
Surfing, badminton, handball, futsal and tennis are just some of the activities you can enjoy.
Please note that those who were registered for handball and futsal in the 1st semester can also re-register for the 2nd semester in the same activity. As usual, we will be holding a 2nd round of registrations, where you will be able to sign up for the places still available from Tuesday 2 January 2025.
We will close registration on Eduka on Sunday 12 January 2025.
All AS will start the week of Monday 20 January 2025 in the slots announced on Eduka. As far as the Elites, ITs, the pre-competition swimming AS and the surfing competition AS are concerned, the list of students will not change and re-registration will be automatic on Eduka..
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to write directly to the following e-mail address: associationsportive@condorcet.com.au
We hope to see many of you among our secondary AS.
Une Semaine Exceptionnelle de Compétition à Bangkok ! 🏸
This week has been incredible! Over 1,300 matches were played during four days of intense badminton competition, with 12 countries from the Asia-Pacific region participating, where this sport is particularly popular. The level of play was truly impressive! Our students began the tournament in singles, and we are proud to announce that 4 of our players ranked in the top 10, among 48 participants in each U15 and U13 category. Adrien D. particularly stood out, finishing 4th in the U13 boys' category, an outstanding result! Beyond the competition, our students had the chance to explore Bangkok by night during a cruise on the Chao Phraya River, while forging strong connections with the 200 other students from different schools. A big congratulations to the entire team for this excellent performance and enriching experience!
AEFE Asia-Pacific Badminton Championships
Eco-LCS
Engaged Comic Strip Contest: Defend the Environment through Illustrations.
As part of the exhibition dedicated to the comic strip A world with no end, Lycée Condorcet Sydney is organising a major engaged comic strip contest open to all primary and secondary students.
Your mission:
Create an original comic strip illustrating one or more Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Engaged message: Call to action, critique, denunciation, or inspiring vision.
- Artistic medium: Hand-drawn illustrations, A4 or A3 format (your choice).
Important Dates:
- Registration: Complete the registration form before the 18th of December..
- Submission of works: Submit your final comic strips by January 30, 2025.
Selection Criteria:
- Relevance to the theme (SDGs and environment).
- Originality and creativity of the storyline.
- Artistic quality and clarity of the message.
Prizes:
The best creations will be displayed and rewarded at the closing of the exhibition week.
Express your ideas, engage for the planet, and share your talent with the entire LCS community!
Careers
- News ⎪ Career ⎪ International ⎪ below⎪
Enrichment Activities
Oxford Royale are a provider of academic summer schools at leading US & UK universities for 13-18 yr olds across a wide range of subject areas. Students can choose from a list of essay questions with 600 word limit. Deadline to apply is 6 January 2025. 10 scholarships are awarded! More information and apply: Click here.
Calendrier PARCOURSUP 2025
- Wednesday, December 18, 2024 — Opening of the 2025 course map on parcoursup.gouv.fr.
- 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.
Access the replays of the 5th Virtual Orientation Fair.
The AEFE fair has now ended, but you can still watch some replays of the conferences held between December 9 and 13:
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.
AES
Registration for the AES stays open in Please ensure that your Eduka account is up to date and that all fees for the 2025–2026 academic year have been settled. until 5 janvier 2025 at 11pm.
Some activities still have available spots, don't wait! (Please note, no cancellations will be allowed after this date.)
The activities will start on the first day back, on Monday, January 20, 2025.
AES Shows of the end of the year
It was a pleasure for the parents to come and admire the performances and demonstrations of their children during the AES.dance, guitar, piano,painting and percussion.)
AES Shows
TEAMKIDS
TeamKids - Info
(Re)Vue Condorcet
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