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Wednesday 23rd of October 2024

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Parents and students, we look forward to seeing you for a Quiz, Pizza, and Halloween evening at the LCS theatre on Friday, October 25th – Sign up below ⬇️
Come dressed up on the 31st to participate in the costume contest! Please wear appropriate costumes (no weapons, etc.)

Important Dates

16-25 October 2024- Registration for tournaments Soccer - Rugby - Enrol your children !  

25th October 2024- International pasta day at the canteen.

25th October 2024- Halloween trivia night for students & parents - Register here.

28th October - 1st November 2024- Digital citizenship week.

29th October 2024- Webinar Maternelle to CM2 on the digital education - see information below.

30th October 2024- Webinar Year 6 to year 12 on digital education - see information below.

30th October 2024- Primary - Delegates meeting Y4 & Y5.

30th October 2024- Pink October – Ribbon Sale in Support of Cancer Awareness. 

31st October 2024- Halloween at LCS.

1st November 2024- Primary - Delegates meeting Y1, Y2 & Y3.

8th November 2024- Ride2School

12th November 2024- Run Against Hunger from GS to CM2 at Snape Park. - See information below.

14th November 2024- Run Against Hunger PS & MS at Anzac playground. - See information below.

14th of December 2024- Le French Christmas market by LCS.

Christmas Market - 2024
Christmas Market - Want to become a stall holder?

LCS Info & Parents Meetings

Reminder: Closing of registrations for November vacation care

Registrations for November vacation care will close on Sunday 27th October 2024. Veuillez noter qu’no refunds will be issued after the registration deadline, so we kindly ask that you choose carefully before finalising your booking.

French Christmas Market 2024 #merci

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Run Against Hunger in Primary School

We are delighted to announce the Run Against Hunger, which involves all primary school students as well as the eco-delegates from secondary school. 

Event details :

  • GS to Y5 : Snape Park from 9 AM on Tuesday 12th of November – Parents are welcome to run with the GS and CP students and to cheer on all the other classes.
  • PS & MS : Anzac playground the Thursday 14th of November from 9am to 10.30am - Parents are welcome to join and support the littlies. 

Mr. Vivier will also be present with the Year 5 students, who will be supporting the event. 

Gala of the Graduating Class 2024 – Join the Raffle! 

On the occasion of the Graduating Class Gala, a raffle is being organised to raise funds, and our students are counting on your generosity.

They are calling on you to contribute by donating items that will be raffled off. Your support will help make this gala evening unforgettable, marking the end of an important chapter in their educational journey.

If you wish to participate, you have until December 13th to donate your items, just before the raffle draw that will take place during the French Christmas Market 2024.

Digital Citizenship Week at Lycée Condorcet Sydney

From October 28 to November 1, Lycée Condorcet Sydney is hosting Digital Citizenship Week. This event aims to raise awareness within the school community about the risks associated with screen usage and to promote healthy and responsible use of digital technologies.

Online Webinars for parents

Parents are warmly invited to participate in two online webinars taking place on October 29 and 30 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. These sessions are designed to help families navigate the current digital landscape.

These workshops will undoubtedly provide parents with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of practical tools, enabling them to better support their children in navigating the challenges of an increasingly complex digital environment. They will cover essential topics such as online safety, screen time management, and digital learning strategies.

See the information below to register and learn more. 

Beacon App.
Vacation Care
France at home
Run Against Hunger from GS to Y5.
Run Against Hunger from PS to MS.
Raffle for the Year 12 gala.
29th October - Maternelle to Y5.
30th October - Y6 to Y12.

Primary

Aussie bird count in Primary

As part of the« Aussie Bird Count », the Year 3 students revisited the concept of symmetry through an artistic approach inspired by the works of Magritte, while celebrating the beauty of Australian birds.

Secondary

Halloween Trivia night

On October 21st, the IB Year 12 class hosted an incredible Halloween trivia night in the cafeteria, bringing together students from Year 6 to Year 9 for a spooky and fun afternoon! Everyone got into the spirit by dressing up and showcasing their trivia skills. After a closely contested competition, the Screaming Monkeys claimed first place, followed by the Gunners, while the Terrible Trio and the Ghosts shared third place.

Thanks to everyone’s participation, we raised $1,000 for breast cancer research as well as for the Graduating Class Gala. A huge thank you to all who contributed to making this evening a success!

This Friday, October 25th, a second trivia night open to parents and children will take place.

Come in large numbers to share this festive moment and support wonderful causes!

Meet the finalist artist of the Archibald Prize NSW 2024.

Yesterday, our IB students had the pleasure of meeting Camellia Morris, a finalist for the Archibald Prize 2024, organised by the NSW National Gallery. The Archibald Prize is one of the most prestigious artistic awards in Australia, recognising portrait art since 1921. 

During her presentation of various artworks, the artist encouraged our students to reflect on different styles and techniques, hoping to inspire them for their future creations. A big thank you to our teachers and to Ms. Morris for her presence and her time.

Sport

Registrations are open for the PROZAP football and rugby tournaments!

This week, we launched registrations for the PROZAP football and rugby tournaments, which will take place in April 2025.

You have until Friday to register your children! 

All detailed information can be found in the registration forms. 

Asia pacific football cup
Asia pacific rugby cup

Careers

Events at school

EDHEC Business School Webinar
This presentation will be held at school on Thursday 31 October at 5.30pm in room 119

Career Assessment Opportunity - Seconde students & other years that are interested
This is being offered to all seconde students for the first time this year! A letter has been sent to all seconde parents students with information about the process. Confirmation of participation required by Monday 11 November. If a student wishes to participate outside of Seconde this is possible, please email Mme Salier. There is a cost involved.

St George’s University School of Medicine visit to LCS
For any student considering medicine this is a must! St George’s University has campuses in Grenada and London and is visiting Sydney for the first time! Parents also welcome. To be held on Wednesday 6 November at 5.30pm in Room 119. Discover why St George’s should be on your list, about the application process and employment opportunities around the world!

Events outside of school

Columbia University International dual degree programs webinar

This webinar will focus on the 3 international programs offered with Columbia: Science Po, Trinity College Dublin & Tel Aviv University. To be held Sunday 27 October at 10am EASTERN time.
Register: Enrolment link
Benefits of the program, application process, financial aid and more will be discussed.

Enrichment Activities

SciX at UNSW Summer Program

Suitable for all senior high school science students, the SciX program is designed to support students to conduct their own scientific research. The program’s one-week intensive summer school will run from 20 – 24 January 2025. Students will need permission from the school to attend. Registration open now: Enrolment link

Cochlear Autumn School of Engineering

This will be held from 14-17 April 2025. Registrations open now and will fill fast so act quickly if interested. This opportunity is open to any Seconde, Premiere, Terminale or IB student: Enrolment linkif you need help completing the form, please contact Mme Salier

St. George's University - School of Medicine

Presentation of the Bachelor's degree in Economics and Management from Paris Dauphine-PSL University, London campus.

As part of the career pathway, on Thursday, November 7th at 6:30 PM, Borys Soloviov, Director of the Bachelor's program in Economics and Management at Paris Dauphine-PSL University, London campus, will present the content of this program, the admission requirements, the selection criteria, as well as future prospects and employability.
If this field of study interests you or if you would like to learn more, we invite you to respond to the survey published on Pronote (for Year 12, Year 11, and Year 10 classes – for other grades, please inform us of your participation at the following address: orientation@condorcet.com.au).

We will send you the Zoom link to connect.

Paris Dauphine-PSL

TEAMKIDS

TeamKids - Info

For Halloween, let your imagination run wild with TeamKids! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with spooky entertainment and festive activities.

(Re)Vue Condorcet

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