French Exchange: First weeks in Australia
- 27 Jun 2017
They have been going to school, dressed beautifully in a McKinnon uniform. They attend classes with their exchange partners and are also attending French classes so that other students can get to know them and ask questions. Some very generous teachers have given up their time to run special lessons just for the French kids. We'd like to thank the following teachers who have been involved: Mr Strehlau, Mr Farthing and Liam (Australian sports), Mr Hughes (Australian history), Mr Machin and Mr Cukierman (Australian politics), Mrs Wilken (Australian cooking), Ms Papworth (Australian music), Ms Sweeney (Australian animals), Ms Melios (Indigenous Cultures), Ms Roden and Ms Karpathiou (Australian art) and Ms Bourke (Australian Geography).
The French students have also been taken on three excursions. The first was to Point Nepean where they walked along the coastline taking in the picturesque views. Next, they went into the city, walking along Hosier Lane. We went to the State Library and saw some painting, photographs and items that reflect Victoria past and present. The students even sat down to a quiet game of chess in the Reading Room. Finally, they drove into the Dandenongs for a ride on Puffing Billy. Braving the cold, they also fed the sulphur crested cockatoos in Emerald.
The host families have been very generous with their time and energy, showing them the sights of McKinnon, Melbourne and Victoria. Some have even travelled to Sydney.
The exchange program has started very positively and all involved are making the most of the experience. Thank you to the host families, the teachers and the school community for making them feel welcome and for ensuring this program is a success.
The students involved are:
Daisy ASSAUW - Eva MONTALDO
Liam ATCHISON - Alexis CHIAPASCO
Abby BACHRACH-COX - Chloé SEJOURNET
Anna CHAPMAN - Sabrina MARTIN
Evie DINKELMEYER - Anna GHIDES
Alexandra ENEVER - Salomé NIDDAM
Romy GREENBERG - Fanny MALICHARD
Chloe JAMES - Elysa GRIMAUD
Josh MANNING - Luka MARCUCCI
Jesse MARLOW - Leonardo DE MICHELIS
Luciana MARTINEZ - Mathilde LE BOS
Chloe SWAN - Cassiopée BONNAUD
Sophie VAN DOORN - Manon BLOSSIER
Julia VITIELLO - Oriane MAILFERT
Please enjoy some photos:
