Every year, the Fédération of Alliances Françaises of New Zealand organises a National French Speaking Competition for secondary school pupils called the "Concours Oral".
The Alliance Française Palmerston North participates in the Concours Oral.
The “Concours Oral” is open to all year 10 to 13 school pupils studying French. It is supported by the NZAFT (New Zealand Association of French Teachers).
Year 12 and 13 students go through a selection process regionally (organised by the local Alliance) in order to participate in the national oral contest.
Every year, two trips to New Caledonia reward one Year 13 student and one Year 12 student. They are hosted in families selected by MASCOP in Poindimié. MASCOP also organised an extensive programme of activities and excursions, including a few days in Nouméa so that the students can discover various aspects of New Caledonia.
Eloise won a series of 5 New Caledonian comic books (‘Frimeur des Îles’ and ‘La Brousse en Folie’) and one beautiful travel book (‘Au Coeur du Caillou’) donated by the Government of New Caledonia. Additionally, her teacher and class won an online workshop with a New Caledonian author.
Hannah won a $400 voucher to be used for French classes/tuition provided by an Alliance Française (courtesy of The French Embassy in New Zealand).
Click on the links below to watch videos of the previous trips:
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