Juin Dates for 2015 2015 Fees
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Juin Dates for 2015 2015 Fees
The Alliance Française Albury Wodonga Newsletter Juin 2015 Term 2 classes are fast coming to a close. Hope everyone has found them enjoyable and worthwhile. Enrol for Term 3 classes soon and don’t forget that AF membership fees are due in July. If you are looking for more French experiences, this edition of the Flash provides information on our Bastille Day celebration. This will happen before classes resume next term so make sure that you have notified us of your participation by the due date. Also coming up are our regular Cafe Bavard and our AGM. Details are in this newsletter- be sure to put the dates in your diary. We would be very pleased to receive information on anything French for this newsletter or suggestions for future articles. Love to hear of your favourite French books, web sites or app. Juin Bonne soleil de juin N’a jamais ruiné personne. ____________________________________________ Dates for 2015 Term 2 2015 Monday classes: April 27th –June 22rd (no class June 8th) Wednesday classes: April 29th –June 17th Term 3 2015 (Note that these dates have changed since the December 2014 Flash) Monday classes: 20th July- 7th September Wednesday classes: 22nd July- 9th September Term 4 2015 Monday classes: 12th October- 30th November Wednesday classes: 14th October- 2nd December Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1) Advanced (B2) : : : Mon 6:30 to 8:30 Wed 6:30 to 8:30 Wed 6.30 to 8.30 2015 Fees The prices for an 8-week term are as follows: Regular Early Bird 2 hr classes/members $160 $140 - non-members* $250 $225 - Student/conc. $125 $110 1 hr classes - Student/conc. $80 $65 $70 $55 Note that you will need to acquire a textbook, the price of which is not included in the above fees (around $70) Student prices are for primary, secondary or full-time tertiary students only. Payment is by cash, cheque or EFT (see website for EFT details and payment policy for classes). Membership fees are due on July 1st and can be paid with Term 3 class fees. Annual membership fees (renewable on 1st July each year): * Students: $5.00 * Concession: $5.00 * Single member: $25.00 * Family: $35.00 Please complete the membership form on our website and send with your subscription to the address at the bottom of the page. Please note that Student rate applies to Primary and Secondary students, and full-time tertiary students. Answers to Puzzle #120 Classes normally run with the NSW School Terms and are held at Age Concern, near McDonalds in Albury. Entry is from the car park – off Townsend St. For more details, email [email protected] , or call 0407 734 751 Conversation : Mon 5:30 to 6:30 Beginners (A1) : Mon 6:30 to 8:30 Continuing Beginners(A2): Mon 6:30 to 8:30 The answers for the mai puzzle are: Across 3. seplaindre 7. serappeler 9.secoucher 10.sesentir 12.serencontrer 13. sedéshabiller 14. semoquerder Down 1.sepresser 2.setromper 4.sepasserde 5.sedemander 6.seraser 7.setaire 8.s’enaller 10.semaquiller 11.sepasser Alliance Française Albury Wodonga - PO BOX 3384 - Albury NSW 2640 Website: www.afalbury.org.au email: [email protected] Tel 0407 734 751 The Alliance Française Albury Wodonga Newsletter Puzzle121 Les Bijoux Across 1. charm 2. necklace 3. pearl 4. brooch 6. ring 10. anklet (3 words) 12. amethyst 13. diamond 14. locket Down 1. earring (3 words) 2. nose stud (3 words) 5. emerald 6. gemstone 7. jewellery box (3 words) 8. pendant 9. ruby 10. opal 11. tiara Answer in French, INCLUDING ARTICLE (le, la, l’, les) Solution in the next issue. . Puzzles are compiled each month using: http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com Alliance Française Albury Wodonga - PO BOX 3384 - Albury NSW 2640 Website: www.afalbury.org.au email: [email protected] Tel 0407 734 751 The Alliance Française Albury Wodonga Newsletter Events AGM The AGM of the Alliance Française Albury Wodonga will be held at 7 pm Friday August 21st at the Age Concern building, off Townsend St (behind McDonalds), Albury . We invite all members to attend as it is an opportunity to have your say in the running of your Alliance, meet the Committee and give feedback. After the official business (reports, election of Committee and office bearers), there will be a guest speaker-watch this space. Drinks and nibbles will be provided. We encourage members who wish to participate in the governance of their Alliance to nominate for the Committee- it is an interesting and rewarding experience. If you wish to nominate, the nomination forms can be found on our website. __________________________________________________________ Bastille Day This year to celebrate 14 juillet we are having a Bring and Share Lunch on Sunday 12th July, starting at 12:30pm, at the home of Carol Smith, 388 North Street, Albury. practice valuable. The next one will be on Saturday June27th at 3pm at La Maison on the Causeway. ___________________________________________________________ « 14-18 » WW1 Commemoration An interactive exhibition, digital and multilingual by L’Institut Français 24 April to 27 November 2015 The way this works is that each person attending provides some French-style food to share (eg salad, main course, dessert or cheese platter), and their own drinks. We need definite numbers by 7th July, so email us at [email protected] or ring the Alliance mobile 0407 734 751 (please leave a message if there is no answer), and tell us your first and second preferences for what you would like to bring. We’ll then confirm what we want you to bring, so we can try to balance the menu. Hope you can join us! Le Cafe Bavard An opportunity to speak French with other Francophileslast Saturday of the month. No RSVP, no booking, very casual, just turn up with your friends for coffee and conversation. Don’t be shy, even those at beginner level will be made welcome and will find the language Alliance Francaise, Eildon Gallery, 51 Grey Street, ST KILDA. Free admission The exhibition “1914-1918” is part of a range of events held across many countries commemorating the Great War. Presented around the world, the exhibition will be on display at the Alliance Française in Melbourne from 24 April to 27 November 2015. The Exhibition consists of several posters with incorporated "QR codes" enabling smartphone and tablet users to access a wide selection of archives (texts, pictures, sound, video and 3D objects) commented in English, French, German and Spanish. A chronological account, "1914-1918" recounts the experience and personal stories of war throughout the different continents involved. http://www.afmelbourne.com.au/culture-andevents/exhibitions/14-18-exhibition/ Alliance Française Albury Wodonga - PO BOX 3384 - Albury NSW 2640 Website: www.afalbury.org.au email: [email protected] Tel 0407 734 751 The Alliance Française Albury Wodonga Newsletter French Novels for Sale Website of the AF Délégation Générale in Australia We have been contacted by Simone Gerardu from Wagga Alliance Française who have some French novels that they are willing to sell. Title Author Awards L’élégance du Hérisson Muriel Barbery Les ames grises Philippe Claudel Prix des librairies 2007 Prix Renaudot, Grand prix des lectrices de Elle Grand prix RTL 2009 Des vents contraires Olivier Adam Quand souffle le vent du Nord No et moi Claude Glattaueur La joueuse de Go Shan Sa Une pièce montée Chagrin d’ecole Blandine le Callet Delphine de Vigan Daniel Pennac Prix des librairies 2008 Concourt des Lycéens 2001 Number of Copies available 6 5 http://www.alliancefrancaise.com.au/ 6 Mettez un peu de ponctuation dans votre existence! 4 ou 5 Une virgule, c’est gratuit et ça peut sauver des vies! 6 Et si on mangeait les enfants? Et si on mangeait, les enfants? 4 6 Prix Renaudot 1907 This is the website of the Director-General of the Fondation Alliance Française in Australia which oversees the operation of all Alliance Française groups in this country. It includes information on French Cultural events around Australia and Resources for Teachers. The latter includes resources for classroom projects on WWI but also links to French media and other sites that could be useful to any student of French. It’s worth a look. 5 Most of these books were adapted into films. Our books are in very good condition. We will sell for $5 per book + freight. We are now reading "les naufrages de l'ile Tremolin" (5 books) by Irene Frain and our next book will be "Rien ne s'oppose a la nuit by Delphine de Vignan. _____________________________________________ And finally from Coluche (-one of the most popular, talented and irreverent French comedians). “La politique, c’est pas compliqué, il suffit d’avoir une bonne conscience, et pour cela il faut juste avoir une mauvaise mémoire !” (Politics is not complicated, you just need to have a good conscience, and for that you just need to have a bad memory!) Please let me know if you are interested to buy some of these books. Best regards Simone Gerardu Ph: 02 69211418 Book club coordinatrice Alliance Francaise de Wagga Wagga “Le plus dur pour les hommes politiques, c’est d’avoir la mémoire qu’il faut pour se souvenir de ce qu’il ne faut pas dire.” (The hardest thing for politicians is to have the memory needed to remember what not to say.) If you are interested please contact Simone. Alliance Française Albury Wodonga - PO BOX 3384 - Albury NSW 2640 Website: www.afalbury.org.au email: [email protected] Tel 0407 734 751