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FRENCH
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In 2009, our French students, under
the guidance of Mme Sandra Pearson, took part in a lot of
interesting activities including making Mardi Gras masks and
singing at our Christmas Carols. Below are some photos and
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MARDI GRAS |
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In France, the
day before the beginning of Lent is called MARDI-GRAS. In the
Christian calendar it is called Shrove Tuesday. The name
MARDI-GRAS takes its name from the French word ˇ§mardiˇ¨ meaning
Tuesday, and ˇ§grasˇ¨ meaning ˇ§fatˇ¨. In France the day is
celebrated by making and eating crepes (thin pancakes) and
making masks to parade in the street celebrations. In
these pictures you can see some of the students at Rochedale
State School making their masks in preparation for the
Mardi-Gras Parade. |
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MARDI GRAS PARADE |
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At Parade,
Grade 7 French students explained the
history and significance of the traditions of the annual French
festival of MARDI-GRAS. A huge parade of masks followed,
culminating in a dance performance by Jessica and Annabel. |
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FRENCH PUPPET
PRODUCTION |
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Students enjoyed a closer look at the puppets
used in the French puppet production "Sindbad et Le Cheval
Enchante" which the school hosted in August this year. |
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ASTERIX MOVIE
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Students head for a city cinema to see
"Asterix aux Jeux Olympiques" screened as part of the 2009
French Film Festival |
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CHRISTMAS CAROLS |
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Students sing and act out a French Christmas
carol, "Petit Papa Noel", at the Rochedale Carols Night on
December 3, 2009. |
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