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Welcome to FRENCH IMMERSION Academic excellence program

FEATURES OF IMMERSION

• Use the second language (French) as the medium
• f instruction to teach regular academic subjects
• Language proficiency and subject content and skills

are developed simultaneously.

IMMERSION AT BENOWA

• Late Partial Immersion Program

[minimum of 60% of the course must be delivered in French in order to be a bilingual program]

• Operates in Years 7, 8, 9 & 10
• Our students study Mathematics, Science, History,

Geography and French via the medium of the French language

• Started in 1985 – Benowa Model

YEAR 7 IMMERSION AT BENOWA SHS

First 6 weeks Intensive French course

French lessons during Maths, Science, French, History & Geography to cover the basics that will allow students to function in the different subjects studied in the French Immersion Program

English……..…………………………………… Mathematics ………………………………….. Science…………………………………………. History/Geography…………………………… French…………………………………….….… HPE……………………………………………… Music/Art/Drama……………………………..… Home Economics /Manual Arts…………..…… 6 X 35’ 6 X 35’ 6 X 35’ 6 X 35’ 3 X 35’ 3 X 35’ 3 X 35’ 3 X 35’

YEAR 8 & 9 IMMERSION AT BENOWA SHS

• SCIENCE
• MATHEMATICS
• HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
• FRENCH
• Same program as

mainstream students with a DUAL FOCUS approach

• Language & content are

addressed simultaneously

Students will study in English: English - Physical Education - 1 Elective subject

YEAR 10 IMMERSION AT BENOWA SHS

HISTORY……………………………………………….…..Preparation for Senior MATHS……………………………………………………..Year 10 Mathematics B FRENCH……………………………………………………………………..Year 11 French SCIENCE ……………………………………Preparation for Senior Science

[4 units: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Marine Studies]

Students will study in English: English + 1 Elective subject

AND AFTER ? Immersion students will complete Year 12 French in Year 11 and will have the opportunity to complete 2 semesters of French Extension in Year 12

Ronan SERRIER Françoise ESCOT Corinne BATTENDIER Marie-France GUERINEAU Julien GRIGNON Sophie OLIVIER

HOW DOES IT WORK ?

• Immersion is teaching in the language, not just teaching

the language

• New language is always presented in context
• Students use the language in meaningful situations
• Teachers deliver comprehensible input: I+1

HOW DOES IT WORK ?

Teachers take advantage of the similarities between L1 & L2 Possible when both are cognate languages

A rectangle …..….. Un rectangle Suppose …..….. Supposer An addition …..….. Une addition History …..….. Histoire Evaluate …..….. Evaluer

HOW DOES IT WORK ?

• We use non-verbal methods for getting the message

across: greater reliance on visual aids, maps, pictures miming, gesturing, drawing, etc.

• Textual materials [ textbooks, worksheets, resources]

have been developed with a DUAL FOCUS approach

HOW DOES IT WORK ?

• Big emphasis on modelling and repetition – students are

required to use the language orally from day 1.

• We have the help of a language assistant and students

have the opportunity to speak to the assistant on a one to one basis at least twice a week.

LANGUAGE PERFECT

• Yearly licence for an online language program for all year 7, 8

& 9 students

• Allows students to practice their language skills in a number
• f different modes
• Allows teachers to put specific vocabulary relevant to each

unit taught on the website

• Allows students to progress at their own rate

WHY IS THE FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM BENEFICIAL ?

BRAIN BENEFITS OF BILINGUALISM

GAIN FLUENCY IN A LOTE

Students really learn the language well because half their classes are in French – they will be able to function efficiently in the French language.

CHALLENGING & STIMULATING PROGRAM

Learning skills are developed as students must continuously problem solve, make deductions and draw conclusions throughout the program.

GAIN IN INTELLECTUAL FUNCTIONING

Bilingual children were found to be superior to monolingual children in:

œ - distinguishing between words and their referents œ - language structure and detail œ - syntax in sentence processing

• Learning another language helps students improve their

understanding of the English language

CULTURAL AWARENESS

Appreciation of home language and culture and appreciation of French Language and culture

EXCHANGE PROGRAM WITH FRANCE IN YEAR 10

FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM IS ALSO :

• Improved career and travel opportunities both in Australia and
• verseas because of LOTE proficiency
• Good teacher/student relationships because of the amount and

level of contact

• A positive group atmosphere
• leading to improved relationships amongst students
• Improved study habits, work ethic, self discipline and motivation

Increased confidence in approaching difficult tasks

• Information

technology is an integral part of the curriculum.

• Immersion students also have the
• pportunity to be involved in our

Music program.

• Sporting

participation, debating, public speaking, etc. are highly encouraged

HIGH ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS

Students must participate in various competitions

⇨ Australasian Schools Mathematics Competition

• Australasian Schools Science Competition
• Language Perfect World Championships

⇨Students are encouraged to participate in the Maths Challenge, Griffith University Science Trivia, Gold Coast Speech Contest, etc.

DID YOU KNOW ?

INTERESTING STATS

• 100% of students studying French Immersion in Year 7 & 9

achieve above National mean in all NAPLAN strands

• 50% of OP 1-5s have studied a language in year 12
• 100% of language students received a QTAC offer

DID YOU KNOW ?

ACHIEVEMENTS

• 4 x Language Perfect World Champions
• French Bilingual School
• Languages Innovation Grant
• Over 50 students have successfully completed DELF

LANGUAGE PERFECT 2011,2012, 2013, 2014 BENOWA SHS WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!

DID YOU KNOW ?

EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

• Hosting international visitors (study tours and sister schools)
• Exchange visits to sister schools
• Excursions
• Language competitions: Language Perfect World Championships,

MLTAQ speech and writing competitions

• Intercultural Day
• DELF preparation course and exam
• Coming soon! In-country Scholarships

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Strong linguistic aptitude-knowledge of English grammar
• Mathematical aptitude
• Personal organisation - time management - work habits
• Ability to adapt to new situations – perseverance
• Ability to work harmoniously with others & to follow

instructions

• Extent of interest in the LOTE program
• Behaviour in class

SELECTION PROCESS

• Complete Application to join the program [collect a form

tonight] – Hand in with copy of last 3 report cards from primary school + NAPLAN results

• Complete Online registration for the test
• Academic Merit Entry Test [English – Maths]
• Feedback from primary school teacher
• Confirmation of acceptance

ACADEMIC MERIT ENTRY IMMERSION TEST ACER TEST Sunday 1st of May, 2016 REGISTER ONLINE https://benowashs.eq.edu.au

MERCI DE VOTRE ATTENTION !