Welcome to

FRENCH IMMERSION

Academic excellence program

FEATURES OF IMMERSION

• Use the second language (French) as the medium

of 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’

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3 X 35’

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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

of 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

overseas 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

opportunity 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 !