LFiA-news_N°063_2024-12-19
End-of-year holidays, World Arabic Day, winter market, sports, the agenda and much more. Here is the N°63 newsletter.
End-of-year holidays
The end-of-year holidays start on the evening of Thursday 19 December.
Classes resume on Sunday 5 January.
The LFiA wishes you a great holiday and an excellent year 2025!
World Arabic Language Day
On the occasion of the World Arabic Language Day, the LFiA had the honor of celebrating this event in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Alexis Le Cour Grandmaison, French Ambassador to Jordan, his spouse Mrs. Fatima Le Cour Grandmaison, and Mr. Luc Chevaillier, Cultural Cooperation and Action Advisor.
This day highlighted the richness of the Arabic language through cultural activities and moments of exchange, while exploring the connection between the Arabic language and artificial intelligence, underscoring its historical significance and global influence.
Winter market
A look back at our winter market!
A big thank you to everyone who made this event possible: the organisers, the artisans, the participants and all the families who attended. Your presence and your commitment made the day a wonderful opportunity for sharing and conviviality.
Take a look at some of the moments captured on this wonderful day!
Agenda
- Saturday 11 January: French language baccalaureate mock exam
- Week of 12 to 16 January: mock orals in French
- Sunday 12 and Monday 13 January: DNB Blanc (mock exams)
- Saturday 18 January: Philosophy mock exam
- Sunday 20 and Monday 21 January: Specialty mock exam
- Samedi 18 janvier : Bac blanc Philosophie
- Dimanche 20 et lundi 21 janvier : Examen blanc spécialité
Earthquake exercise
The LFiA organised an earthquake simulation exercise at its two sites.
The aim of this initiative was to raise awareness and teach students and staff the essential steps to take to react effectively in the event of an incident.
Speech contest
3 students in Year 11 HLP (Humanity, Literature and Philosophy) took part in an oratorical contest organised by Mme Bouet in the Library. This exercise is part of a course on rhetoric and will lead to the setting up of an eloquence competition for the secondary school.
No to Bullying Week
No to Bullying Week at Yadoodeh
At the high school, the No to Bullying week was marked by a number of high points of sharing and enthusiasm: class discussions on bullying and the role of each person, a group dance, activities on kindness, Hochic Bachoc day to reinforce the spirit of inclusion with a moment of sharing a snack, which also added to the conviviality, and games led by the senior students with students from grade 6 and 7. Last but not least, there was a day of cooperation, which enabled the students to work closely together under the guidance of their parents.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this week.
No to Bullying Week in Deir Ghbar
At Deir Ghbar, No to Bullying Week was a celebration of caring, friendship, sharing, collaboration and empathy.
Each class explored these values in its own way, through unique and inspiring activities.
We hope that these moments will allow the students to grow together, strengthen their bonds and build a warm and respectful environment.
No to Bullying art project
The middle school students received personalised letters sent by people from different places and times, recounting their experiences of bullying at school. These letters explained the situations they had experienced, and the students were invited to respond by advising the recipients on how to react to this situation. The students then created artistic portraits representing both the physical appearance and the emotional state of these people, through expressive works. Once the projects had been posted, the true identities of the recipients were revealed: they were celebrities who had been victims of bullying at school but who, by overcoming this ordeal, had become inspirational figures for thousands of people.
Visit from Mrs Cuvilier and Mrs Magnin
The LFiA was delighted to welcome Ms Cuvillier, educational advisor for the Middle/ Near East zone of the AEFE network, and Ms Magnin, English language trainer.
From 3 to 5 December, workshops were organised to encourage fruitful collaboration between language teachers and primary school teachers.
We would like to thank them warmly for their presence and their valuable support during these days.
Training for secondary school delegates
The Director of Secondary School organised a training course for delegates from middle and high schools.
This exchange helped to strengthen their skills and better prepare them to represent their fellow students effectively and with commitment.
EMILE breakfast
As part of our EMILE theme on health, the CE2 classes organized a healthy breakfast with their English teachers. Each student contributed by bringing a dish representing one of the food groups, and together, we created a breakfast buffet that covered all levels of the food pyramid. To wrap up the morning, the students completed a checklist to ensure they had enjoyed a balanced meal. It was a delightful morning filled with fun, responsibility, and shared moments between students, teachers, and parents. A special thank you to the volunteer parents who helped make this event a success.
Storytelling in Arabic
We were delighted to welcome Mrs Mais Saad from the Jordanian publishing house Dar Al Zeenat Dodi, who shared with the nursery and first-year classes some captivating stories from the publishing house, told in Arabic. A moment rich in discovery and cultural exchange, which delighted young and old alike.
Gardener at the LFiA
The CE2s (grade 3) have been looking after the school garden throughout the term, planting and sowing seeds to create a beautiful kitchen garden full of delicious vegetables and aromatic herbs!
Olive picking
In October, the CE2 (grade3) went olive picking and then in November, they had the chance to find out how olive oil is made – what a great experience!
Middle School Cinema
Here’s a look back at the cinema outings at the IFJ. These were moments of conviviality and discovery that left a lasting impression on our students!
Work sessions on Pix
A look back at the PIX work sessions that took place on Thursday 12 December for a number of secondary school classes. A moment dedicated to developing their digital skills. As a reminder, all students in 9th and 12th grade are required to take the PIX certification. However, preparation for this certification begins in 6th grade.
Grade 2 trip to Madaba
The grade 2 students discovered the art of mosaics during their outing to Madaba.
After an enriching visit, they had the opportunity to learn about this craft by creating some magnificent mosaics themselves.
The KG2-2s in the kitchen for the winter market!
The KG2-2 students have been hard at work preparing for the winter market! Take a look at the delicious gingerbread biscuits they baked on Thursday 12 December.
Meeting with Najla Nakhlé-Cerruti: The job of researcher-writer
The LFiA had the pleasure of welcoming Mrs. Najla Nakhlé-Cerruti, head of the IFPO and a researcher specializing in Arabic theater.
Our students discovered the profession of a researcher-writer and discussed the process of writing a bilingual Arabic-French book.
Thank you for this enriching meeting!
Participation in the career fair: Bridge Fair
Our secondary school students and their parents took part in the Bridge Fair career fair, where they had the opportunity to ask questions to Campus France, which was on hand to answer questions about studying in France. It was an invaluable opportunity to get information and advice on academic paths.
CM2 swimming session
Take a look at the pictures of our CM2 (grade5) students during their swimming session.
It was a fun and sporting way for them to improve their swimming skills!
2nd victory for the U16 basketball team
An incredible victory for our U16 team!
The LFiA achieved a second fine victory against King’s Academy with a close score of 74-71!
Trailing for most of the game, our players turned things around in the last two minutes: Karim scored two three-pointers, Loïc equalised with a decisive shot, and Mateo finished with a steal followed by a lay-up.
The Pyramid Race
Eight high school students travelled to Cairo with PE teachers to take part in the Pyramid Race.
Thanks to their determination and efforts, they brilliantly won 4ᵉ place. Well done to everyone for this remarkable performance!
1st victory for the U16 basketball team
Our students demonstrated excellent team spirit and skills in their first basketball match, winning a well-deserved victory over King’s Academy with a final score of 28-40.
LFiA victory over The international school of Choueifat
We’re delighted to share the results of Saturday 14 December’s matches between the LFiA and The international school of Choueifat! In U12 football, our teams triumphed 5-2, while in U16 basketball, the LFiA came out as winners with a score of 63-42. Congratulations to our young athletes on their outstanding performances!
Varsity team training sessions
A look back at our latest Varsity team training sessions!
The effort, motivation and fun were all there. Thank you all for your commitment and energy!
Let’s keep working together towards our goals.
