LFiA-news_N°071_2025-10-24
The Visit of His Excellency the Ambassador, Pink October, costume party, autumn holidays, the agenda, and much more. Here is the n° 71 newsletter!
The Visit of His Excellency the Ambassador to the LFiA
The LFiA had the honor of welcoming His Excellency Mr. Franck Gellet, Ambassador of France to Jordan, and Mr. Luc Chevallier, Counselor for Cooperation and Cultural Action.
This visit was an opportunity to showcase both of our campuses and present the various projects carried out as part of our sustainability efforts and Environment Month.
During the visit, students presented the elementary school gardening project, the art project titled “The Earth Only Needs One Dead Sea”, and an exhibition on endangered animal species.
It was also the occasion to plant the graduation tree for the Class of 2026.
An enriching moment of exchange brought together the school leadership team (Sandrine Guy, Principal; Mariam Aarab, Administrative and Financial Director; Pascaline Eury-Shawareb, Secondary School Director; Stéphanie Pavot, Primary School Director), the President of the Parents’ Association, Claire Fleury, along with APE board members, the Sustainable Development Education Coordinators, Dominique Markine and Stéphanie Pillot, the Solidarity Projects Coordinator, Yasmine Tassi, the eco-delegates, and members of the High School Life Council.
The LFiA warmly thanks His Excellency Mr. Franck Gellet, Ambassador of France to Jordan, for his time, his support, and the enthusiasm he showed during his visit.
Agenda
The autumn holidays will take place from Friday, October 24 to Saturday, November 8.
We wish you all a wonderful break, filled with rest and meaningful moments together.
– Friday, October 24: Start of autumn break.
– Saturday, November 8: End of autumn break.
– Sunday, November 9: Classes resume.
DST and Mock Exam Schedule 2025–2026
Pink October at LFiA
Each year, LFiA takes part in Pink October, the global campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer.
To mark the occasion, a Wear Pink Day was organized at the school.
A big thank you to all students, staff, and parents for their participation, solidarity, and commitment.
Student Delegate & Eco-Delegate Elections
LFiA students have elected their class representatives and eco-delegates — dedicated voices for student life and environmental action.
Congratulations to all the elected students, and thank you to everyone for their active participation!
We look forward to seeing their ideas and initiatives come to life in our school community.
Costume Party
LFiA came alive with color and creativity during the costume party!
Students in their original outfits, along with the enthusiasm of parents, made this event a joyful and friendly moment for all.
Many thanks to the events committee for organizing it, and to everyone for taking part!
Student Elections to the School Council
Students have elected their representatives to the School Council — a key role for making their voices heard in school life.
Congratulations to Lilia Shhadeh and Maryam Abu Muheisen, who were enthusiastically elected as student representatives!
We count on them to represent your ideas with energy and responsibility.
Taste Week in Kindergarten
During an entire week, our kindergarten students celebrated Taste Week by exploring a variety of cuisines each day — French, Arabic, English, and more! This culinary adventure ended with an International Day shared with parents.
A big thank you to all the families for their participation and enthusiasm, which made this event even more flavorful!
UNSS Online Chess Championship
The UNSS Chess Championship, held online and bringing together students from 8 countries (France, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Jordan, Canada, Vietnam, and Qatar), has begun!
The first competition day took place on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. LFiA proudly participated at both middle and high school levels, with a total of 9 students (3 high schoolers and 6 middle schoolers).
The next round will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
AAC Cross-Country Competition 2025
LFiA brings home nine medals!
Facing eight other schools and over 220 runners, our student-athletes delivered outstanding performances on challenging courses. Our champions:
U12 Boys
Adam Ramadan, 1st place in 18:07
Emil Nadim Haddad Lafleur, 3rd place in 19:26
U16 Girls
Diane Callamand, 3rd place in 28:50
U19 Boys
Côme Guibert, 1st place in 19:51
Karl Leger, 2nd place in 21:44
Victorio Vilain, 3rd place in 22:23
U19 Girls
Noa Cantero Roman, 1st place in 29:33
Julianne Saghah, 3rd place in 33:12
A huge congratulations to all our runners for their performance and determination. LFiA is proud of you!
National School Sports Day
The National School Sports Day is held every year in September. On September 17, 2025, LFiA’s Cycle 2 students, accompanied by their teachers, some parents, and the entire educational community, took part in this special event under the theme: “Fun Comes First!”
Held on Wednesday, September 17, this day aimed to promote sports and physical activity among students, with a focus on joy, sharing, and the diversity of sports practices.
Storytelling Encounter with Stéphanie James
Students from Grade 6 and CM2 had the wonderful opportunity to meet professional storyteller Stéphanie James. Thanks to her talent and presence, she immersed them in the rich and captivating world of traditional tales. It was a beautiful moment of discovery, emotion, and sharing — all centered around the magic of words.
Where Are Our Graduates Now?
Salma Atout (Class of 2024): Currently in her second year of the World Bachelor in Business program at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, in partnership with the University of Southern California and Bocconi University.
Final AAC U16 Football Tournament
Here’s a look back at the final AAC U16 Football Tournament!
We are proud of our players who represented LFiA with passion, sportsmanship, and strong team spirit. Bravo to everyone for your commitment on the field!
Our Students Have Talent
Congratulations to our students who participated with courage and determination in the Amman Marathon.
Your commitment and perseverance are a source of pride for the entire LFiA community. Well done to all of you for this great athletic achievement!
Congratulations to Yasmina Barakeh for her fantastic victory, taking first place at the Jordan Tennis Open – U14 on September 26, 2025.
Bravo Yasmina for your determination and talent — we are all very proud of you!
