Alliance Francaise celebrate French cultures
This year’s 26th edition of the International Francophonie Day was celebrated on 20th March 2021 and the week of Francophonie was on the 13 to the 21 March 2021.
This moment provided an opportunity for French speakers and lovers of the language around the world to celebrate the French language in all its diversity. As is the norm we were not left out in these celebrations. We partnered with the Ministry of Basic Education in a bid to enhance the student’s knowledge of the French language.
Our celebrations started on Monday 15th March with a French book sales and a daily screening of a Francophonie video at Alliance. The short clip highlighted different French speakers giving a presentation of their own countries, their favorite national cuisine and expressions. This information is vital as it gives the listeners an opportunity to appreciate and learn the rich cultural diversities around the world. On Tuesday 16th March, the Alliance Française in partnership with Ministry of Basic Education run a Francophonie quiz in order to test the French students. This year only one school Tlokweng CJSS was nominated to take part in the Week of Francophonie in the form of a quiz due to the current health situation.
The fifteen (15) French students ranged from form 2 to form 3. Wednesday 17 March saw the official opening of the Francophonie Week by the French Ambassador H.E Madame Laurence Beau. Followed by a cocktail and the French film Casque d’or to close the evening. Movie projections are another way of showcasing different cultures, therefore on Thursday we projected La Grande Illusion, a French film produced by Jean Rénoir.
Out of the fourteen French students that took part in the Francophonie quiz, the top best 5 students were identified and awarded with prizes accordingly. The same as those who obtained position 6 – 14. Below are the winners and their classes.
The top best 5 students were:
Prize
Student’s names
Class
1st Prize
Keshia Matlho
Form 3D
2nd Prize
Tsebetso Mokobi
Form 3D
3rd Prize
Warona Matlapeng
Form 3C
4th Prize
Susana Maphane
Form 3D
5th Prize
Oratile Kotlhao
Form 3C
6th Prize
Zoe Webb
Form 2B
7th Prize
Katlo Keabofe
Form 3C
8th Prize
Resego Ofetile
Form 3C
9th Prize
Abby Emily
Form 2A
10th Prize
Tuduetso Gobopang
Form 3E
11th Prize
Ame Mabua
Form 3D
12th Prize
Lefika Tatedi
Form 2B
13th Prize
Deborah Kazembe
Form 2A
14th Prize
Lone Moalosi
Form 2A
