Year 8 French Film Festival excursion

On the sunny morning of Thursday, March 21st, the Year 8 French classes embarked on an enriching excursion, immersing themselves in the essence of French culture through a delightful assortment of breakfast foods and cinematic storytelling.

Whilst eagerly awaiting for their adventure to begin, the students of 8I and 8F indulged in a traditional French breakfast with a luxurious variety of delicacies. Along with the buttery pain au chocolats, sweet eclairs, and of course the iconic baguettes, the spread was completed by the monumental 1kg wheel of brie. This brilliant breakfast provided us with a charming view of French cuisine, as well as serving as an exciting initiation of the rich French heritage, setting the mood for the lively day.

After finishing up our delectable breakfast, we embarked on the next leg of our journey, venturing to the Palace Norton Cinema to watch ‘Nina et le Secret du Hérisson,’ also known as ‘Nina and the Secret of the Hedgehog’. This captivating film takes the viewer through a story of friendship and family. It followed the courageous journey of Nina, a headstrong young girl whose life falls apart when her dad loses his job due to the foul play of his boss. As her family grapples with the repercussions of his unjust dismissal, she is forced to navigate the complexities of life amidst adversity and scramble to fix things with the help of her friend Mehdi and a mischievous hedgehog.

This heartwarming film was a fun watch, along with helping as a valuable tool for expanding our French vocabulary and deepening our understanding of the language. The whimsical and cartoony style also assisted in making the film easier to comprehend and enjoy for us amateur French speakers. The film’s engaging narrative and relatable characters created an immersive experience and was a great way to finish off the excursion before heading back to school.

We had a wonderful time immersing ourselves in French culture, with the delicious breakfast spread and exciting cinema trip. From savouring the French delicacies to venturing through the heartfelt journey of the movie, the day was insightful as well as enjoyable for everyone, though the highlight was definitely scurrying for all the leftover cheese and pastries.

Huge thank you to Mr. De Jong and Ms. Cho for supervising and organising this awesome excursion for us. It was super fun and we all really appreciated it! 🙂

Steph Ha and Maija Peiris, Year 8