French crêpes bring a taste of France to the College

By Ms Rhiannon Richards and Ms Di Lefebvre, French Teachers

Last week, Year 8 French classes put their language skills into action by ordering a savoury galette and a sweet crêpe from Le Petit Breton, a visiting French food vendor.

Monsieur Bruno Paressant is a French chef from the beautiful region of Brittany, home of the galette and crêpe. He patiently took orders from the students, who were ably supported by our French Assistant, Ms Emma Plat.

The main course included ham, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes or egg, all served with cheese – of course! For the dessert, students could choose between a crêpe with homemade chocolate sauce, salted caramel sauce, maple syrup (a nod to Madame Lefebvre’s Canadian roots) and the classic lemon and sugar.

We would like to extend our warmest thanks to the team at Le Petit Breton for their hard work and the record speed at which they prepared the delicious food. Chapeau (I take my hat off) to the Year 8 students for bringing their appetites and best French ordering skills.

Now we turn our attention to a craft activity featuring French cultural designs. To round out the year, we will enjoy a French movie – an opportunity to put our comprehension skills to the test.

We would like to wish a Joyeux Noël et bonnes vacances (Merry Christmas and happy holidays) to the Year 8 French students and their families. À l’année prochaine (until next year).