La Gazette Novembre 2013
Alliance Franรงaise de Christchurch 913 Colombo Street 03 365 8370 enquiries@afchristchurch.org.nz
LE MOT DE LA PRÉSIDENTE Chers amis, Le mois de novembre est déjà là avec ses jours fériés, ses fêtes et toutes ses activités. Vous n’aurez que l’embarras du choix ce mois-ci : Que faire, que choisir, comment profiter de tout ce qui est français ou éducatif à l’Alliance de Christchurch ? Commençons par le ciné-club ce premier vendredi de novembre à la Maison de l’Alliance avec « Le nom des gens », un film de Michel Leclerc qui vous détendra et vous fera sûrement rire. Le 6 novembre si vous voulez entendre la suite du voyage en France de la Présidente et de ses futurs projets venez nous rejoindre à la Permanence du mercredi. Vous aimez la musique ? Franck Monnet qui est déjà venu plusieurs fois à l’Alliance avant les tremblements de terre revient sur Christchurch pour un concert organisé par l’AF au «Pallet Pavillon » Vous êtes français ou francophone et vous attendez avec impatience l’arrivée du Beaujolais Nouveau ! Cette année nous organisons un Piquenique BYO à la plage de Sumner à la fin du mois. Finalement mais tout aussi important venez à l’AGM après le Petit Matin Croissant du 24 novembre. Les deux premiers samedi de novembre l’Alliance organise deux sessions du DELF (Tout public puis Junior) un diplôme reconnu dans le monde entier et organisé uniquement par les Alliances Françaises. Après le succès du DELF scolaire avec le Lycée de St Margaret et de Burnside nous espérons que l’an prochain nous aurons encore plus de lycéens de Canterbury ou de l’Île du Sud qui se présenteront au Diplôme. Toutes mes félicitations aux étudiants qui ont passé et ont tous réussi le diplôme du DELF scolaire 2013. La mi-novembre marque les festivités de la région de Canterbury mais aussi la venue du Prairial, une frégate de surveillance de la Marine Francaise qui sera dans le Port de Lyttleton du 13 au 15 novembre. Nous apprécions leur offre pour venir aider le comité de l’Alliance à peindre et ranger le garage le 14 novembre. Ceci est mon dernier Mot de la Présidente puisque je me retire après l’AGM. J’en profite donc pour vous souhaiter de joyeuses fêtes de fin d’année et une bonne fin de trimestre à l’Alliance Française de Christchurch. Je remercie de tout cœur le comité et toutes les différentes équipes de l’AF qui m’ont si bien soutenue pendant ces dernières années. Cela restera pour moi une mission très enrichissante. AU REVOIR Martine Marshall Durieux Présidente
LE MOT DE LA PRÉSIDENTE Chers amis, This is November so get ready to enjoy a wide selection of cultural and educational activities at the Alliance. You could start the month at our Ciné-club with the movie « The name of love ». You are sure to have a good time and a good laugh. On the 6th of November you could join us at the Permanence and hear part 2 of Your President’s trip to France earlier this year and of my future projects. If you enjoy French music, you will be pleased to hear that the musician, singer, song writer Franck Monnet will be back in Christchurch as a guest of the Alliance Française for a concert at the” Pallet Pavilion”. If you are French or Francophile you must be waiting with excitement for the new wine of the season “The Beaujolais Nouveau”! This year for a change we will organise a BYO picnic in Sumner at the end of the month. Finally but not least, do come and make your voice heard at the AGM on the 24th of November after le Petit Matin Croissants. On the first two Saturdays of the month, two DELF sessions (adults and Juniors) will take place at the Alliance. The DELF Diploma is recognised worldwide and is organised by the Alliance Française network. After the success of the DELF scolaire with St Margaret’s College and Burnside High school we are hoping that next year more students from the Canterbury region and the South Island will enrol for this diploma. Congratulations to the students who all successfully completed the DELF scolaire 2013. Mid November is also a festive month for the Canterbury region with the races and Show Day. You may also be interested in visiting French Navy frigate the “Prairial” in Lyttelton harbour. The frigate will be in port from the 13th to the 15th of November. They have kindly offered to do a working bee at the Alliance and help the committee paint and tidy up the garage. This is my last “Mot de la Présidente” since I will be stepping down as President of the Alliance Française de Christchurch after the AGM at the end of the month. I wish you all a very successful end of term at the Alliance, a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. I also would like to thank very sincerely the committee and the various AF teachers and members who have supported me over the last few years. I have enjoyed it all so much. AU REVOIR. Martine Marshall Durieux Présidente
CALENDRIER DES ÉVÉNEMENTS Vendredi 1 Novembre Ciné Club The Names of Love @ 18h30 à l’AF Samedi 2 Novembre Delf Tout Public @ 9h00 à l’AF Mercredi 6 Novembre Permanence @ 12h00 à l’AF Book Club @ 18h30 à l’AF Samedi 9 Novembre Delf Prim et Junior @ 9h00 à l’AF Dimanche 10 Novembre Rugby France/All Blacks @ 9h00 Mardi 12 Novembre Concert No Square @ 20h00 à Auditorium CPIT Vendredi 15 Novembre Apéro du Vendredi avec Clos Henri @ 18h30 à l’AF Mercredi 20 Novembre Scrabble @ 12h à l’AF
Samedi 23 Novembre Concert Franck Monnet @ 18h00 à Pallet Pavilion Dimanche 24 Novembre PMC @ 9h30 à l’AF AGM @ 11h à l’AF Beaujolais Nouveau @ 13h à Sumner Vendredi 29 Novembre Quizz des écoles @ 16h à l’AF
CINÉ - CLUB
«THE NAMES OF LOVE» De Michel Leclerc Avec Jacques Gamblin et Sara Forestier.
Bahia Benmahmoud, a free-spirited young woman, has a particular way of seeing political engagement, as she doesn’t hesitate to sleep with those who don’t agree with her to convert them to her cause - which is a lot of people, as all right-leaning people are concerned. Generally, it works pretty well. Until the day she meets Arthur Martin, a discreet forty-something who doesn’t like taking risks. She imagines that with a name like that, he’s got to be slightly fascist. But names are deceitful and appearances deceiving...
Vendredi 1er Novembre @ 18h30 à l’AF Free entry, open to everyone
ACTIVITÉS ENFANTS / ÉCOLES
My Petit French Awakening French culture for kids! One hour of French activities for your children. Join Lucie every Monday at the South Christchurch Library, and learn French song, play French games, listen to French stories and more... A fun way to learn a language ! Suitable for children aged 3 to 9. Limited to 10 children. Every Monday from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm - Until December 16th*. South Christchurch Library - 66 Colombo Street - Cashmere. * except 2nd of December
Entry: Gold Coin Donation
French Day at AF for Prebbleton School On Friday, October 25th, l’Alliance Française de Christchurch welcomed students from Prebbleton school for a special French day. The AF team (Morgane, Justine, Mélusine and Nans) organised all kinds of French activities for the 38 kids, including Crêpes making workshop, French games and French songs... The kids have been learning French with their teacher for a year, and surprised the AF team with their good knowledge of the French language.
« No Square » was founded in July 1994 with Matthieu Durmarque on Saxophone, Matthieu Roffé on Piano, André Hahne on Bass and Alexandre Ambroziak on Drums. The musicians have created individually and collectively the original pieces found in their eight albums : « The Fly »(1996), « Green Apples (1997), « Empreintes » (1999), « Live à la Case à Chocs » (2000), « Cest où Doregon » (2002) , « Double Album Studio & Live » (2005), « le Pendu » (2008) and « Les Lois de l’éphèmère» (2012). « Les Lois de l’Ephémère » (The rules of the ephemeral) is No Square’s 8th release and, as in the past, it’s explosive, original and vibrant. The ephemeral is present mainly in contemporary art: contrary to the general rule of eternity, this art form is transient.The rules of the ephemeral to which all man is bound implies constant vigilance, the ability to adapt, intelligence, great imagination and spontaneity in order to live in a world of constant change where nothing is ever really acquired. This is, in fact, the definition of improvisation.The new compositions on this album were influenced by the recent live tours of the quartet in South America, in Africa and in Europe. The random encounters motivated the creativity of the moment and served as the foundations for the new compositions. Find out more about No Square: http://www.no-square.com/
$ 10/ hour s*
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24th
11:00 am after Le petit Matin Croissant Join us to be part of the future of the AF! The AGM of the Alliance Franรงaise of Christchurch will be held on November 24th at 11:00 am after Le Petit Matin Croissant. As you will be aware, the AF is a not-for-profit organisation. It is run by a committee of volunteers which meets as a group once a month. The committee members wish to continue in their role in 2014, however additional members with professional skills are always welcomed by the committee and are asked to contact the AF and speak with Morgane.
Alliance Française de Christchurch
présente
Quizz des écoles 2013 Friday, November 26th 4 pm to 5:30pm
Each school can enrol 2 teams of 4 students to participate in the quiz. The theme of the quiz will be French culture. School member : Free enrolment Non-member School: $ 5 per team enroled. Please enrol before Monday November 25th
Our partner:
Day 1 Christchurch – Glenfalloch Station Depart Christchurch at 9am for the drive across the Canterbury Plains and into Canterbury’s high country. Take a bike ride on the terraces above the Rakaia River as we head towards the Alps to Glenfalloch Station. Relax in this wonderful setting and enjoy the French immersion activities. (L) Day 2 Glenfalloch - Christchurch This morning enjoy more French immersion activities. After lunch we head back down the valley, stopping en-route for another cycle ride (Grade ½, 2 hrs). At the conclusion of the ride we stop off at a local country pub for a celebratory drink before continuing back to Christchurch. (B/L)
Price: $ 365 per pp What’s included? + 1 night accommodation + 1 breakfast; 2 lunches + Fruit, snacks & morning teas + tour guide & vehicle support while biking + bike hire & cycle repair support + all transport from/to Christchurch
Traditional French handmade breads and pastries OPENING HOURS Tuesday - Friday 8 am - 5pm Saturday 8:30 am - 3 pm
Saturday Deans Bush Market 9:00 am - 1 pm
54 Holmwood Rd Merivale, Christchurch email: lepanier@hotmail.co.nz phone: 03 355 6854
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CRÉDITS Comité Alliance Française
Président: Martine Marshall-Durieux Vice - Présidents: Alain Carpentier, Hugh Webber Trésorier: Hugh Webber Secrétaire: Justine Lee Membres du comité: Brigitte Roulet, Milinda Peris, Genevieve Robinson, Steven Lim, Heather Libeau-Dow, Robin Pawsey, Claudiu Mic Administratice: Morgane Jaffry
Our Partners
We are looking for partners to help us spread the French culture. If you wish to associate your company with the French Culture in Christchurch, contact Mélusine : enquiries@afchristchurch.org.nz or 03 365 8370