2024 in Review
Below is a recap of our main 2024 events and activities. We had a very busy year!
Christmas Breakup! - December 1
This was the last event in a very busy year! Our Christmas Lunch was held at The Keppel Bay Sailing Club and was followed by our last Committee Meeting for 2024! Joyeux Noël à tous!
French Singing Workshop - November 16
Our second singing workshop was held in Yeppoon and led by the very talented Lorraine Manifold! Around 15 budding and more experienced singers gathered on Saturday 16 November at the Yeppoon Community Centre, to learn and perform 2 songs. It was followed by a free concert!
French Language Award St Ursula’s College - October 14
Congratulations to St Ursula's College Year 12 student Amy Fallis who was awarded the Alliance Française CQ French Language Award in 2024.
We’ve awarded this prize since 2021 to recognise the highest achieving Year 12 student and to strengthen our positive relationship with the College. St Ursula’s is the only high school offering French in the region.
French it up! Seniors’ Week event - October 13
In 2024, our Seniors’ Month event was held in conjunction with Le Bon Weekend at Byfield Hideaway Resort and included some language and cultural activities. We acknowledge the support of the Queensland Government, COTA Queensland and Livingstone Shire Council for this event - Merci!
Le Bon Weekend at Byfield Hideaway Resort - October 11-12
Our much-enjoyed weekend of French adventure in a tropical rainforest paradise!
Around 20 students and friends of the Alliance attended this wonderful weekend of French fun and activities.
Taste of the World - August 20
Taste of the World is an annual event organised by The Rockhampton City Council, and this was the second time we participated. We cooked crepes until our arms fell off! It was a great opportunity to meet members of the community and promote our classes and events!
French Cooking Class - August 17
Our second edition of the French Cooking Class was held at Wilby’s Training Restaurant in Rockhampton and was again led by Chef Adrian Newby, Wilby’s head chef. This year, the focus was puff pastry! We made croissants and puff pastry from scratch and finished the day with a Champagne lunch! Massive thanks to CQU for supporting this event.
Bastille Day Lunch - July 14
We celebrated Bastille Day with a beautiful lunch held at The Villa on the Beach in Cooee Bay. We enjoyed cheese and charcuterie platters, good wine and excellent company. Musical entertainment was provided by some very talented singers interpreting traditional French songs.
French Film Festival June 7-9
2024 saw another very successful edition of our annual FFF! Our French Film Festival is a well-known event in the region and is always very well-attended.
Chandeleur Event - February 3
We marked the passing of the Christmas season this year in a traditional French fashion by gathering for a celebration of La Chandeleur, which was held at the Gallais’ home in lieu or our regular French conversation. This was our first event in 2024 and it was very well attended!
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