Bonjour!
The Language Other Than English (LOTE) taught at Dutton Park State School is French. French is a major world language, spoken as the first language in more than two dozen countries on five continents and as an official language in 33 countries. There are more than 1700 words that are used in both English and French (for example, danger, saint, magazine, tact). In this sense French is already partly familiar to English-speaking learners. This familiarity supports early stages of learning. French also uses the same Roman alphabet as English.
Dutton Park State School Year 5 and 6 classes have 90 minutes of French lessons each week.
The whole school celebrates Bastille Day / French Day annually - a true highlight of the school year! Dress-ups, art competitions, games, French food... Très bien!
