French Bilingual Program
Register your interest now for Prep to Yr 3 and Yr 7 & 8 for 2025:
French Bilingual Program Waiting List Form
Offers of enrolment will be sent out in Term 3. Selection criteria for entry into the French Bilingual Program can be found here - WHSC Criteria to enter French Bilingual Program
To enquire about mid year enrolment for 2024 please contact our enrolment officer on admin@whiteshillsc.eq.edu.au
In 2024, Whites Hill State College French Bilingual Program is active in Prep, Y1 and Y2; and Year 7.
The College intends to continue extending its school provision by opening a new year level every year for both Primary & Secondary.
French trained, native French speaking teachers have been recruited to work alongside our Australian teachers on this innovative program. All teachers are also required to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers.
Curricula and learning styles in the FBP are harmonised for an ideal learning experience. Our students then realise that the English and French curricula overlap, just as subjects are linked.
Families receive an Australian Report card.
French Bilingual Program - Ratio and subjects
Primary students work with two teachers: one teacher instructs in English on the 'English' day and the other instructs in French on the 'French' days.
Prep - Year 2 are 80% (4 days) of French curriculum taught in French, 20% (1 day) Australian Curriculum taught in English and has bridges between curricula, languages and cultures.
In Year 3 the ratio adjusts to 60% French (3 days) 40 % English (2 days); as the students understanding grows and the Australian Curriculum demands rise.
In Year 7 & 8, the ratio is currently 25% French, 75% English with students studying French Literature from the French curriculum and History and Geography from a French-Australian harmonised curriculum.
Primary – Starting strong in French and English
Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 work as 80% (4 days) of French-Australian harmonised curriculum taught in French and 20% (1 day) Australian Curriculum taught in English. Students in this program are assessed according to both French Ministry of National Education criteria and Australian standards.
When your child starts Prep, they are in “Cycle 1". By the end of Cycle 1, Prep students will have acquired knowledge in several areas. The four main areas of learning from the B.O.E.N (Bulletin Officiel de l'Education Nationale = French Education Official Instructions) are:
Students in Y1, Y2 and Y3 are in “Cycle 2", the phase where they question the world. The five main domains from the B.O.E.N are:
Start strong today!
Enrolment for 2025 are now open:
French Bilingual Program Waiting List Form
Further information of interest can be accessed via the following links:
Benefits of a Bilingual Program
For further information or to register interest for other year levels please contact administration on admin@whiteshillsc.eq.edu.au or 3900 8333.
The Head of Department - French Bilingual Program, Emma Van Cuylenberg can be contacted on exvan10@eq.edu.au (Whites Hill State College & Tingalpa)
Sports Academy of Excellence - Sports Aerobics
We are very proud of our WHSC Sports Aerobics teams - since this program was first introduced at the college we have achieved so much!
Currently, our Sports Aerobics teams comprise of athletes from Prep-Year 9. These students are dedicated and their continual improvement in technique and fitness is on display throughout the year. Students also make new friendships and share in our wonderful WHSC team spirit.
Our Sports Aerobics teams and individuals rehearse and prepare for competitions throughout the year including the FISAF Super Series where teams compete against schools from across Australia. Our teams have reached both the State and National championships.
This year we saw some outstanding results with our teams gaining:
20 x 1st places
16 x 2nd places
9 x 3rd places
For more information regarding our Sports Aerobics program email Mrs Katie Stankovic c/o admin@whiteshillsc.eq.edu.au