Ape Ecole Francaise De Melbourne Inc

The APE Ecole Française de Melbourne Inc is a not-for-profit association established to support the French bilingual and bicultural education community in Melbourne. It operates as a parent association linked to the École Française de Melbourne, which provides French and Victorian curricula within Australian schools. The APE is managed by a volunteer committee and plays a crucial role in fostering community engagement and supporting extracurricular activities for students.

Mission and Vision

The APE’s mission is to promote and support French bilingual education in Melbourne by facilitating communication between parents, teachers, and the school administration. It aims to create a vibrant community that nurtures the cultural and linguistic heritage of French-speaking families while integrating with the Australian educational environment. The vision is to sustain and develop a strong, inclusive, and dynamic French-speaking community that enriches the educational experience of children through bilingualism and biculturalism.

Main Objectives

• Support extracurricular and cultural activities that complement the formal education provided by the École Française de Melbourne.
• Facilitate parental involvement in school life and decision-making processes.
• Manage resources and funding to enhance student experiences, including organising events and activities.
• Promote French language and culture within the Melbourne community.

Benefiting Groups

• Students enrolled in the École Française de Melbourne’s bilingual programs.
• Parents and families of French-speaking children in Melbourne.
• Teachers and school staff involved in French bilingual education.
• The wider French-speaking community in Melbourne seeking cultural and educational support.

Types of Services and Activities

• Organisation of extracurricular activities such as arts, music, sports, and language workshops conducted in French and English.
• Coordination of cultural events, including festivals celebrating Francophone heritage.
• Providing a platform for parental engagement and support through meetings, committees, and information sessions.
• Managing grants and funding from the French government to support school programs and activities.