Fabpsa - French Australian Bilingual Program for School Association Inc.

02/06/2025

INSPIRING read on why more families choose bilingual education—even without speaking the language!

But here in WA, this kind of program is still very limited, and there is nothing yet for French, even though French is spoken all over the world.

📣 Help us bring the first French-English bilingual program to a WA public primary school! Whether you're a parent, educator, or supporter — your voice matters. Talk about FABPSA with friends, principals, and school boards. Let’s make it happen!

At these Australian schools, entire days or various subjects are taught in different languages.

20/05/2025

📢 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – Event Postponed

Dear FABPSA community,

We regret to inform you that our Information Night, originally scheduled for this Friday at the Alliance Française in Nedlands, has been postponed.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are unable to go ahead with the event as planned. We are currently working to set a new date and will share the updated details with you as soon as possible.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and continued support. 🙏

Stay tuned for more updates — and feel free to message us if you have any questions in the meantime!

The FABPSA Team 🇫🇷

Send a message to learn more

07/05/2025

📣 Reminder for Teachers & Education Professionals 📣

Don’t forget to register for FABPSA’s upcoming Information Evening!

We’re inviting you to our French-English Bilingual Program Information Night – a special evening of ideas, networking, wine, and cheese!

Spots are limited—register now!
📅 Date: 23 May 2025
🕓 Time: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
📍 Location: Alliance Française de Perth, 75 Broadway, Nedlands

What’s in it for you?

Learn how a bilingual program can transform your school
Hear from passionate education advocates
Meet and mingle with fellow educators
Limited places available!
👉 RSVP Here by 16 May
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FABPSAevent

Questions? Get in touch with Julie or Céline:
[email protected]

Hope to see you there!
The FABPSA Team

28/04/2025

🌏 SUPPORT BILINGUALISM - WE NEED EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS TO HELP CONVINCE WA LEADERS!

Did you know there are already 16 French-English bilingual programs across Australia—but none in WA?
Despite strong community demand and the proven benefits of bilingual education, Western Australia is still missing out. FABPSA is ready to change that and would like to invite you to our information night. We have a turnkey bilingual program ready to launch—we just need a school ready to lead the way! 🙌

👥 Who Should Attend?
French primary school teachers, principals, board members, and Department of Education reps.
💡Why Attend?
Discover what a bilingual (French-English) program really means. Learn how to implement and run one in your school
Explore how FABPSA can support your school's journey
Understand the profound benefits for students and the wider school community.
📣 About FABPSA
FABPSA is a not-for-profit organisation created and led by passionate parents.
Our mission: to establish a high-quality French-English bilingual program in WA primary schools—enriching education through language and cultural diversity.
🧀🍷 Plus, plus, plus!
Wine, Cheese & Great Company!
Relax, connect, and share ideas with fellow educators in a warm and welcoming setting.
👉 Register Now!
Click here to RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FABPSAevent
Spots are limited—secure your place today!
RSVP Deadline: 16th of May 2025
❓Questions?
Contact Julie Penin & Celine L’Her
📞 0424 677 597 | ✉️ [email protected]

22/04/2025

🌏 Did you know there are already 16 French-English bilingual programs across Australia—but none in WA?
Despite strong community demand and the proven benefits of bilingual education, Western Australia is still missing out.

FABPSA is ready to change that and would like to invite you to our information night. We have a turnkey bilingual program ready to launch—we just need a school ready to lead the way! 🙌

👥 Who Should Attend?
French primary school teachers, principals, board members, and Department of Education reps.

💡Why Attend?
Discover what a bilingual (French-English) program really means. Learn how to implement and run one in your school
Explore how FABPSA can support your school's journey
Understand the profound benefits for students and the wider school community.

📣 About FABPSA
FABPSA is a not-for-profit organisation created and led by passionate parents.
Our mission: to establish a high-quality French-English bilingual program in WA primary schools—enriching education through language and cultural diversity.

🧀🍷 Plus, plus, plus!
Wine, Cheese & Great Company!
Relax, connect, and share ideas with fellow educators in a warm and welcoming setting.

👉 Register Now!
Click here to RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FABPSAevent
Spots are limited—secure your place today!
RSVP Deadline: 16th of May 2025

❓Questions?
Contact Julie Penin & Celine L’Her
📞 0424 677 597 | ✉️ [email protected]

12/04/2025

What an honour! 🇫🇷✨

Yesterday afternoon, FABPSA was invited by Alliance Française de Perth to a lovely cocktail reception to welcome Mr Thani Mohamed Soilihi, Minister Delegate for Francophonie and International Partnerships, during his visit to Perth.

We also had the pleasure of meeting again with His Excellency Pierre-André Imbert, Ambassador of France to Australia.

The Minister’s speech was truly inspiring — especially his support for French teachers, French education, and the dream of a French bilingual school in Perth. His words reinforced our commitment and confidence in our mission.

Merci for the warm welcome and shared vision! 💙🤍❤️



Quel honneur ! 🇫🇷✨

Hier après-midi, FABPSA a été invité par l'Alliance Française de Perth à une réception-cocktail pour accueillir M. Thani Mohamed Soilihi, Ministre délégué à la Francophonie et aux Partenariats internationaux, lors de sa visite à Perth.

Nous avons également eu le plaisir de retrouver Son Excellence Pierre-André Imbert, Ambassadeur de France en Australie.

Le discours du Ministre était véritablement inspirant — en particulier son soutien aux enseignants du français, à l'éducation francophone, et au rêve d'une école bilingue française à Perth. Ses paroles ont renforcé notre engagement et notre confiance en notre mission.

Merci pour cet accueil chaleureux et cette vision partagée ! 💙🤍❤️

01/04/2025

🇦🇺 Hello Fabpsa Community!
💡 Are you a member of your child's school board? If so, you could be the key to bringing this exciting project to life at your school!

As we actively seek a school to host our bilingual program, we believe that parents' voices are powerful when it comes to shaping school priorities. your support could make all the difference.

If you'd like to help us introduce FABPSA to your school, don’t hesitate to reach out! We’d be happy to support you in presenting the project to the board.

🇫🇷 Bonjour communauté Fabpsa !
💡 Êtes-vous membre du conseil scolaire de votre enfant ? Si oui, vous pourriez être la clé pour concrétiser ce beau projet dans votre école !

Alors que nous recherchons activement une école pour accueillir notre programme bilingue, nous sommes convaincus que la voix des parents est précieuse et peut jouer un rôle essentiel dans l’introduction de notre initiative.

Si vous souhaitez nous aider à présenter notre projet à votre école, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter ! Nous serons ravis de vous accompagner pour présenter le projet au conseil.

24/03/2025

🇬🇧🌟 Meet Sophie! 🌟

Today, we’re introducing Sophie, our incredible Sponsorship & Pedagogy Specialist at FABPSA!

With a background in Psychology and extensive experience as a Language Assistant and Special Needs Education Assistant, Sophie brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to our pedagogy team. A strong advocate for multilingualism, she is also the President of the Parents & Citizens' Association at her children’s school in Perth. On top of that, she’s a driving force behind our sponsorship efforts, helping to build valuable partnerships for our school.

We’re so grateful to have Sophie on board! 💙✨

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🇫🇷🌟 Voici Sophie ! 🌟

Aujourd’hui, nous vous présentons Sophie, notre formidable spécialiste en parrainage et pédagogie chez FABPSA !

Avec une formation en psychologie et une vaste expérience en tant qu’assistante de langue et assistante en éducation spécialisée, Sophie apporte une richesse de connaissances et une passion inestimables à notre équipe pédagogique. Forte défenseuse du multilinguisme, elle est également présidente de l’Association des Parents d'élèves de l’école de ses enfants à Perth. Elle joue également un rôle clé dans notre équipe de parrainage, aidant à développer de précieux partenariats pour notre école.

Nous sommes incroyablement chanceux de compter Sophie parmi nous ! 💙✨

20/03/2025

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Today is so we're checking out the top francophone suburbs in each state and territory in Australia 🇫🇷🥐

16/03/2025

🧡 This week is Harmony Week 🧡
It is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds.

It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.

You can wear orange to show your support, or you can attend/host a Harmony Week event.

Head over to harmony.gov.au to learn more!

13/03/2025

💬 Did you know that cross-linguistic and cross-cultural friendships are wonderful for our self-expansion? ! Read the article below to learn more about it! 👩🏽‍🤝‍👨🏼

Yet another benefit of being multilingual 🥳

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250211-how-to-make-friends-across-cultures?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1V4HBGDa-NvMZB0J6l2Fn9GCkDAG-nbOGGh3qeAK3BeDS-FH9n2_YQa0o_aem_kZk4S1KaOqIyboysS1T6Zg

What happens when we make friends across borders? Two writers talk about their British-Italian friendship – and the fascinating cognitive science on such cross-cultural bonds.

05/03/2025

🇦🇺 Meet the Team!

We are very happy to introduce our treasurer Julien today! 😎

Julien arrived in Australia 13 years ago to work as a French language teacher. Passionate about education and helping others, he studied community services. He has since been working with young people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds. Father of two bilingual children, his knowledge and skills makes Julien a great asset for the organization.

💖 Thank you Julien for your commitment to FABPSA! 💖

🇫🇷 Qui Sommes-Nous?

Nous sommes ravis de vous présenter notre trésorier Julien aujourd'hui ! 😎

Julien est arrivé en Australie il y a 13 ans pour travailler comme professeur de français. Passionné par l'éducation et l'aide à autrui, il a fait des études dans le social. Il a travaillé avec des jeunes de milieux et de cultures variés. Père de deux enfants bilingues, ses connaissances et compétences font de Julien un véritable atout pour notre organisation.

💖Merci Julien pour ton engagement auprès de FABPSA ! 💖