McKinnon Secondary College
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the outstanding success of our students in the 2025 Berthe Mouchette Competition, organised by the Alliance Française de Melbourne!
This year, our school saw a record-breaking level of participation, with over 50 students demonstrating their passion for French language and culture through poetry recitations, creative writing, and drawing. A massive merci (thank you!) to every single student who took part. Your enthusiasm and courage in accepting this challenge is truly commendable.
Our Brilliant Finalists
The competition was fierce, and we are incredibly proud of the 10 students who achieved the high standard required to be named finalists. This achievement is a testament to their dedication, hard work, and excellent command of French. Félicitations to all our finalists—you represented our school brilliantly!
And the Winners Are...
We are delighted to share that two of our exceptional students have been named overall winners in their respective categories!
A huge, enthusiastic congratulations goes to:
- Daniela Tapia-Leal (Year 12 French Epreuve Oral - 1st Place)
- Oscar Tran (Year 10 French Recitation de Poesie - Prix Hors-Categorie)
This is an incredible accomplishment, and we celebrate their commitment to language learning and cultural understanding. Their success is an inspiration to all our French students.
Awards Ceremony Details
Please join us in celebrating the achievements of all our finalists and winners at the official Awards Ceremony.
The ceremony will be held on Monday 17 November at The Capitol Theatre at 6.30pm.
This is a fantastic opportunity to recognise the hard work and talent of all participants. We encourage all parents, students, and staff to attend and share in this wonderful celebration of French language.
Bravo à tous! (Well done to all!) We look forward to another successful year in 2026.