🏆 MLC Victoria Shines in the Dicta d’Or Secondary 2025! 🇫🇷
We are proud to congratulate Methodist Ladies’ College, Victoria, winners of the Dicta d’Or Secondary Trophy 2025— an achievement that highlights their dedication to excellence in French language learning.
Under the guidance of Madame Monique Manders, MLC students demonstrated remarkable precision, creativity, and passion throughout the competition, earning them the national title in this year’s edition.
✨ Top students:
🥇 Holly Collette – 1st Place
🥈 Apple Lei – 2nd Place
Their success reflects countless hours of commitment and enthusiasm, as well as the outstanding teaching that continues to make MLC a leader in French education across Australia.
📸 In this photo, Madame Manders proudly stands beside Holly and Apple — shining examples of the hard work, linguistic talent, and cultural curiosity that Dicta d’Or seeks to celebrate.
👏 Félicitations to the entire MLC French department for inspiring a new generation of passionate francophiles!
✨ The Dicta d’Or competition, created by Érudits, celebrates the joy of learning French and the pursuit of linguistic excellence across Australian schools. Join us in 2026 for the next edition!!
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MEET THE JURY
Sabine Kuuse
Sabine Kuuse is a Lecturer in French Studies at the University of Western Australia, specialising in language education and Francophone cultures within the Indo-Pacific region. Passionate about intercultural learning and student engagement, she is actively involved in student mobility initiatives and community connections across the Francophone Indo-Pacific.
Her work encourages students to broaden their perspectives and embrace the richness and diversity of languages, cultures, and ways of thinking.
Sabine has also played an important leadership role within the French teaching community in Australia and internationally. She is:
Former President of FATFA
Former Vice President of the Asia-Pacific Commission for the FIPF (International Federation of French Teachers)
Former Tertiary Representative for TOFAWA
We are truly honoured to welcome Sabine Kuuse as a judge for Dicta d’Or 2026 🇫🇷 Her expertise, dedication, and commitment to French language education make her an invaluable member of this year’s judging panel
Jacques Bernard
The Man Behind the Magic of French Literature in Australia!
Founder of Le Forum, Australia’s very first French bookshop, and visionary creator of the legendary Van du Livre, Jacques has devoted his life to bringing the beauty of French books and culture to communities far and wide. Over 200,000 kilometres travelled, countless encounters in schools, universities, festivals, and Alliances Françaises—his mission is as inspiring as it is heartfelt:
“Transmettre la richesse de la langue française et le plaisir de la lecture.”
We are beyond honoured to have Jacques join us as a judge this year—his passion, experience, and love for the French language will make this competition unforgettable! 🇫🇷
Céline HIOL LOMBARDO
Céline Hiol Lombardo is the Director of a preschool in La Réunion, within a neighbourhood classified as a reinforced priority education area (REP+). Deeply committed to education and student wellbeing, she works each day to provide children with a nurturing, stimulating, and open-minded learning environment.
Her professional journey has led her from adult education to teaching in primary schools, always guided by a passion for sharing knowledge, supporting learners, and embracing pedagogical innovation. She also serves as a trainer and mentor for beginning teachers, believing strongly in the power of collaboration and collective growth within education.
For Céline, participating in Dicta d’Or represents a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the French language as:
✨ a living connection between cultures
✨ a tool for empowerment
✨ and a joy to be shared
Beyond education, theatre, reading, travel, and cultural engagement continue to enrich her perspective as both an educator and lifelong learner.
We are delighted to welcome Céline Hiol Lombardo as a judge for Dicta d’Or 2026 🇫🇷 Her passion, experience, and dedication to French language education bring a truly international dimension to this year’s competition