World Language Department

Administration conducts teacher observations, prepares to attend large-school consortium meeting

Archit Kalra and Chenyao Liu • October 19, 2022

As the school transitions back from fall break, Principal Tim Phares said he will continue to conduct classroom observations for new teachers. “I observe every teacher that is brand new to our school...

National Chinese Honors Society members host Chinese yo-yo guest performer

Sowmya Chundi • March 27, 2019

On March 28, Chinese National Honors Society (CNHS) members are inviting a Chinese yo-yo performer to entertain at the Carmel Clay Public Library. The cultural event was created to gain awareness for Chinese...

French classes participate in Mardi Gras celebrations

March 7, 2019

On March 5, French students celebrated Mardi Gras in their classes with a feast. The holiday signifies the day before the season of Lent. The celebration is associated with eating rich and fatty foods...

World Language students perform well in state competition

Sowmya Chundi • February 15, 2019

On Feb. 11, French students participated in state-level competitions at West Lafayette High School. The competitions were open to any students enrolled in a French class who wanted to compete. Andrea...

World Language students to participate in state competitions

Sowmya Chundi • January 23, 2019

In early February, French and German students will participate in state level competitions at West Lafayette High School and Ball State University, respectively. Competitions are open to all students who...

Chinese teacher Tungfen Lee uses Twitter to gain support for Chinese classes

Sowmya Chundi • December 10, 2018

Throughout November, Chinese teacher Tungfen Lee posted several pictures of students participating in new activities in her classroom. According to Lee, the tweets have been very successful in bringing...

National Chinese Honors Society members participate in Single’s Day on Nov. 12

Sowmya Chundi • November 13, 2018

On Nov. 12, National Chinese Honors Society (NCHS) members celebrated Single's Day, a new marketing holiday in China. The day, normally celebrated on Nov. 11, is symbolic of the ones in 11/11, a constant...

Spanish IV and V students to see musical ‘Man of La Mancha’ Oct. 25

Sowmya Chundi • October 26, 2018

On Oct. 25, the students from the Spanish IV and V classes will see the musical “Man of La Mancha,” a musical production based on the story of Don Quixote at Beef & Boards in Indianapolis, to gain...

German exchange students to arrive at CHS late October

Sowmya Chundi • October 20, 2018

In late October and early November, the German exchange group from Frankfurt, Germany will come to Carmel to live with 16 CHS families for 3 weeks, as part of the German American Paired Partnership (GAPP)....

French students writing to pen pals in Haiti

Beats • March 3, 2014

Following a recent visit from Ludner St. Amour, director of the Christian School of New Vision in La Jeune, Haiti, French IV students have been preparing their letters to send back to their pen pals attending...

Chinese classes to celebrate Chinese New Year

Beats • January 27, 2014

The Chinese classes are celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year on Jan. 31 with a Chinese New Year celebration feast. In preparation, students will research a Chinese dish, prepare the food and then...

World language department to organize Christmas caroling

Beats • December 8, 2013

With the upcoming holiday season, the world language department will have its annual Christmas caroling on Dec. 11 and 12. According to Andrea Yocum, activity organizer and French teacher, participation...