During the 2023-2024 school year, over 5,000 young linguists demonstrated their French language skills at their respective schools, each vying for the opportunity to represent their school at the Provincial Concours d’Art Oratoire. Hosted by Canadian Parents for French – Manitoba (CPF-MB), the final competition took place at the Université de Saint-Boniface on May 4th 2024, where the school champions from grades 3 to 12 converged to compete in a vibrant showcase that included French as a second language, impromptu speaking, French as a first language, and group presentations.
A Celebration of Skills and Community
This event not only celebrated the exceptional linguistic abilities of the students but also highlighted the community’s strong commitment to bilingual education. Supported by over 600 parents, the day was filled with energetic and articulate French speeches, showcasing the best of Manitoba’s young linguists.
Educational and Community Impact
The Concours d’art oratoire aligns with Manitoba’s educational curricula by fostering useful life skills and promoting French language proficiency among youth. The competition provides a dynamic and immersive learning experience, challenging students to perform at their best and enriching their academic journeys.
Celebrating Champions
Below is a list of the winners from this year’s competition:
FCC – Grade 4
1st: Hazel H., “La gymnastique”
2nd: Praise O., “L’univers”
3rd: Jackson H., “Ma Vie”
FCC Ext/Enrich/Adv – Grade 4
1st: Maisy J., “La gymnastique”
2nd: Danielle D., “Les tortues”
Early Immersion – Grades 3/4
1st: Scarlett F., “J’aime le français”
2nd: Sula F., “L’été”
3rd: Malcolm M., “Les mathématiques sont importantes”
Français – Grades 3/4
1st: Anika L., “Mon jeu de hockey”
FCC – Grades 5/6
1st: Sadie B., “Mon voyage préféré”
2nd: Xander B., “Ma Vie”
3rd: Maya M., “L’athlétisme”
FCC Ext/Enrich/Adv – Grades 5/6
1st: Mayumi D., “Le lion de Nemee”
2nd: Abby T., “Le tennis”
Early Immersion – Grades 5/6
1st: Nina B., “Le trouble de spectre autism”
2nd: Carter W., “Le système nervous”
3rd: Macy P., “L’art est aussi important que les mathématiques et les sciences”
Français – Grades 5/6
1st: William B., “Les langues parlées autour du monde”
2nd: Jerbe B., “L’évolution du soccer”
3rd: Cloe H., “Albert Einstein”
FCC – Grades 7/8
1st: Celina G., “Les conversations difficiles”
FCC – Grades 7/8 – DUO
1st: Zoey B. & Charlie T., “Les débuts de Gérald”
2nd: Max W. & Harsha K., “La baguette disparue”
FCC Ext/Enrich/Adv – Grades 7/8
1st: Elodie R., “La grève de 1919”
FCC Ext/Enrich/Adv – Grades 7/8 – DUO
1st: Avery O. & Ianthe G., “L’intelligence artificielle”
Early Immersion – Grades 7/8
1st: Yuven R., “Surmonter l’adversité”
2nd: Niamh O., “L’Importance de l’activité physique pour les femmes”
3rd: Quinn L., “Les avantages de la paresse”
Early Immersion – Grades 7/8 – DUO
1st: Oliver S. & Cameron H., “Pourquoi le français?”
2nd: Jayna L. & Hennessey S., “Les droits des femmes au Canada”
3rd: Tuyung F. & Stephanie Anne R., “Un entrevue avec Bella Swan”
Late Immersion – Grades 7/8
1st: Isla T., “L’équestre”
2nd: Emma V., “Charlie et son maladie mystérieuse”
Français – Grades 7/8
1st: Stella T., “Visons une vie plus sécuritaire proche de l’eau”
2nd: Isaac L., “Dieux. Réelle ou non”
3rd: Nourjane A., “L’influence de la musique sur nous”
Français – Grades 7/8 – DUO
1st: Payson B. & Léane L., “La pollution des déchets”
FCC – Grades 9/10
1st: Lisa B., “Une jeune Coréenne au Canada”
2nd: Aikmveer S., “Mon village”
FCC – Grades 9/10 – DUO
1st: Rohan J. & Ayaan T., “La rémunération des athlètes universitaires”
2nd: Max Schulz-P. & Liam M., “LJM”
FCC Ext/Enrich/Adv – Grades 9/10
1st: Chloe C., “La musique autochtone”
2nd: Aisha D., “Le racisme: Un appel à l’action”
Early Immersion – Grades 9/10
1st: Isla Blue-K., “La nouvelle devise des médias sociaux”
2nd: Rhyrdyn L., “Construire notre vie avec passion”
3rd: Maria B., “Un Voyage en Voiture a travers le Canada”
Early Immersion – Grades 9/10 – DUO
1st: Alice M. & Adi Z., “Le Drip”
2nd: Jenna L. & Emma L., “La santé mentale”
Late Immersion – Grades 9/10 – DUO
1st: Marek S., “Les effets de la technologie sur le monde de l’éthique”
2nd: Esmé D., “Pourquoi les Airpods sont terribles pour ta santé”
1st: Lindsay B. & Emitida H., “La taxe rose”
Français – Grades 9/10
1st: Illan Y., “La chirurgie esthétique masculine”
2nd: Inaya P., “Devrions-nous effacer la trace des figures historiques si elles ont un passé criminel?”
3rd: Jessie K., “Plus besoin d’école!”
FCC – Grades 11/12
1st: Nathan P., “Bonjour”
Early Immersion – Grades 11/12
1st: Idia Eronmwon W., “Le colonialisme: un système qui détruit des sociétés”
2nd: Rourke L., “L’Art de décider”
3rd: Ella F., “Les prochains 286 ans vers l’égalité des sexes”
Late Immersion – Grades 11/12
1st: Cynthia Z., “Le racisme comique”
Français – Grades 11/12
1st: Mia B., “Les examens : nuisibles ou nécessaires?”
2nd: Meriem B., “Une prison à toit ouvert”
3rd: Faith T., “La crise économique: une affaire de tous”
Impromptu – Grades 11/12
1st: Elijah S.
Looking Ahead to 2025
As we approach the 40th edition of the Concours d’art oratoire in 2025, CPF-MB is thrilled to continue this tradition. We are already planning for an in-person event that promises to bring together the most skilled French speakers from across the province. The Provincial Finals will once again be held at the Université de Saint-Boniface, ensuring another year of exceptional linguistic showcases.
For more details on how to participate or attend, please contact kgreen@cpfmb.com join us in supporting the next generation of French speakers in our vibrant community!