Early Footprints Project: French Reading Activity at Morden Daycare
We are pleased to announce the success of our recent visit to Pembina Valley Childcare Centre as part of the Early Footprints project. This initiative promotes early literacy and a love for reading in French among young children. During the event, a Grade 5 French Immersion class visited a Pre-K class, where the older students read stories about starting Kindergarten and guided the younger children in reading French books. The project aims to foster a love for reading in French and emphasize its importance as a second language from an early age. The event concluded with ice cream sandwiches, and each Pre-K student received French Footprints handouts and a French book to take home. Encouraged by our success in Morden, we plan to visit more daycares and early learning centers to continue promoting French literacy. To host an event in your community, please contact kgreen@cpf.com.
French Immersion Enrollment Guide: Why and How to Enroll Your Child in French Immersion in Manitoba
The French Immersion Program in Manitoba aims to develop confident, plurilingual global citizens and is offered in 115 public schools across 23 school divisions. There are no independent French Immersion schools. The program features two delivery models: single-track (entire school population in French Immersion) and dual-track (French Immersion and English programs coexist). Entry points include Early Immersion (Kindergarten or Grade 1), Middle Immersion (Grade 4), and Late Immersion (Grade 6 or 7). Benefits of enrolling in French Immersion include cognitive enhancement, early bilingual proficiency, cultural enrichment, improved communication skills, academic excellence, better career opportunities, easier travel, long-term cognitive health, strong cultural connections, and personal growth. The enrollment process involves researching schools, contacting and visiting them, preparing documents, and submitting applications.
NATIONAL AMBASSADOR YOUTH FORUM is looking for Manitoban students!
Each year, French for the Future selects a few teenagers in grades 10 to 11 enrolled in French programs across Canada (Core French, Extended French, French Immersion, or Francophone schools) to become ambassadors for bilingualism in their school throughout the
École Québec Monde
A language school offering French classes to anyone in the world who wishes to learn and experience French in Québec City. A variety of programs are offered.
Forum for Young Canadians
A bilingual, educational, behind the scenes experience, created to teach teens about the political processes that are used to govern Canada.
Education First
Education First is the world’s largest provider of international exchange programs. Learn a language. Study abroad. Explore other cultures.
Manitoba – Quebec Exchange
The Manitoba-Québec Six-Month Student Exchange Program is offered to students enrolled in the French Immersion Program who will be in Grade 10 or 11 next September.
Rideau Hall Interpretive Guide Program
Open to bilingual individuals who qualify for the Federal Student Work Experience Program – Guide Interpreters greet visitors and conduct guided tours of Canada’s House – Rideau Hall!
Juno Beach Centre Guide Program
Do you love history? Take part in the Juno Beach Centre Guide Program.
International Experiences Canada
A professional development program that allows Canadians to stay in French for an extended period of time.
YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange
Offering participants the opportunity to work in their second official language. Learn more about the YMCA’s Summer Work Experience Program.
O’Poésie 2022
O’Poésie is a French as a second language poetry contest for 6 to 18 year old youth. This is an opportunity for FSL students to explore the beauty and expressivity of the French language through a creative learning project. DEADLINE: February 9 2022