Canadian Parents for French - Saskatchewan (CPF-SK) is part of the national network of volunteers which values French as an integral part of Canada and which is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French-second-language learning opportunities for young Canadians.
Proud of Two Languages! | Nos deux langues, notre fierté!
Fête du soleil shines all across the province!
Our four dynamic monitors have been busy this summer, leading children at Fête du soleil camps across the province through a variety of fun and fascinating activities, and all en Français!
We've had lots of media coverage of our camps so far this summer. Here is one interview done by Radio-Canada's Justin Caron. (In French!)
Here is another story by L'eau Vive's Pierre Guy Veer about the Fête du soleil in Regina. (He actually volunteered for the camp!)
Keep an eye on the website for more links as they become available!
Fête du soleil a ray of sunshine for CPF-SK!
To hear all about the first Saskatoon Fête du soleil and how the summer is going so far, please click here! (En français ici!)
Second Fête du soleil added in Regina!
Due to overwhelming interest in Fête du soleil, Canadian Parents for French – Saskatchewan’s (CPF-SK) summer day camp, the Regina chapter has signed on to host another week of fun-filled French adventures for children entering grade one to grade five.
The camp that runs from August 16-20 is filled to capacity, so the Regina Chapter will be hosting another camp August 9-13. The registration deadline is July 23, 2010. Limited space is available. For more information, please email cpfsask@sasktel.net, and read the press release here.
Fête du soleil 2010
This quality program is led by bilingual monitors, hired by Canadian Parents for French – Saskatchewan. Fête du soleil will provide your child with opportunities to experience and use French in a stimulating but relaxed setting outside the classroom. Children will enjoy many activities involving arts and crafts, music, drama, sports, and science. Those attending should understand basic instruction in French. For the registration form for the Saskatoon Fête and more details, click here. (Deadline to register is July 23.)
The following dates have been confirmed for Fête du soleil across the province:
Swift Current: July 12-16
Yorkton: July 19-23
Prince Albert: July 26-30
Lloydminster: July 27-29
Saskatoon: August 3-6
Regina: August 9-13
Regina: August 16-20 (FULL)
French Immersion Teacher Positions in Estevan!
The Holy Family School Division is looking for some French Immersion teachers for the coming school year at Sacred Heart School/École Sacré Coeur in Estevan. The posting details are available here, near the bottom of the page!
CPF-SK Calendar of Upcoming Events!
To find out about upcoming French immersion and Francophone activities in Saskatchewan, click here.
Videos on French-second-language learning
Canadian Parents for French has developed two videos on French-second-language learning. One is entitled I want to become bilingual because and the other is Proud of two languages. To find out more and to access these videos, please click here.
CPF Multicultural Project
CPF now has informative brochures in many different languages. These brochures speak to Canada's vibrant multicultural population and outline all CPF has to offer. To access these brochures online, please click here to follow the link and then click 'Welcome' in the top left corner of the screen.
Bonjour SK!
Bonjour Saskatchewan is the result of years of hard work by the Coalition for the Promotion of French Language and Francophone Culture in Saskatchewan to promote the benefits of learning French and being exposed to the Francophone culture.
If you are thinking about the education of your children or grandchildren or if you would simply like to know more about the possibilities inherent in learning French, the Bonjour Saskatchewan website is for you. The information contained there will help you discover why the French language is a true gift!
Senate Page Program
The Senate of Canada is commited to having a skilled, diversified workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you are a bilingual university student and interested in enhancing your understanding of the Senate of Canada, then this program may be for you. Each year, the Senate Page Program selects fifteen university students from across Canada to study in the National Capitol Region and further their knowledge of parlimentary affairs. To find out more, click here.
Canadian Parents for French - Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Canada
(306) 244-6151
© 2010
