What is Canadian Parents for French?

What is CPF?
Canadian Parents for French (CPF) was founded in 1977 by a group of 35 parents who wanted all young Canadians to have the opportunity to learn and use the French language. CPF works with teachers, administrators and community leaders to strengthen French second language programs in Canadian schools. Today there are over 22,000 CPF members across Canada.

The CPF Hamilton-Wentworth Chapter was formed in 2002 by a group of 8 parents who wanted to:

• Promote and advocate for a strong French Immersion program in Hamilton;
• Provide opportunities for children to use the French language outside of school;
• Build bridges between the English and francophone community; and
• Create a support network of resources and information for parents.

Today there are over 100 CPF members in Hamilton, and we hope this number will grow.

Across Canada:

• CPF National works with the federal government and national organizations to create an environment supportive of French education in Canada.
• CPF National conducts research and provides information about French second language learning to help develop policies and programs throughout the country.
  

In Ontario:

• CPF Ontario works with Ministry of Education, teacher organizations, and other groups to ensure that there is support for French second language education.
• CPF Ontario organizes French language activities for students from across the province such as the provincial Concours public speaking contest.
  

In Hamilton:

• CPF Hamilton-Wentworth organizes French language activities in Hamilton such as film nights, concerts, and book sales.
• CPF Hamilton-Wentworth sponsors and facilitates special programs such as French courses, student exchanges and parent information nights.
• CPF promotes French Immersion to school boards, parents & students to encourage increased enrollment at the elementary, middle school and high school levels.

What are our Plans for 2005/2006?

 French Book Fair/Trade Show in November 2005
 Regular French film matinees for children
 Joint events with Hamilton's francophone community
 Support for a local SEVEC Quebec exchange in 2008
 Quarterly issues of the Hamilton CPF Newsletter
 Informative Web Site updated monthly
 French Concert for Students in February 2006 
 Promotion of FI Kindergarten & High School Information Nights
 CPF Public Speaking Contest in May 2006
 Family French Performer in June 2006
 Facilitate a local French summer camp for 2006

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Contact Us:

Do you have questions or suggestions for CPF Hamilton Wentworth?

Would you like to help organize and run our events and programs?

Please contact Canadian Parents for French Hamilton Wentworth at cpfhamilton@hotmail.com