New CPF French Summer Camp in Stoney Creek!

En français s.v.p.! French Camp
Sponsored By Canadian Parents for French

CPF is thrilled to be sponsoring a full French camp in Stoney Creek this year! Camp "En français s.v.p.!" offers children a mix of fun and educational activities. Located at the Lion's Hall off Sherwood Park, near Barton and Fruitland, the venue provides the space for active learning indoors and out. We will start every day with a structured time where we will review general spoken French (i.e.- the weather, the calendar, etc. ) THEN we will all board an imaginary plane with homemade passports in hand and "visit" various French speaking provinces, and countries. This will allow the children to see the French language around the world and explore various cultures through music, special guests, games, crafts, sports, etc.

There will also be an outdoor component to the day where fun camp style cooperative games will be played. Wacky science activities (have you ever made your own rocket?) and arts and crafts will also be a part of the daily routine. AND ALL IN FRENCH!!! Students will be grouped according to their language ability.

The camp is organized and run by certified French Immersion teachers. It will be oen to children entering SK to Grade 4 -French Immersion and Core French.

Need more information? Call (905)537-8586 for further details.

$175.00/week (CPF members $150.00/Week)
Camp Runs from 9:00am - 3:30pm
(Before and after Camp care NOT Provided)

French Immersion Survival Night!

Our latest parent information session was held on Wednesday May 14, 2008 at St. Joseph's School. The evening included presentations by Grade One French Immersion teacher Alissia Black, and by Hamilton Public Library librarian Helene Kelly.

Ms. Black provided an overview of French pronounciation and some tips for helping children practice their dictee lessons. Click here for a CPF French Pronounciation Guide.

Ms. Kelly gave a PowerPoint presentation on the French language resources available at the Hamilton Public Library including Tumblebooks on the web site, backpacks full of French materials, French books, DVDs and many other web site resources.

While the parents picked up some great tips, out in the gym, the children were entertained with crafts and games by Andrea Johnson -who is running the CPF French Camp this summer.

Public School Board Expands French Immersion Program

Registration for a September 2008 French Immersion program is taking place at Fessenden school in Ancaster. A Senior Kindergarten class was approved by the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board in April.

For registration information please call Fessenden school, 168 Huron Ave., at 905-648-4115.

If you have any questions on the program, please contact Lisa Robson, 905-304-8722, x272

If you would like to contact the Ancaster parent group, please visit their web site, e-mail them or call Ying at 905-304-6322

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Hamilton Reads in French

On Saturday, January 26th, there was a "Hamilton Reads" event at the Westdale Public Library. The author at this event, Brigitte Cazabon, was sponsored by CPF. Ms. Cazabon, a French children's author, read four of her books to a group of kids from pre-school to grade four. The books were called, "Pour prepare un salad au fruits, il te faut…", "Je pépare une hamburger.", "Dans mon aquarium je vois…", and "En avion je rencontre...."

Brigitte got the kids involved in the books by offering hands-on pages with various pictures on them. She also encouraged the kids to speak in French by asking them what each page said before putting it back in the book. At the end of the session she handed out coloring books based on her "En avion je rencontre…." The session was an enjoyable experience for both children and parents.

By Christina More -Ryerson Middle FI Student

April CPF Newsletter

Please click on the newspaper to view our April 2008 newsletter.

CPF Hamilton-Wentworth Needs your Help

We need representatives from the following schools to join our Executive Committee:

• Glen Brae
• Dalewood
• Cathedral

Come out and help us promote French language learning in Hamilton-Wentworth. We need parent and teacher volunteers to help us plan, organize and run our special events, promotions and other activities. The time committment is approximately 5 hours per month (one 2 hour executive meeting plus volunteer hours.) If you are interested, please e-mail us at cpfhamilton@hotmail.com

What are our Plans for the 2007/2008 School Year?

Joint events with Hamilton's francophone community
SEVEC Quebec organization for July 2008
Quarterly issues of the Hamilton CPF Newsletter
Informative Web Site updated monthly
French Concert for Students in February 2008
Promotion of FI Kindergarten & High School Information Nights
French Book Sale in November 2007
CPF Public Speaking Contest in May 2008
Family French Performer at St. Jean Picnic in June 2008
Promote local French summer camps for 2008

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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