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How do you build a mindset with your FRIM staff that emphasizes the learning needs of each learner?

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How do you build a mindset with your FRIM staff that emphasizes the learning needs of each learner?

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Focusing on teaching FRIM in a UDL framework

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Focusing on teaching FRIM in a UDL framework

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Feeling a sense of belonging to the Francophone world and French Canada

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Feeling a sense of belonging to the Francophone world and French Canada

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Every year students are proud to be a part of the program and its community. 

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Every year students are proud to be a part of the program and its community. 

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Being resourceful and confident to use their skills in an authentic context

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Being resourceful and confident to use their skills in an authentic context

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Former students becoming FRIM teachers/ advocates/ volunteers

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Former students becoming FRIM teachers/ advocates/ volunteers

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Students feel that they all have access to success and that FRIM is an inclusive program

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Students feel that they all have access to success and that FRIM is an inclusive program

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Recruitment of teachers who have French proficiency-level above students they are teaching

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Recruitment of teachers who have French proficiency-level above students they are teaching

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Student and teacher linguistic insecurity (support two-pager to come from Drs. Monica Tang and Sarah Fedoration on OFFA Admin website)

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Student and teacher linguistic insecurity (support two-pager to come from Drs. Monica Tang and Sarah Fedoration on OFFA Admin website)

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High attrition rates of students, especially during the transition years

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High attrition rates of students, especially during the transition years

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High attrition rates of students, especially during the transition years

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High attrition rates of students, especially during the transition years

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Changing mindset and message of the composition of the FRIM program in the English stream, or at the district-level

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Changing mindset and message of the composition of the FRIM program in the English stream, or at the district-level

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DELF certification which gives students a life-long certificate that can be used for bilingual job and course requirements 

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DELF certification which gives students a life-long certificate that can be used for bilingual job and course requirements 

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District and school-wide cultural events and access to cultural experiences in French

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District and school-wide cultural events and access to cultural experiences in French

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French Immersion interview team (French-speaking or former FRIM school admin as part of the hiring process)

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French Immersion interview team (French-speaking or former FRIM school admin as part of the hiring process)

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Increased numbers of students graduating with a double dogwood

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Increased numbers of students graduating with a double dogwood

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Redefining what success in FRIM looks and sounds like

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Redefining what success in FRIM looks and sounds like

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Providing EA and learning support for FRIM learners

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Providing EA and learning support for FRIM learners

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Supporting teachers to understand that ALL FRIM learners need supports all the way until grade 12 

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Supporting teachers to understand that ALL FRIM learners need supports all the way until grade 12 

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In what ways do you encourage the growth of your FRIM teachers? How do you inspire and acknowledge their expertise and talents?

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In what ways do you encourage the growth of your FRIM teachers? How do you inspire and acknowledge their expertise and talents?

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Inviting the helping/mentor teachers into your school, encouraging teachers to access their support

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Inviting the helping/mentor teachers into your school, encouraging teachers to access their support

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Mentorship for 0-5 yr FRIM teachers (and using supports like ACPI & CPF teacher supports)

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Mentorship for 0-5 yr FRIM teachers (and using supports like ACPI & CPF teacher supports)

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Using TTOCs to cover classes so that teachers ca co-teach, model and debrief 

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Using TTOCs to cover classes so that teachers ca co-teach, model and debrief 

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Encourage teachers to attend conferences (local, provincial, national) and to take advantage of the Ministry bursaries 

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Encourage teachers to attend conferences (local, provincial, national) and to take advantage of the Ministry bursaries 

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These conferences provide opportunities for FRIM teachers to learn best practices, but also for non-Francophones to speak French in an authentic context

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Provincal Official Languages Bursary Programs

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Return to French Education Bursary Extranet

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Encouraging teachers to provide support for a PDP student teachers, who stay in the district (recruitment strategy)

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Encouraging teachers to provide support for a PDP student teachers, who stay in the district (recruitment strategy)

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Celebrate their work and acknowledge the unique challenges that they face 

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Celebrate their work and acknowledge the unique challenges that they face 

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What are your individual adaptive challenges as a French language learning leader?

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What are your individual adaptive challenges as a French language learning leader?

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Ensuring that FRIM teachers understand that the goal is for students to graduate with a double dogwood diploma, and that they can with supports

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Ensuring that FRIM teachers understand that the goal is for students to graduate with a double dogwood diploma, and that they can with supports

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Teachers define the standard - students have to be able to attain them

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Teachers define the standard - students have to be able to attain them

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Networking and connecting with other FRIM leaders

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Networking and connecting with other FRIM leaders

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Build capacity and leadership of FRIM teachers

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Build capacity and leadership of FRIM teachers

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Practices to support retention of FRIM teachers

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Practices to support retention of FRIM teachers

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Reimagining FRIM to reflect the need for equity and inclusion

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Reimagining FRIM to reflect the need for equity and inclusion

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Help our community to understand why learn French as a second or additional language

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Help our community to understand why learn French as a second or additional language

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Reminding teachers that FRIM is a French as a second or additional language program and that our students cannot achieve the same results as English as a first language students

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Reminding teachers that FRIM is a French as a second or additional language program and that our students cannot achieve the same results as English as a first language students

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Taking the time and space to support FRIM teachers and to listen to their needs

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Taking the time and space to support FRIM teachers and to listen to their needs

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How to retain students in the French Immersion program

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How to retain students in the French Immersion program

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How to provide supports for ALL students

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How to provide supports for ALL students

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In what ways can we support assessment practices that build proficiency in the FRIM classroom? 

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In what ways can we support assessment practices that build proficiency in the FRIM classroom? 

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Messaging in French : signage, morning announcements 

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Messaging in French : signage, morning announcements 

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Say bonjour and hello/welcome in local Indigenous language to students in the halls 

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Say bonjour and hello/welcome in local Indigenous language to students in the halls 

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Include FRIM highlights and contributions in the school's newsletter and website

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Include FRIM highlights and contributions in the school's newsletter and website

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Using billboards to showcase all languages spoken by students in the school's community

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Using billboards to showcase all languages spoken by students in the school's community

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Music at assemblies (or music at lunchtime and games held at school) are bilingual 

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Music at assemblies (or music at lunchtime and games held at school) are bilingual 

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Ex. vetted songs in Spotify playlist

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Kids Bilingual (English/French) Dance songs

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Kids Bilingual (English/French) Dance songs

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How do you provide space for, and celebrate, the cultural diversity of your school's learners?

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How do you provide space for, and celebrate, the cultural diversity of your school's learners?

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Allowing students to use home language if needed to belong, understand and learn new structures and vocabulary

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Allowing students to use home language if needed to belong, understand and learn new structures and vocabulary

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Trauma-informed practice to provide space and voice for all learners

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Trauma-informed practice to provide space and voice for all learners

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Encourage families to read in first language at home (leave French instruction for the experts)

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Encourage families to read in first language at home (leave French instruction for the experts)

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District provided Indigenous language instruction to all students

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District provided Indigenous language instruction to all students

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Modelling that all languages are valued! Including that all French regional languages are accepted and valued.

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Modelling that all languages are valued! Including that all French regional languages are accepted and valued.

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The harvesting and production of maple syrup is part of the tradition of our country, a cherished tradition that I wish to pass on to future generations.

Look at our Canadian flag with the sugar maple leaf in the centre. It's the most beautiful flag in the world. What a great way to pay tribute to these First Nations people! They knew how to observe nature to discover a precious liquid. They gave us their knowledge to harvest the sap of the sugar maple and turn it into a delicious golden syrup. This is another way to salute this beautiful, rich, royal and generous nature.

As I travel, I realize that I am carrying part of this tradition. For me, this bar of maple taffy does not represent a simple piece of wood. It conveys a delicious happiness, a traditional story and an ancestral culture that I savour every spring, year in year out. I feel blessed to belong to this culture and to perpetuate this know-how of my country, Canada.

Once it hits the snow, the hot liquid cools, instantly hardens and creates a delicacy that is eaten as is with a spoon, a small wooden palette or a little stick! Voilà! Any kid with a sweet tooth can savour the pleasures of maple taffy !

- André Croteau, L'érablière et sa cabane : Les quatre saisons - 1997

In fact, the starch reserves become concentrated during the summer months, which leads to the run the following spring. A good freezing at night stops the sap from running; followed by a temperature of a few degrees above zero, those are the two necessary conditions for an abundant run.

- Paul-André Leclerc, La belle histoire des sucres - 1991

The complete contents of a sheet or of a saucepan of syrup transferred into a barrel is called a draw off ; this generally yields between five and eight gallons of maple syrup.

- Jean-Claude Dupont, Le temps des sucres - 2004

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The harvesting and production of maple syrup is part of the tradition of our country, a cherished tradition that I wish to pass on to future generations. Look at our Canadian flag with the sugar maple leaf in the centre. It's the most beautiful flag in the world.

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*Encourage teachers to provide this as an option for students who want to participate in this event. Provide choices for students to share their learning in their own way for those who are not interested in order to retain students (UDL).

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Canadian Parents for French - British Columbia - Yukon

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Registrations for Concours d'art oratoire close on April 12th, 2024! Call for Volunteers 2024 - Click here to learn more! It is said that one of our biggest fears is public speaking. And what's the best way to get over our fears and become more resilient and confident?

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Francophone film festival (CPF, district, school)

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Francophone film festival (CPF, district, school)

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Connecting high school FRIM learners with elementary FRIM learners 

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Connecting high school FRIM learners with elementary FRIM learners 

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School-wide Manie Musicale, including Core French students

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School-wide Manie Musicale, including Core French students

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Each edition of Verbathon® comes with a comprehensive teacher’s guide, set of cards and a custom wall chart and is being used by elementary teachers and beyond.
Now available in 3 versions …

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Participate in ACPI contests (ex. Immersion clip)

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Participate in ACPI contests (ex. Immersion clip)

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*Important to offer this as a choice activity, and to provide students the opportunity to show their learning in their own way.

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Association canadienne des professionnels de l'immersion (ACPI) : force vive de l'immersion

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Thème de l'année 2023-2024
Cette année, l'ACPI invite les élèves d'immersion française de la 4e à la 12e année inscrits à temps plein dans une école secondaire publique ou privée au Canada, les étudiants universitaires en enseignement ou à la formation des maîtres et les professionnels de l'immersion à participer au Concours national Immersion clip. Le concours consiste à créer un vidéoclip de 30 à 90 secondes portant sur le thème de l'année: Mon mot préféré en français.

Savais-tu que la langue française compte plus ou moins 60 000 mots? C'est énorme, n'est-ce pas? Mais devine quoi? Pour pouvoir communiquer au quotidien et lire la plupart des contenus, il suffirait de connaître environ 5 % de ces mots. Plus on connaît de mots, mieux on peut s'exprimer avec précision.
Aide-nous à enrichir notre vocabulaire en nous présentant ton mot préféré en français.
Qu'il soit amusant, difficile à prononcer ou qu'il ait une signification spéciale pour toi, tout est permis! Explique-nous pourquoi c'est ton mot préféré, comment on peut l'utiliser dans une phrase, sa signification ou comment le prononcer correctement. Laisse aller ton imagination! Tu peux même nous raconter son origine ou ses particularités si tu en sais plus à son sujet. Si tu n'as pas encore trouvé ton mot préféré, voici un défi : cherche le mot le plus drôle de la langue française et fais-le nous découvrir! Sois créatif dans ta présentation : réalise un acrostiche, écris une chanson, un conte, crée une œuvre d'art ou même un poème. Laisse libre cours à ton imagination!

À vos marques, prêts? Réalise ton clip!

CE QUE TU AS À FAIRE

Créer un vidéoclip de 30 à 90 secondes où tu parles en français et où tu nous présente ton mot préféré en français.

Soumettre ton vidéoclip et remplir le formulaire de participation avant le 24 février 2024.

Date limite pour participer au Concours : 24 février 2024
Pour participer au concours et obtenir plus de détails: Je suis : Voir l'affiche du Concours Immersion Clip 2023:

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Concours pour élèves canadiens (4-12) en immersion française, étudiants universitaires en enseignement et professionnels de l'immersion.

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French resource library for teachers to borrow (expensive) French books to be used in the classroom with support from a TL

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French resource library for teachers to borrow (expensive) French books to be used in the classroom with support from a TL

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Trips to Quebec, Ottawa, France, Belgium, Senegal (a Francophone region)

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Trips to Quebec, Ottawa, France, Belgium, Senegal (a Francophone region)

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*Mission school district has created a Carnaval where students in ADST (English and French programs) design & build games (using wood or other materials) to be played during the event.

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La Bohème Crêperie in Vancouver - Restaurant reviews

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All info on La Bohème Crêperie in Vancouver - Call to book a table. View the menu, check prices, find on the map, see photos and ratings.

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Jess Dance is a team of passionate dance educators dedicated to reaching all communities in BC for meaningful and impactful week-long dance programs within elementary and secondary schools! We offer programming to honour and recognize: Available Dance Styles: Available in both FRENCH and English: Since 1998, we have been committed to empowering and inspiring our next generation through dance experiences that develop self worth, self expression, and connection to one's body, and each other! We are proud to be healthy role models that support students in more than just physical learning. Jess Dexter is the Creative Director of Jess Dance. Call 778-829-7642 or email jess@jessdance.com to co-create your school-wide program.

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Jess Dance provides inspiring and empowering dance lessons for youth in BC. Our message is fresh and dynamic. We develop a fun, encouraging and safe environment that promotes awareness, creativity and a strong body-mind connection. We specialize in 4 to 6-lesson per student progr

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School Tours - Frequently Asked Questions ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Guided ToursHow far in advance do I need to book?​​The majority of school groups visit between April and June. We recommend booking as soon as possible to ensure you are able to get the date you wish to visit.As there are fewer visits by school groups in the fall or winter, it is often easier to make a reservation.​Do you offer tours in languages other than English?Yes. We offer tours in English and French year-round. Other languages may be possible depending on the availability of staff. Please contact the Parliamentary Tour Program for more information.​ How long is a guided tour?Tours last approximately 45 minutes. Plan to spend a additional 30 minutes in the building if your group will be observing debates at the end of the guided tour.​​What topics are discussed during a guided tour?Guided tours provide an overview of the history of the Parliament Buildings and an introduction to the legislative process.If there is a topic of specific interest to your class, please let your tour guide know prior to the start of the tour.​ How many people can I bring on a tour?In order to ensure the best experience for your students, the maximum number of people per tour is 40 (including accompanying adults). We ask that groups of more than 40 people book additional tours.Do we need a certain number of chaperones for our tour?No. Although we require the teacher to accompany the students at all times, we do not require chaperones to be present for the tour. If chaperones would prefer not to take the guided tour, we strongly encourage them to take a break and to rejoin your group at the conclusion of your visit.​Observing DebatesIs it possible to observe debates from the public gallery?Yes. If the Legislative Assembly is sitting on the day of your visit, we can arrange for seats in the Public Gallery at the conclusion of your guided tour. Each group is allotted 20 minutes in the Public Gallery.Your tour confirmation letter will state if seats have been reserved for your group.Please note that most seats in the Public Gallery have partially-obstructed views.When does the Legislative Assembly meet?Please consult the Parliamentary Calendar on the Legislative Assembly’s website for the most up-to-date schedule and hours of the Legislative Assembly.​When is Question Period?Question Period occurs from Monday to Thursday.For the current session of Parliament, Question Period is scheduled as: Monday and Wednesday - shortly after the start of the afternoon sitting at approximately 2:00 pm.Tuesday and Thursday - shortly after the start of the morning sitting at approximately 10:30 am.What will be discussed in the Legislative Assembly at the time of our visit?Outside of the scheduled daily business of the House (such as Question Period) and Private Members’ Time (Monday mornings), the major part of the day’s sitting is spent debating legislation (bills) proposed by the government or motions.Visit the Legislation section of our website to see what bills have been introduced during the current session of the Legislative Assembly.What are the rules of the Public Gallery? All visitors must pass through a security scanning station (similar to those at an airport) before entering the Public Gallery.Backpacks, notebooks, pens and pencils, cameras, cell phones and all other electronic devices are not permitted and must be left at the security station.​Visitors must refrain from talking, reading, applauding, or taking notes while in the Public Gallery.Photography is not permitted in the Public Gallery.​Parliamentary CalendarWhen is the Parliamentary Calendar released?The Parliamentary Calendar for the year is typically released in early January. Please be aware that the Parliamentary Calendar can be changed at any time. ​Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs)Will our class be able to meet with an MLA?The Parliamentary Tour Program notifies your school’s MLA and invites them to meet with your class. We will use your school’s postal code to determine which MLA to contact.As the Members have very busy schedules, we cannot guarantee that they will be available to meet with your class. Who is my school’s MLA?We use your school’s postal code to determine which MLA to contact. Use the MLA Finder to determine your school’s MLA and to learn more about them.​Are there any programs for teachers offered by the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia?Yes. The Legislative Assembly offers an annual British Columbia Teachers’ Institute on Parliamentary Democracy for teachers at the elementary, middle and high school levels.The Teachers’ Institute is an intensive professional development opportunity for teachers of social studies and related subjects for grades K through 12. Teachers are invited to come to the Parliament Buildings in October and learn about parliamentary democracy and the political process.​Other QuestionsHow long does it take to get from the ferry terminal at Swartz Bay to the Parliament Buildings?The drive to downtown can take as long as 1 hour from the time of your arrival at Swartz Bay.​​Is there public parking at the Parliament Buildings?No. Street parking and pay-parking lots are located nearby. For more information, please visit our Visitor Parking page.​What should we do when we arrive for our tour?Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your tour and check in at the School Group Entrance at the back of the Parliament Buildings, on the East side of the Legislative Library. ​​Are the Parliament Buildings wheelchair accessible?Yes, the Parliament Buildings are accessible for visitors in wheelchairs and those with limited mobility or young children in strollers. Please follow the ramp on the west side of the Main Entrance steps and ring the buzzer for assistance.​Is there a place for our students to leave their belongings during the tour?No, the Parliamentary Tour Program is not able to store bags and backpacks. Students are encouraged to leave their belongings on the bus, or will have to carry them while on tour.​ If your group has seats in the Public Galleries, a backpack storage area is available upon entrance.Is there a place for our students to eat lunch at the Parliament Buildings?There is not a place for groups to eat inside the Parliament Buildings, however groups are welcome to order lunches from the Parliamentary Dining Room to enjoy outside. Please visit the Dining Room’s website for more information.​​Is there a lost and found at the Parliament Buildings?Yes. Please contact Legislative Assembly Protective Services at 250-387-5516 if anyone in your group has lost anything.

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Vive les voyageurs festival - Fort Langley

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Vive les voyageurs festival - Fort Langley

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Immerse your students in a French-Canadian cultural experience at our 19th century Hudson's Bay Company trading post. Participate in fun learning activities, taste maple taffy and learn about French-Canadian music with the spoon and jig.

Teacher information

This exclusive program is offered for two weeks only. These programs are fully booked but if you would like to be added to a wait list, visit our website.
Please do not register with your personal information. You must register using your work email and phone number, along with the school's address and postal code.

Available to all grades and French levels: Francophone, French Immersion, and Anglophone classes.

Fees

Capacity: Two class maximum per school (up to 60 people)

Adult chaperones: Minimum four adults required per booking

Offered: January 15 to 26, 2024; Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Language: Available in English or French

Please ensure that all schools have a fair chance to participate in our programs; give us at least a two weeks notice of any cancellations, so that we may offer the time slot to another class.

How the program works

Your class will be divided into four groups, supervised by a parent volunteer or teacher.

In groups, you will rotate through four 30-minute stations.

Métis jigging: An interactive station where students will learn about jigging and the importance of the Métis culture to the history of the Voyageurs.

Rope weaving: An interactive station where students will learn the method of weaving a voyageur sash, while dancing to music.

Voyageur program: Students will learn about the voyageurs and their canoe voyages.

Plant walk and maple taffy:

Students will take a walk through our native plant garden and discover how the plants were used by the local First Nations for nutritional and medicinal purposes.

Maple Sugar Shack will be demonstrating maple taffy on ice, one stick per child is included in admission.

Preparing for your visit

Divide your student list into four groups. Assign an adult chaperone to each group.

Programs run rain or shine, so dress for the weather.

To assist us in delivering the best experience for your students, encourage adult leaders to model active listening, to silence cell phones, and take necessary phone calls or conversations with other parents away from the programs that are in progress.

When you arrive

Check in 15 minutes prior to your scheduled program time.

Pay for your field trip using a credit card.

Adult chaperones are required at all times while exploring the fort and visitor centre.

Washrooms and lunch facilities

Washrooms are located in the Visitor Centre and the Operations Building.

Outdoor picnic areas and shelters are available for lunch.

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Immerse your students in a French-Canadian cultural experience at our 19th century Hudson's Bay Company trading post