We’re back from a long weekend and we really enjoyed these three days without schedules, without worries. We had time to take long walks, to prepare the cottage for the summer, to do some biking with the family and even take a small trip out of town. Many are already thinking about their next holiday and I thought it would be a good time to show you the school calendar for the next school year in order to help you plan this long awaited time off. Read more…
Do you know what the Franco-Ontarian Youth Federation (FESFO) is?
Please allow me to introduce you to this fantastic organization. FESFO was created in 1977 by a group of high school students who wanted to find their own place within their community. Young Francophone leaders needed to exchange ideas and get together. More than 35 years later, FESFO is ever more present, building bridges between youths, schools and communities. It represents 25 000 Francophone secondary students from all over the province. Read more…
When I see those large yellow buses go by on my street, I can’t help but look back and ask myself what my most positive experiences were as a student. Inevitably, when we think back on our school days, we think of our teachers. The great teachers we had, from kindergarten to university, stand out in our memories. Read more…
Summer camp is a positive experience for both children and parents. You certainly want the camp experience to be an enjoyable and constructive experience for your child. Read more…
More than 700 students from the Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (CEPEO) gathered on Parliament Hill last Monday to celebrate Earth Day and make a gesture of environmental commitment and solidarity. Read more…
In recent months, there has been an avalanche of articles on the benefits of being bilingual. Some parents think that exposing their children to multiple languages at an early age can disrupt and slow down the process of learning and developing their mother tongue. In reality, your child can learn two languages at the same time without experiencing much confusion. Read more…
“Canada welcomes record number of international students in 2012,” announced Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney on February 26th, 2013. Read more…
You have probably experienced this situation. You’re traveling and since you speak French, the first reaction of the person in front of you is “Are you from Quebec?” Read more…
March 20th 2013 is the “Journée Internationale de la Francophonie,” which is organized every year around the world to promote the French language.
The French language and the values of solidarity and dialogue of cultures brought by la Francophonie are celebrated all over the world on this day. The theme of l’Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) is “Le français est une chance.” Read more…
