SPS French Immersion Handbook 2019

FRENCH IMMERSION SASKATOON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Saskatoon Public Schools 310 - 21st Street East Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada S7K 1M7

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

Introduction

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Elementary French Immersion

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Late French Immersion

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French Immersion School Zones

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Late French Immersion School Zones

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École Alvin Buckwold School

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École College Park School

10 École Dundonald School 11 École Forest Grove School 12 École Henry Kelsey 13 École Lakeview School 14 École River Heights School 15 École Silverspring School 16 École Victoria School 17 Collegiate French Immersion 18 Centennial Collegiate 19 Marion M. Graham Collegiate 20 Tommy Douglas Collegiate MAY 2019

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FRENCH IMMERSION AT SASKATOON PUBLIC SCHOOLS French Immersion is a program designed for students whose first language is not French. The program uses French as the primary language of instruction and communication in the school setting to enable students to acquire functional language skills.

The goals of Saskatoon Public Schools’ French Immersion program are to: • offer a comprehensive French education allowing for the personal development of students, and • increase French language learning competence while also developing students’ English skills.

The aim of the French Immersion program is for students to communicate effectively in Canada’s two official languages. Upon completing the program, students are able to:

TIPS FOR PARENTS

Parents do not need to speak French in order to enroll their children in French Immersion. Most parents have little or no French language skills.

While teachers foster students’ language learning at school, parents can also support their child’s learning at home: • encourage your child throughout their learning journey, especially during the initial fall term when students are learning the basics of a new language, • engage your child with meaningful language opportunities at home by reading, viewing and listening to materials in French, and • recognize your child’s accomplishments to build their confidence for tackling new challenges.

• pursue post-secondary education/training in both French and English, • pursue employment in French and English, and • possess an understanding of global perspectives on cultures and peoples, including their own.

The approximate percentage of instruction in French through K-12 French Immersion is as follows: • 100%—Kindergarten to Grade 2

CONTACT US If you are interested in the French Immersion program, we invite you to contact our French Immersion Coordinator, Paul Bazin, at 306.683.8115 or contact the school in your neighbourhood to learn more.

• 75%—Grade 3 to 8 • 50%—Grade 9 to 12

Une chance pour apprendre une deuxième langue peut ouvrir beaucoup de portes pour des emplois et les expériences pour le futur.

A chance to learn a second language can open many job opportunities and chances to be a part of future experiences.

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K-8 ELEMENTARY FRENCH IMMERSION Saskatoon Public Schools offers a Kindergarten to Grade 8 elementary French Immersion program.

French Immersion students learn French and English and follow provincial curricula. Students generally enter the program in Kindergarten or Grade 1. The language of instruction is primarily French in Kindergarten to Grade 2. Utilizing the provincial curricula for early learners, our French Immersion program maintains a strong focus on student identity and language development while fostering students’ achievement in multiple subjects. The English Language Arts program is not formally introduced until Grade 3.

• École Alvin Buckwold School • École College Park School • École Dundonald School • École Forest Grove School • École Lakeview School • École River Heights School • École Victoria School Saskatoon Public Schools has one elementary school, École Henry Kelsey, that offers a single-track French Immersion program K-8. École Victoria offers a single-track program K-3.

In Grades 3-8, students apply their literacy and language skills to support and further their learning.

Once students have learned to read in French, they apply this skill as they continue to explore the language and build vocabulary, communicate orally with purpose and write to explain their thoughts and learning. The ability to speak, read and write is applied in all subject areas and enables students to continue to learn the French language in the context of curricular subjects. Saskatoon Public Schools has seven dual-track elementary schools offering parallel English and French programs. The program schools are:

“J’aime le français parce que je peux parler avec ma grand-mère.”

“J’aime le français parce que c’est chouette et amusant.”

“I like French because I can speak French with my grandma.”

“I like French because it is cool and fun.”

NATHANIEL

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LFI LATE FRENCH IMMERSION Saskatoon Public Schools is proud to offer Saskatoon’s only Late French Immersion program at: • École Alvin Buckwold School • École Forest Grove School • École Henry Kelsey Late French Immersion allows students to begin immersive second language study at a later age.

Students enter the program in Grade 6 and will graduate with a bilingual diploma upon completing Grade 12.

Students in Late French Immersion have a unique opportunity. Students in Grade 6 are fully immersed and learn the foundations of the French language using their established thinking skills. Often, they are learning language equivalents to begin to express themselves in French. Later in Grade 6,

students no longer think in equivalents but begin to think in French once they have acquired a sufficient language base. Afterwards, they continue to explore the language, build vocabulary, communicate orally with purpose, and write to explain their thoughts and learning. The ability to speak, read, and write in French is applied in all subject areas and enables students to continue to learn the French language in multiple subjects. All subjects are taught in French except Band, Music, and English Language Arts.

In Grade 8, the elementary and Late French Immersion students join together to form one cohesive class. At the end of Grade 8, all students are prepared to move forward with their French language studies at the collegiate level.

Le français est formidable et bénéfique! #français #immersion French is the best thing that ever happened to me! I’m so glad I went in it! #French #awesome CHELSEA

Le programme d’immersion tardive est génial et je pense que tout le monde devrait le considérer. J’ai décidé de m’inscrire parce que je cherchais un défi et aussi à cause de toutes les opportunités que j’aurai. À l’avenir, j’espère utiliser mon français pour travailler et voyager.

Late French Immersion is a great program that everybody should consider. I decided to join because I wanted a challenge and also because of the opportunities it will give me. In the future I hope to travel and work abroad in French.

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K-8 FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOL ZONES

Free busing may be available for students leaving their home neighbourhood to attend the French Immersion program in their area. Please refer to the map to see which school provides French Immersion programming for your neighbourhood. Please contact the school for details. ÉCOLE ALVIN BUCKWOLD SCHOOL Adelaide/Churchill Holliston (south of Taylor Street) Nutana Park Stonebridge

ÉCOLE LAKEVIEW SCHOOL Briarwood Lakeridge Lakewood Rosewood

ÉCOLE COLLEGE PARK SCHOOL Brevoort Park East College Park Greystone Heights Wildwood

ÉCOLE RIVER HEIGHTS SCHOOL Central/Downtown City Park Kelsey Woodlawn Lawson Heights North Park Richmond Heights Silverwood Heights

ÉCOLE DUNDONALD SCHOOL Hampton Village Kensington Confederation Park Westview ÉCOLE FOREST GROVE SCHOOL Arbor Creek Brighton Erindale Sutherland University Heights ÉCOLE HENRY KELSEY Caswell Hill Confederation Suburban Centre Fairhaven Holiday Park King George Massey Place Mayfair Meadow Green Montgomery Place Mount Royal Pacific Heights Parkridge Pleasant Hill Riversdale Westmount

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ÉCOLE SILVERSPRING SCHOOL Aspen Ridge Evergreen Willowgrove ÉCOLE VICTORIA SCHOOL Avalon Buena Vista Exhibition Grosvenor Park Haultain Holliston (north of Taylor Street) Queen Elizabeth Varsity View The Willows

DUNDONALD

TOMMY DOUGLAS COLLEGIATE

SASKATOON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAMS ELEMENTARY COLLEGIATE

MARION M. GRAHAM COLLEGIATE

SILVERSPRING

CENTENNIAL COLLEGIATE

WALTER MURRAY COLLEGIATE

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LFI LATE FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOL ZONES

Free busing may be available for students leaving their home neighbourhood to attend the Late French Immersion program in their area. Please refer to the map to see which school provides Late French Immersion programming for your neighbourhood. Please contact the school for details. ÉCOLE ALVIN BUCKWOLD SCHOOL Adelaide/Churchill Avalon Brevoort Park Briarwood Buena Vista Exhibition Greystone Heights Grosvenor Park Haultain Holliston Lakeridge Lakeview Lakewood Nutana Nutana Park Queen Elizabeth Rosewood Stonebridge The Willows Varsity View Wildwood ÉCOLE FOREST GROVE SCHOOL Arbor Creek Aspen Ridge Brighton College Park East College Park Erindale Evergreen Silverspring Sutherland University Heights Willowgrove ÉCOLE HENRY KELSEY West of the river

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SASKATOON PUBLIC SCHOOLS LATE FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAMS

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ÉCOLE ALVIN BUCKWOLD SCHOOL OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY • Preschool • Early Learning Centre • Before and After School childcare program

TRANSPORTATION • Adelaide/Churchill • Holliston (south of Taylor Street) • Nutana Park • Stonebridge • See map on page 6 for LFI transportation

École Alvin Buckwold School offers English (Kindergarten—Grade 8), French Immersion (K—8) and Late French Immersion (6-7) programming. In Grade 8, the elementary and Late French Immersion students join together to form one cohesive class.

We offer many educational opportunities for our students. Curricular programs include: Core French (4—8), music (K—8), band programs (6—8), resource programming and specialized physical education teachers. We strive to engage students in our school through extracurricular activities, including sports, choir, house leagues, Student Leadership Council and many clubs (such as chess, garden, skipping).

We are proud of our active School Community Council where parents engage in our school through events such as family literacy evening, math evening, and Celebrating Diversity community potluck.

Parents meet and have an active role and voice in our community. École Alvin Buckwold School is a dynamic, multicultural school. We are proud to have students and families from all over the world. We promote our similarities and celebrate our differences. Students strive to show RRC every day! Respect, Responsibility and Co-operation are part of our values and intertwined in all we do.

OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM

K-8

École Alvin Buckwold School offers elementary French Immersion.

Students generally enter the program in Kindergarten or Grade 1.

Students learn French through songs, repetition, activities and play. French is the primary language of instruction in all subject areas and formal English Language Arts programming begins in Grade 3. We work hard to create an environment where students speak French throughout the day. This program is designed for students and families who do not speak French at home. Resource support is offered in both English and French programs.

715 East Drive

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| TEL: 306.683.7100

ÉCOLE COLLEGE PARK SCHOOL OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY École College Park School offers French Immersion and English programs for students in Kindergarten to Grade 8. Students have an opportunity to fully enjoy and participate in a variety of fine arts productions throughout Kindergarten to Grade 8 in both French and English. We also provide a vibrant band program for students in Grades 6-8.

Extracurricular activities provide for a broad range of interests.

Activities include: sports (volleyball, basketball, track, cross-country, relays), Student Leadership Council, Fine Arts Gala, junior and senior choir, Skipping Club and more.

The School Community Council provides another forum to become involved within the school, to share ideas and to be a part of enhancing our school.

• Preschool (3 & 4 year olds) • A Before & After School childcare program for school-age children.

TRANSPORTATION • Brevoort Park • East College Park • Greystone Heights • Wildwood

École College Park School is a school community of families and educators working together to provide a quality education for students in a respectful environment.

OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM Our school offers K–8 French Immersion, a wonderful opportunity for students to learn an additional language. Students generally enter the French Immersion program in Kindergarten or Grade 1.

The language of instruction from Kindergarten to Grade 3 is primarily French. Students begin English Language Arts in Grade 3. Parents do not have to speak French for their children to be part of the immersion program. Resource support is available for students in the French Immersion program.

K-8 3440 Harrington Street

| TEL: 306.683.7170

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ÉCOLE DUNDONALD SCHOOL OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY • Before and After School Care Program (YMCA) • Preschool

TRANSPORTATION • Hampton Village • Kensington • Confederation Park • Westview

École Dundonald School offers a full range of academic programs in our school including sports (cross-country, track, volleyball, basketball), junior and senior choir, Student Leadership Council, band/music, Core French, wilderness club and a school musical production every second year. École Dundonald School is proud of our strong sense of community and we celebrate the diversity of our families from many parts of the world. We are proud of our very supportive SCC who help us plan events every year such as Multicultural Night and Math-Literacy Night.

We are dedicated to excellence and celebrated our 30th year as a school community in 2017. Our staff is committed to providing a safe and caring environment where all students can succeed. We are fortunate to have the support of our wonderful parents and community who focus on the learning and well-being of our students.

OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM

We are pleased to offer a dynamic elementary French Immersion program from Kindergarten to Grade 8. French Immersion programming is provided through authentic learning environments and engaging linguistic activities. Students are able to participate in diverse learning experiences both in and out of the classroom.

Students generally enter the French Immersion program in Kindergarten or Grade 1.

Our French Immersion program is available to students from the following neighbourhoods: Dundonald, Hampton Village, Confederation Park, Kensington and Westview. Resource support is offered in both English and French programs.

K-8 162 Wedge Road

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| TEL: 306.683.7200

ÉCOLE FOREST GROVE SCHOOL OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY École Forest Grove School is a vibrant Kindergarten to Grade 8 school offering both English and French Immersion programs. We offer a focused learning opportunity for all students of all backgrounds and experiences. School priorities highlight the importance of literacy instruction, reading comprehension, French oral instruction and a holistic philosophy that focuses on the emotional, physical, social and academic development of all of our students.

As you enter École Forest Grove School, you will discover an international flag display that not only demonstrates the diversity of our student population but, more importantly, represents the belief that all of our students have unique experiences to share and a desire to learn from one another.

Our motto is Caring, Sharing and Excellence and these values are evident throughout our school.

OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM

Our dedicated teachers, together with a committed group of students and their families, are solidly established and continue to grow as an integral part of an already vibrant school. The deliberate effort to be “one school” includes many cross program collaborations and school-wide initiatives, all the while establishing a presence of French language both in and out of the classroom.

501-115 Street East

| TEL: 306.683.7220

• Before and After School Care Program

TRANSPORTATION • Arbor Creek • Aspen Ridge • Brighton • Erindale • Evergreen • Silverspring • Sutherland • University Heights • Willowgrove • See map on page 6 for LFI transportation

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ÉCOLE HENRY KELSEY OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY • Single-stream French Immersion School • Before and After School Program

TRANSPORTATION • Caswell Hill • Confederation Suburban Centre • Fairhaven • Holiday Park • King George • Massey Place • Mayfair • Meadow Green • Montgomery Place • Mount Royal • Pacific Heights • Parkridge • Pleasant Hill • Riversdale • Westmount • See map on page 6 for LFI transportation

École Henry Kelsey is unique among all Saskatoon Public Schools. We offer a single-stream French Immersion education where French is the working language of the school and all supports and resources are available in French. This provides our students with an authentic opportunity to interact with one another and with our staff as they listen, speak, read and write in French across all subjects. A walk around École Henry Kelsey will provide encounters with happy students, wonderful learning displays on the walls, and vibrant and energetic classrooms, all in French. Our bilingual, passionate teachers are committed to teaching every student to be the very best they can be by responding to our students’ needs in a safe, inclusive and differentiated learning environment.

As our school motto, “Ensemble On Grandit/Together We Grow” states, by working alongside our well-represented School Community Council we maintain a strong priority for literacy and math. We continuously strive to achieve our shared beliefs of respect, responsibility, safety and excellence. The future opportunities for our children are unlimited as they move on to the world of work, post-secondary education or travel.

OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM École Henry Kelsey is a Kindergarten to Grade 8 elementary school with two immersion programs. We invite students in Kindergarten and Grade 1 to join us in the elementary French Immersion program. As well, we offer a Late French Immersion program in Grade 6. Parents do not have to speak French for their children to be in an immersion program.

Our school offers a wide-array of extracurricular opportunities, a strong fine arts program throughout the grades, and an excellent band program beginning in Grade 6.

K-8 16 Valens Drive

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| TEL: 306.683.7240

ÉCOLE LAKEVIEW SCHOOL OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY École Lakeview School offers students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 the opportunity to learn in either of Canada’s official languages: English or French. Students from various communities surrounding Lakeview are provided transportation to participate in our immersion program.

Our dedicated and experienced teaching staff offer strong academic programs across all grade levels. Our current strategic priorities include continued growth for students in literacy and math. Our school maintains a strong focus on experiential learning and makes good use of the surrounding park and other outdoor facilities.

Lakeview also celebrates the diverse talents of students, offering an impressive band and arts education program supplemented with an array of extracurricular performing opportunities.

• Extended School Day Program • KinderCare Program

TRANSPORTATION • Briarwood • Lakeridge • Lakewood • Rosewood

École Lakeview School is proud of its strong sense of community that celebrates the diversity of our families from all over the world.

We promote our similarities and celebrate our differences.

OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM Students joining École Lakeview School in French Immersion have the opportunity to learn entirely in French until Grade 3, at which point English Language Arts becomes a subject of study. Unique language opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom offer students the chance to use their linguistic skills in a broad, inclusive and community-oriented context, preparing them to become contributing global citizens.

527 Kingsmere Boulevard

| TEL: 306.683.7330

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ÉCOLE RIVER HEIGHTS SCHOOL OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY • Preschool • Kindercare Program • Before and After School Program

TRANSPORTATION • Central/Downtown • City Park • Kelsey Woodlawn • Lawson Heights • North Park • Richmond Heights • Silverwood Heights

École River Heights School is located within steps of the beautiful South Saskatchewan River and Meewasin Trail. We offer French or English to students in Kindergarten to Grade 8. We pride ourselves on providing quality and comprehensive academic programming to all children as per our school motto of “Reaching Greater Heights.”

Our school makes joy a priority and offers various opportunities for children that make school a fun and positive experience! A rich variety of experiences allows students to learn about themselves, take risks and expand their interests, and we believe they will rise to the high expectations we set for them with the appropriate supports. We take pride in a safe, caring and accepting school environment. Our student leadership council meets with the administrative team to help us hear student voice as we are committed to responding to student needs and concerns.

Our staff reinforce positive behaviours and choices and believes in early intervention. We look at research to make the best decisions for our students. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and seek to have each student and staff member expand their worldview through unique and authentic learning opportunities. Our students learn about teamwork and themselves through involvement in our clubs and extracurricular opportunities in addition to the work we do in our classrooms.

We believe in strong communication that flows from the school and home and that our parents are our partners and build our sense of community!

OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM École River Heights School has a history of providing programming focused on building the four pillars of language acquisition: speaking, listening, reading and writing. We also pride ourselves on providing additional opportunities to experience French culture and arts.

Come for a tour and a visit with our administrative team. We would love to showcase our school and answer any questions you may have!

K-8 60 Ravine Drive

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| TEL: 306.683.7430

ÉCOLE SILVERSPRING SCHOOL

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OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY École Silverspring School offers French Immersion programming in Kindergarten through Grade 8 alongside the established English program.

We offer a full range of academic programs in our school as well as sports clubs (cross-country, track, volley-ball, basketball, and Marafun), academic clubs (computer club, coding, math club, art club, debate club), Student Leadership Council, band/music, Core French, Voyageurs (wilderness club), and a school musical every second year.

We are proud of our strong sense of community and we celebrate the diversity of our students. We have a very supportive School Community Council, which is actively involved in supporting our school plan through many activities including academic evenings and presentations at the request of parents. Our Home and School is a dynamic fundraising group that hosts a variety of events to support the school population. Their generous support allows for deeper exploration of academic goals.

• Before and After School Program • Preschool

TRANSPORTATION • Aspen Ridge • Evergreen • Willowgrove

We are dedicated to excellence in academic pursuits and firmly believe a focus on healthy bodies leads to active minds Our proximity to the grasslands, the Northeast Swale, and the Forestry Farm allow us many opportunities to become involved in a large number of outside and best place educational activities.

OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM We are pleased to offer a dynamic elementary French Immersion Program from Kindergarten to Grade 8. French Immersion programming is provided through authentic learning environments and engaging linguistic experiences. Students will participate in diverse learning experiences both in and out of the classroom. Students typically enter the French Immersion program in Kindergarten or Grade 1.

Our French Immersion program is open to all students. Busing is provided to students living in the Silverspring, Willowgrove, Evergreen and Aspen Ridge neighbourhoods.

610 Konihowski Road

| TEL: 306.683.7900

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• Before and After School Program • Preschool • Morning and afternoon half-day Kindergarten

TRANSPORTATION • Avalon • Buena Vista • Exhibition • Grosvenor Park • Holliston (north of Taylor Street) • Queen Elizabeth • Varsity View • The Willows

ÉCOLE VICTORIA SCHOOL OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY École Victoria School is located in the heart of an eco-conscious, arts-friendly community on Broadway Avenue. We offer French Immersion to students in Kindergarten to Grade 8. Ecole Victoria School will offer an English program for Grades 4-8 in 2019-20.

Our school offers a resource program for all students, a music program for all students including a Grade 3-8 choir led by our fine arts teacher and a band program starting in Grade 5. École Victoria School is a part of an active, vibrant community with a strong School Community Council. Our building is well-used by community groups throughout the year. We offer a wide range of extracurricular clubs and activities. École Victoria School has a diverse population of around 400 students housed in one of Saskatoon’s first schools. We are proud to have students and families from around the world and we celebrate our similarities and differences!

OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM École Victoria School has elementary French Immersion. Students usually enter the program in Kindergarten or Grade 1. The language of instruction is primarily French in the first three grades.

This program is structured so students learn skills in French and English. The provincial curriculum is followed with English Language Arts formally introduced in Grade 3.

K-8 639 Broadway Avenue

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| TEL: 306.683.7470

9-12 COLLEGIATE FRENCH IMMERSION French Immersion at the collegiate level builds on students’ established language skills while also building competency in curricular subjects.

To maintain their French Immersion status in high school and to be recognized as bilingual on their diploma, students are required to complete a minimum of 12 credits in French in Grades 10, 11 and 12. The necessary courses include three French Language Arts courses. The other nine French credits can be in the remaining areas of study or electives that are taught in French.

Saskatoon Public Schools provides French Immersion programming at four of our high schools: • Centennial Collegiate • Marion M. Graham Collegiate • Tommy Douglas Collegiate • Walter Murray Collegiate

L’immersion française offre de nombreux avantages à long terme #bourse #d’etude #français #bilingue French immersion provides many long term advantages #scholarships #french GABRIEL

J’aime être dans le programme d’immersion française parce que c’est une très belle langue. J’aime toutes les choses françaises, pas seulement la langue mais la culture aussi.

I love being in the French Immersion program because it is a beautiful language. I love everything about French, not only the language but the culture as well.

ELAISHA Class of 2013 Graduate, MARION M. GRAHAM COLLEGIATE

Posséder un langage commun est sans aucun doute le lien le plus fort avec une autre culture et nous permet d’ouvrir de nombreuses portes. Grâce en partie à ma maîtrise du français, on m’a proposé une mission internationale en 2012, à Genève, en Suisse, ce qui m’a permis d’explorer de nouvelles possibilités dans ma carrière.

A common language is undoubtedly the strongest bridge to another culture, and holds the power to open many doors. Due in part to my fluency in French, I was offered an international assignment in Geneva, Switzerland in 2012, which has allowed me to explore new possibilities in my career.

DENNIS Class of 2002 Graduate, WALTER MURRAY COLLEGIATE

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CENTENNIAL COLLEGIATE OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY • Advanced Placement Courses • Career Work Education • Dance Academy • French Immersion • History Study Tour Program • Skills Lab • Soccer Academy • Choral • Concert Band • Construction and Carpentry • Dance • Drama • Graphic Arts • High Performance/ Personal Fitness Special Physical Education • Instrumental Jazz

Centennial Collegiate is an integrated shared-use facility partnering with the SaskTel Soccer Centre and the City of Saskatoon.

Centennial’s 450-seat theatre, band room, dance studio and modern library make it an impressive school.

Centennial Collegiate offers a variety of courses for students in English (Grade 9 to 12) and French (Grade 9 to 12). We are known for our unique programming: soccer and dance academies, History Study Tour Program, and Advanced Placement courses in calculus, statistics, physics, English and studio art.

Centennial has become the hub of Saskatoon’s northeast community. We celebrate our diversity and are extremely proud of our parents, teachers and stakeholders for creating a place where students realize their potential and become lifelong learners!

OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM

French Immersion provides accessible, authentic French education in core subjects such as social studies, history, math, science and language arts. A bilingual education which provides greater access to jobs, travel opportunities and cultural experiences also affirms a commitment to the future of French in Canada. Students enrolled at Centennial Collegiate are supported in their endeavors by a rich and dynamic learning environment, full of opportunity.

• Photography • Cultural Support Classroom • Skills Lab (by teacher recommendation)

160 Nelson Road

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| TEL: 306.683.7950

MARION M. GRAHAM COLLEGIATE OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY Marion M. Graham Collegiate is located in the north end of Saskatoon and currently serves over 700 students throughout the city in both our English and French Immersion programs. Our reputation for excellence in academics, the arts, athletics and community service has resulted from outstanding work in all of these areas by our students. As a result, our school continues to attract committed and talented students. The majority of our students pursue post-secondary studies following graduation and many have received significant scholarships and awards from local, national and international institutions.

We offer a broad range of academic courses and a full complement of extracurricular programs. The typical Marion Graham student is involved in a full spectrum of curricular and extracurricular activities.

OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM Our French Immersion program is a rich and diverse program.

We offer an authentic environment facilitated by francophone and bilingual teachers. Our graduates are fully competent in both official languages which opens opportunities worldwide. Spoken and written language are emphasized and reinforced to enhance curricular content. Grades 9 to 12 students engage in media and technology rich courses in a supportive and dynamic educational environment.

• Newly renovated Fitness Centre • Musical Theatre • Dance Academy • Katepwewesipiy Canoe Club • Light & Sound Club • Don Wilde Theatre for Performing Arts • Variety Night • Coffeehouse • Exchange Programs • Change It Club • A very active SRC • Math Contests • Servery with nutritious meals served daily • German Language Classes • Advanced Placement Math and Visual Arts • Band • Choral • Guitar • Resource Support

602 Lenore Drive

| TEL: 306.683.7750

• Integrated Learning Opportunities in the Humanities • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

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TOMMY DOUGLAS COLLEGIATE OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY • Advanced Placement English • Softball Academy • Musical Theatre • Dance • Choral • Drama • Guitar • Instrumental Jazz • Band •

Aquatics, Recreational, Competitive Sport & Outdoor Ed. Physical Education

• Resource support • English as an Additional Language • Drafting • Construction and Carpentry • State-of-the-art computer and graphic arts labs • State-of-the-art home ec. lab

Tommy Douglas Collegiate opened in August 2007 and is Saskatoon Public Schools’ newest high school. Tommy Douglas is part of a unique facility (called the Blairmore Integrated Facility) that brings together Saskatoon Public Schools, the City of Saskatoon, and Saskatoon’s separate school division in partnership to provide a destination centre for city residents. We are delighted to be part of this one-of-a-kind facility, and are thrilled that our students and community have access to all that it has to offer.

At Tommy Douglas, we offer programming to meet the needs of many students. We offer a broad-based curricular program that allows students countless choices in electives. We also offer enriched and honours programs leading to optional Advanced Placement courses in a student’s Grade 12 year.

OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM Tommy Douglas Collegiate offers French Immersion from Grade 9 to 12. Students enter the program from both elementary French Immersion and Late Immersion tracks.

From Grade 9 to 12, students’ French language arts and history classes are exclusively in French, while the science and math courses vary in language depending on the year. The students enrolled in the French Immersion program will receive the opportunity to further explore their language development and cultural understanding both nationally and internationally.

• Specialized Art and Digital Photography Studios • Career Centre

130 Bowlt Crescent

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| TEL: 306.683.7910

WALTER MURRAY COLLEGIATE OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY Walter Murray is a diverse community welcoming all types of learners. As a comprehensive collegiate, our size and facility allows for the broadest range of programming and extracurricular offerings in Saskatoon. We provide our students with whatever they need to be successful, whether it is appropriate academic challenge or support. The result: outstanding students who earn valuable scholarships and academic opportunities around the globe; young people who receive a solid grounding in the skilled trades and go on to apprenticeships, further training, and job offers in every trade or field you can imagine; and impressive leaders and solid citizens who make a difference in the broader community.

OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM French Immersion is one of several important enrichment opportunities at Walter Murray Collegiate. Students who have been successful in elementary or late immersion programs, or who have equivalent fluency, are well-suited for the collegiate immersion program.

Each year, in Grades 9 through 12, students will be scheduled for three to five courses (including some in math and science) where French is the language of instruction.

• SAGE Program • English as an Additional Language • Practical and Applied Arts courses • Resource support • Band • Choral • Commercial Cooking • Construction and Carpentry • Core French • Dance • Drama • Electronics • Graphic Arts • Machining • Mechanics • Music • Photography • Sub Trades of Construction (STOC) • Welding

1905 Preston Avenue

| TEL: 306.683.7850

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Saskatoon Public Schools 310 - 21st Street East Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

ÉCOLE ALVIN BUCKWOLD SCHOOL 715 East Drive 306.683.7100 ÉCOLE COLLEGE PARK SCHOOL 3440 Harrington Street 306.683.7170 ÉCOLE DUNDONALD SCHOOL 162 Wedge Road 306.683.7200 ÉCOLE FOREST GROVE SCHOOL 501 – 115 Street East 306.683.7220 ÉCOLE HENRY KELSEY 16 Valens Drive 306.683.7240 ÉCOLE LAKEVIEW SCOOL 527 Kingsmere Boulevard 306.683.7330 ÉCOLE RIVER HEIGHTS SCHOOL 60 Ravine Drive 306.683.7430 ÉCOLE SILVERSPRING SCHOOL 610 Konihowski Rd 306.683.7900 ÉCOLE VICTORIA SCHOOL 639 Broadway Avenue 306.683.7470 CENTENNIAL COLLEGIATE 160 Nelson Road 306.683.7950 MARION M. GRAHAM COLLEGIATE 602 Lenore Drive 306.683.7750 TOMMY DOUGLAS COLLEGIATE 130 Bowlt Crescent 306.683.7910 WALTER MURRAY COLLEGIATE 1905 Preston Avenue 306.683.7850