French Immersion

Minutes - CPF Regular Meeting - March 15, 2011 in pdf format

French Immersion in the Interlake

Are you interested in an exciting educational opportunity for your child?

KEEP ALL DOORS OPEN FOR YOUR CHILDREN’S FUTURE

Consider French Immersion!

French Immersion provides the opportunity for non-francophone students to become functionally bilingual in French. French Immersion is designed for children whose first language is not French and who have little or no knowledge of French prior to entering the program. Instruction in the French Immersion program will parallel the regular English program in structure, content and academic standards.

If you require more information about the French Immersion program please contact:

Mr. G. Ross, Principal - R. W. Bobby Bend School - 467-5537

All students enrolled in the French Immersion program at R. W. Bobby Bend are guaranteed French Immersion from Kindergarten to Grade Eight.

Highlights of the French Immersion Program:

-  There is a high demand for bilingual staff in every sector of the economy – from retail to technology.

 -  No special skills are required. Children with all types of academic ability can succeed in French Immersion.

 -  Parents of children enrolled in French Immersion are not expected or required to understand or speak French.

 -  Learning a second language has been shown to have a positive impact on intellectual growth. In fact, studies suggest learning a second language can enhance cognitive and intellectual abilities.

 -  It strengthens vocabulary, listening and communication skills.

 -  No one regretted the opportunity to learn another language.

French Immersion is currently being offered at R. W. Bobby Bend in Stonewall for Kindergarten, Grade One and Grade Two.

In the upcoming 2011/2012 school year it is being offered in Kindergarten, Grade One, Grade Two and Grade Three.

 *** Kindergarten and Grade One are official entry points into French Immersion ***