There are a number of upcoming conferences and workshop events aimed at providing support to students and their families:
Canadian Parents for French Toronto
Canadian Parents For French is a national network of volunteers dedicated to the promotion and creation of French Second Language (FSL) learning opportunities for young Canadians. Founded in 1977, the organization has grown to over 25,000 members today. In 2008, the Toronto Midtown West Chapter was formed for our district. For more information on CPF or to join, please go to www.cpfont.on.ca.
Upcoming Events
Parent Survival Night (for parents with children in French Immersion)
Come and learn how you can support your children as they acquire a new language.
Thursday, October 20th, 7-8 p.m. in the Library at Regal Road P.S.
Instructor - David Kaufman
This seminar is FREE of charge!
Adult French Classes
These classes are instructed by French Immersion School Teachers at local schools in the evenings. This is a great way to help support your child's French education and improve your French language skills.
Level 1 French
Introduction to French language, for those new to French or reacquainting themselves with the basics.
Wed. Oct. 26th – Wed. Nov. 30th (6 weeks)
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Regal Road Public School (95 Regal Road)
Cost: $120.00 for CPF Members /$145.00 for non-members
Level 2 French
This is basic level French for those who have some previous French or have completed Level 1.
Wed. Jan. 18th - Wed. Feb. 22nd (6 weeks)
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Regal Road P. S.
Cost $120.00 for CPF Members/$145.00 for non-members. For more information and to register, please contact Marie Swan at swanslink@hotmail.com.
French Animation Workshop at the National Film Board
Join us on Saturday, November 19th, 2011 2PM – 4:30PM at the NFB for “The Secrets of Animation Workshop. This fun workshop is for children 6-11yrs of age. Cost: $5.00 per child. Child must be accompanied by an adult.
Internet Safety
All Families + Grade 7 & up students are invited to join an informative evening with PC Martin Douglas on Tuesday October 25, 2011. (Presentation may contain graphic images/information)
As our kids spend more and more time on computers, and smartphones, internet safety is becoming ever more important. Toronto Police Constable Martin Douglas is a Crime Stoppers Youth Officer with Toronto Police Services. On Tuesday, October 25th at 6:30pm he will speak to the community about how we can ensure our children are safe when they use Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, text messaging and instant messaging. He will discuss the growing problems of online bullying, identity theft, and how, as parents, we need to be more aware of what our kids are doing.
Constable Douglas will be at Deer Park Junior and Senior Public School 23 Ferndale Ave at 6:30pm in the gymnasium. We look forward to seeing you in the gymnasium on Tuesday October 25th. All families and students Grade 7 and up — please join us to hear about these important issues!
Parents Make a Difference Conference
The TDSB 5th annual “Parents Make a Difference” conference will be held on Saturday, November 12th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Earl Haig Secondary School, 100 Princess Avenue.
People for Education Conference
People for Education, a parent and community education organization, is holding its 15th annual conference on Saturday and Sunday November 5th and 6th at Winters College, York University. The conference keynote speaker is Pasi Sahlberg, an education specialist from Finland, a country that is considered by many to be the top-performing educational system in the world.
Conference workshops include opportunities to hear from experts on engaging school councils, coping with child stress, special education, great teaching and other education-related topics. For more information or to register, go to http://www.peopleforeducation.ca/.
