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last updated 7 September 2010

Alberta students featured  Le français pour l'avenir / French for the Future is looking for dynamic Grade 11 students from all across Canada who want to become ambassadors of bilingualism.  Apply now for your chance to win an all-inclusive trip to Quebec to participate in their 2011 National Ambassador Youth Forum.  Deadline October 29.

Bilingualism

Rocks!

Bring this lively, interactive performance and the workshops to your school!  Bilingualism Rocks! will be touring Alberta from January through March, 2011.  Book before October 30 and save $75.  details
BonPatronPro doesn’t just correct French grammar and spelling, it also teaches students how to improve their written French. Now this online tool is available to CPF member families for just $9.99 per year — a 33% discount!  details

French Immersion in Alberta:

LOOKING BEYOND 2010

Edmonton        Saturday, October 30

The 2010 CPF Alberta conference squeezes a lot of information into just one day -- and for a bargain price of just $25!   details

Alberta students featured  Two French immersion graduates from Edmonton have been featured on the French for the Future website.  Learn about Francophilosophie, the fundraiser the are organizing to set up a scholarship fund for future French Immersion students! 

Reference sale  From September 1 to 30, Le Carrefour Bookstore in Edmonton is offering a 20% discount on all dictionaries and the Bescherelle.  112 - 8627 91 St. in Edmonton   Call 780-466-1066 for additional information.

Yes, You Can Help! Information and inspiration for French immersion parents

is now available to read online or download

Just 8 hours of your time will support our work for 2 years!    CPF Alberta is holding its fundraising casino in Calgary on Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6.   details or to volunteer

Planning a trip? See the special offer from Coast Hotels!    Coast Hotels & Resorts now offers special rates at their Canadian hotels for CPF members.  details

CAIT offers certificates of merit and excellence   The Canadian Association of Immersion Teachers offers a way for schools produce certificates of merit or of excellence for students in French immersion programs.  more information

Immersion schools listed   We've added a list of French immersion schools in Alberta to the Learning French in Alberta section of this site -- click on "Where is immersion offered in Alberta?" and find the link at the top of the page.  Included are a few new elementary and junior high sites opening in September.

Please let us know of any errors or omissions at info@cpfalta.ab.ca.

Prime Ministers of Canada   The Library and Archives Canada has developed a bilingual education kit for Grades 9-12. A complete educational resource related to curricula across Canada, it helps students learn about the lives and careers of 22 Canadian prime ministers.

Diverse needs in French immersion   Alberta Education has publish two new documents regarding the inclusion of students with diverse learning needs in the French immersion program:

Diversity in French Immersion (information for education professionals, consultants and specialists) - be sure to see both sides of the "pamphlet"

Diversity in French Immersion Classrooms: A Quick Inclusion Guide for Teachers

L'histoire de jeans  The Royal Alberta Museum’s new virtual exhibition presents a colourful, evocative and nostalgic look at GWG’s clothing, producers and customers - in both official languages!  Teachers can send their students on a web-based quest about immigration and globalization related to the Grade 7 and Grade 10 curricula.  All jean-lovers will be interested in the story of Canada's Great Western Garment Company, which was established in Edmonton in 1911. To toggle between the French and English versions of the site, look in the upper right-hand corner of the page.