NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER

It was fantastic to see everyone back and also meet a few new faces.


Grade 9- Homeroom and locker distribution ran a bit longer today, so we only had about 30 minutes.
 This group is divided into 2 sections. The 'old' SJA students who did  the FSF1D last year are now doing the grade 10 FSF2D.
The new grade 9 students are doing the FSF1D to get their credit.

Both groups received their textbooks, syllabus, binder...The main activity was to design an iceberg and discover what was essential to demonstrate talent and success. All the dictionaries in the classroom were in use! No real homework till Friday!

Grade 8- All textbooks were distributed along with other material (binders...)
NOTE: There are forms to be returned. everyone should have received a Reach Ahead form from Ms Chin. Please sign it and returned at the next French class (Friday). This form allows the grade 8 students to take the grade 9 French.
I hope everyone has completed their iceberg activity. During class, the students started thinking about their learner profiles and how to use it for the first unit.
No homework today.

Grade 11 After receiving their textbook, binder etc. The students downloaded the app La Presse and Paris Match. They will take turn each week and report on a topic of their choice. So, on Tuesday, Awa will talk about something of interest in Paris Match, and Orlando will report on an article in La Presse.
Also, please read the first selection Faut-il manger bio? Be prepared to answer a few questions on the topic.

Grade 10 FSF3U After receiving their binders, textbook etc., the students tried their hand at creating a statement of inquiry (SOI) in relation to their unit: Aux frontières des émotions. They decided on their Global concept and related concepts. Great job! Please read Le dernier raisin.

Grade 10 FSF2D same activity as well as both groups did their own creation of the iceberg of success.  Please read chapter 1, Transformation.
 -See you on Friday!

NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER!   WELCOME BACK TO SJA!!!

Hello everyone!

My name is Madame Villeneuve and I will be teaching grades 8 to 12, MYP French, for the upcoming 2016-17 school year. I want to take this opportunity to welcome all students and parents to my SJA ‘French Corner’ classroom #22. I am excited about the new school year and looking forward to meeting all of you.

I have been teaching French for 14 years now, and although it is my second year at SJA, I have been teaching French at our sister-school The Maples in Orangeville for the last 12 years. Once again this year, I will alternate days between the two schools. Teaching French is not just a job for me, it is more like a vocation. I am passionate about my cultural background and always curious about the variety of cultural backgrounds here at SJA.

French is more than just grammar and rules (although they are important), it is about understanding and appreciating each other, connecting and communicating about real life situations, and yes, it has to be fun. I believe that all students can be successful in their own way, following their own path, through different phases, as IB lifelong learners, and it is the challenge and motivation I want to offer them. The IB World School (SJA) and the MYP programme is the perfect platform for this philosophy.

Although I will not have my own homeroom group of students this year, I will be moving between all homerooms to maintain genuine connections with everyone.

Please remember that my classroom door is always opened for everyone to have a conversation about the French programme. On the days that I am at The Maples, please send me an email at: jvilleneuve@stjudesacademy.com

Also, returning students know to check my blog on the school’s website, and I encourage new students and parents to check daily to stay in the loop with homework and events.

I look forward to see you on August 31, at 6pm, for Orientation night and then on the first day of school September 7^th.  See you soon everyone!

Madame Villeneuve

NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER

This is pretty well the last post for this academic year! I would like to wish everyone a great summer, and more importantly, say a big thank you to everyone for this making this year a great one.
There were ups and downs, and this is what life is all about. Leaning! I want you to congratulate everyone for their hard work and the fun times as well.

I hope to see most of you back in September (start checking this blog for information in August), and for those who are moving on, bonne chance!

Madame V.

NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER

TODAY'S FRENCH EXAM IS FOR THE GRADES 7 & 8. BONNE CHANCE!


Grade 6 students will have French in their classroom. This is for the students who are not leaving right after the Arts performance.

NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNEr

Attention everyone! Please read carefully!

On the day of each exam, please make sure to return your textbooks. You will not be allowed to write your exam without it. If you have lost your textbook, please let us know in advance so we can advise Administration to create an invoice. You will have to bring payment as per the invoice prior to writing your exam.

Today, all classes are dedicated to exam review. Just a friendly reminder that the last 2 days after exams, June 8 & 9 are for study hall (and count towards attendance). Do not cheat yourself by skipping those 2 days, should you need the extra marks.

NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

Thursday, grade 11 students completed their performance tasks. Bravo and well done.
The rest of the day was filled with Track and Fields activities. During the rain shower, grade 7 had French review and a little fun with weather and sky related activities (crosswords).

Friday- grade 11 and a few grade 10 worked on performance task presentations aned exam review.


Grade 8 Several student were competing at The Maples and the rest working on review.

Grade 7 Also at The Maples... the rest read texts on Shipwrecks around Canada.

Grade 6 Students are working on their Tâche Finale: Mon aquarium.