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French
Canadian Legends for Kids!
 CPF Presents:
Storyteller:
Marylyn Peringer
Saturday
January 30, 2010
1:30 to 2:30 pm
Westdale Library
955 King Street West
Ages 6 to adult
This event
has been sponsored by CPF. It is free  to
the public and no registration is required!
Marylyn
illustrates the fanciful, mysterious, and amusing world of French-Canadian
folklore with authentic tales of loup-garous (werewolves), lutins
(elves) and more! Told in English and French.
For
23 years, Toronto-based Marylyn Peringer has been telling stories
in schools, libraries and community centres throughout Canada.
Her wide repertoire includes world folklore of the stars and
constellations, riddle tales and classical epic, but she is best
known for her bilingual presentation of French-Canadian folktales
and legends.
She
has toured several provinces through Canadian Parents for French,
and has shared her tales with audiences at numerous storytelling
and folk festivals across the country. In November 2000, Marylyn
represented Storytellers of Canada/Conteurs du Canada during
Canadian Children's Book Week, touring Newfoundland. Marylyn
also teaches adult storytelling courses through The Storytellers
School of Toronto and George Brown College.
Canadian
Parents for French Hamilton Wentworth Presents:
2010
Hamilton French Concert
- Franco à GoGo!
Your
hosts:
Hélène Nicole Richard from Montreal, living in
Toronto since 1999, promoting French through music
Vincent Pezzano (guitar) is from France, living in Montreal since
2008
Hélène
& Vincent's performance takes the form of a multi-media TV
show. Live from your school gym, they take you on a French world
tour through games, quizzes, songs & dances. Students will
fall in love with the French culture, and discover that French
is a vibrant language spoken around the world!
Tailored
to age and French level - from Grades 1 to 8, Core or Immersion.
Length: 60-75 minutes. $5/student, group rates available.
And the best part is - Helene comes to your school!
Hamilton
dates have been reserved for February and March 2010. Please
contact Hélène for a booking.
Web site: www.gottalovethatfrench.com
Phone:
1-416-759-7397
Email: helene@gottalovethatfrench.com
Francopho ne Film Festival
The
annual festival du film francophone takes place on the weekend
of February 27/28, 2010 at the Marine Discovery Centre, 57 Guise
Street E., Hamilton. This year's event features all Canadian
films with English subtitles. Tickets are $10 per film or a
$25 family rate. On Sunday from 11am to 1:00pm, a crepe breakfast
can be purchased for $10 per person.
CPF
Recommends: "Brendan et le secret de Kells" Saturday
10:30am (animated, family)
10 year old Brendan must overcome his deepest fears on a quest
that will take him beyond the abbey walls and into the enchanted
forest - where dangerous mythical creatures hide. Brendan must
fight Vikings and a serpent god as he sets out to complete the
legendary Book of Kells.
Seating
at the Discovery Centre Theatre is limited, so it's best to order
tickets in advance from the Centre Francais web site: www.centrefrancais.ca
Your Child Can
be Bilingual!
Some Benefits
of French Immersion
" Learn both of Canada's official languages
" Enhance listening, speaking & logic skills
" Appreciate both French and English cultures
" Make future travel more enjoyable
" French language skills are an asset for employers
French Immersion
Information Nights are being held at the following schools in
February and March. If you have a child starting Kindergarten
or Grade One in September 2010, come out and learn about this
free program, which is offered by both the public and the catholic
school boards in Hamilton.
Thursday February
4 - 6:30pm
Norwood Park
165 Terrace Drive
905-575-9808
(West Mountain)
Monday February
8 - 7:00pm
St. Eugene Catholic
120 Parkdale Avenue South
905-545-9598
(Stoney Creek / East Hamilton)
Tuesday February
9 - 70:0pm
Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic
49 Fennell Avenue East
905-383-4911
(Mountain)
Tuesday February
9 - 6:30pm
Dundana
23 Dundana Ave., Dundas
905-628-2622
(Dundas)
Wednesday February
10
7:00pm
St. Joseph Catholic
270 Locke Street South
905-529-1002
(West and Central Hamilton)
Wednesday February
10 - 6:30pm
Fessenden
168 Huron Ave., Ancaster
905- 648-4115
(Ancaster)
Thursday February
11 - 6:30pm
Earl Kitchener
300 Dundurn St. S
905-528-0223
(West and Central Hamilton)
Wednesday February
17 - 6:30pm
GR Allan
900 King St. W.
905-522-0601
(Dundas & West Hamilton)
Thursday February
18 -6:30pm
Lawfield
45 Berko Ave.
905-385-3239
(East Mountain/ Stoney Creek)
Tuesday February
23 -6:30pm
Glen Echo
140 Glen Echo Dr
905-560-6630
(Stoney Creek / East Hamilton)
Wednesday February
24 -6:30pm6:30pm
A.M. Cunningham
100 Wexford Ave. S
905-544-7771
(East and Central Hamilton)
Thursday February
25 -6:30pm
Guy Brown
55 Braeheid St., Waterdown
905- 689-8254
(Waterdown)
Thursday February
11 -6:30pm
Earl Kitchener
300 Dundurn St. S
905-528-0223
(West and Central Hamilton)
A French extravaganza
was held by CPF in November for families of French Immersion
students from Kindergarten to Grade Two. Children's entertainment,
tips & resources for parents, and French book sale.
Parent Information Sessions
Speakers included:
 Childrens' Entertainment
While parents
were in the auditorium, or browsing the books, kids were entertained
by Mary Clements from Petit Pomme French Summer Camp.
French language
storytellers Chantale Groulx and Jennifer McNaughton also used
a combination of mime and theatre to bring their stories to life.
Children were
encouraged to participate in the story by playing small roles,
and shouting out phrases in French.
Thanks to all
our volunteers for making this evening such a huge success!
He lp
Wanted
CPF Executive
meetings are open to all Chapter members. Come out and help us
plan for special events and advocacy efforts for 2009/2010. We
need representatives from the following schools to join our Executive
Committee:
- Sts. Peter &
Paul
- Earl Kitchener
- Ryerson
- Dalewood
- Glen Echo
- Glen Brae
- AM Cunningham
- Fessenden
- St. Eugenes
- Cathedral
Come out and
help us promote French language learning in Hamilton-Wentworth.
Since 2002,
CPF Hamilton-Wentworth has been working to advocate for, promote
and encourage French Immersion in our community. French Immersion
enrolment is up, new school sites have been opened and children
from both Boards can now access bussing to their schools.
Now we are asking
for your help in return.
It is important
to hear fresh ideas and try new ways of doing things to keep
our Chapter vital and relevant. We need parent and teacher volunteers
to help us plan, organize and run our special events, promotions
and other activities. The time committment is approximately 4
hours per month (one 2 hour executive meeting plus volunteer
hours.) If you are interested, please e-mail us at cpfhamilton@hotmail.com
 January CPF Newsletter
What
are our Plans for the School Year?
 Frenchapalooza: providing tips,
resources and French fun for new FI families
Regular issues of the Hamilton
CPF Newsletter
Informative Web Site updated monthly
French Concert for Students in
February 2010
Promotion of FI Kindergarten &
High School Information Nights
French Book Sales
CPF Public Speaking Contest in
March 2010
Help sponsor Francofete Picnic
in June 2010
Promote local French activities
for summer 2010
Join CPF
Contact Us:
Do you have questions or suggestions
for CPF Hamilton Wentworth?
Would you like to help organize
and run our events and programs?
Please contact Canadian Parents
for French Hamilton Wentworth at cpfhamilton@hotmail.com
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