French Immersion: Is it for my child? - Top
If you are considering the French Immersion program for your child, you should be aware of the following:
French Immersion
- is a proven way of acquiring excellent language skills in French
- is specifically designed for parents who do not speak French, but wish their children to speak both official languages
- begins in Senior Kindergarten and all SK students in the new city of Hamilton are eligible
If you are interested in enrolling your Senior Kindergarten child in French Immersion please contact your nearest French Immersion school in September. (See the listing of Immersion schools on our website.).
Keeping up French Language Skills During the Summer. Here are some suggestions for helping your child maintain and improve French language skills during the summer holidays.
- Computer programs: Check local bookstores and computer outlets for French language software. Some have an audio component so students can hear French spoken.
- Television: There are a number of programs in French for children or the whole family might like to watch.
- Radio: Listen to the news or music in French on Radio Canada or listen to C'est la vie! on CBC Radio One. Host Bernard St-Laurent offers fascinating insights into life in French speaking Canada.
- Internet resources/sites: A Google search can provide numerous sites for French songs, poetry, stories, games, etc. Students who have email can correspond with school friends or relatives, in French or in a combination of French and English. (Please note that parents should monitor Internet activity of their children.)
- Movies: If you have a DVD player you can watch films and also change the language of the film to French to enjoy all or part of a movie in French.
- Shopping: Check the labels on food and merchandise for the description or ingredients in French.
- Vacation: How about keeping an ongoing journal in French of trips and family outings during the summer? The journal can include pictures, photos with captions, words, maps etc. and can be real or imaginary.
The French Immersion Advisory Committee - Top
FIAC is advisory in nature with a focus on FI program in elementary and secondary as well as Ministry and community supports that enhance the learning experience for our students. Meetings are as follows: November 23rd, January 25th, March 21st , May 23rd, all meetings are held at the Education Centre in Room 1.
Resources and information for parents, with students in French Immersion, are available through Canadian Parents for French Hamilton chapter.
French Immersion Locations and Catchment Areas - Top
A.M. Cunningham Elementary School - Map - Top
100 Wexford Avenue South,
Hamilton
(905) 544-7771
JK to Grade 5
for students living west of Cochrane/Strathearne and east of Wentworth (lower city).
Dalewood Elementary School - Map - Top
1150 Main Street West
Hamilton
(905) 528-8631
Grade 6 to 8
for students living west of Highway 403 to the City Limits (Dundas and Flamborough).
Dundana Elementary School - Map - Top
23 Dundana Avenue
Dundas,
(905) 628-2622
JK to Grade 5
for students living in Dundas and West Flamborough (SK to Grade 4 for 10/11).
Earl Kitchener Elementary School - Map - Top
300 Dundurn Street South
Hamilton
(905) 528-0223
JK to Grade 5
for students living east of Highway 403 and west of Wentworth Street (lower city).
Fessenden Elementary School - Map - Top
168 Huron Avenue
Ancaster
(905) 648-4115
JK to Grade 6
for students living in Ancaster (SK to Grade 2 for 10/11.
George R. Allan Elementary School - Map - Top
900 King Street West
Hamilton
(905) 522-0601
JK to Grade 5
for students living west of Highway 403 to the City Limits (including Dundas and West & East Flamboroug students in Grade 5).
Glen Brae Elmentary School - Map -Top
50 Secord Drive
Hamilton
(905) 560-6732
Grade 6 to 8
for students living east of Wentworth to the City Limits (lower Stoney Creek).
Glen Echo Elementary School - Map - Top
140 Glen Echo Drive
Hamilton
(905) 560-6630
JK to Grade 5
for students living east of Cochrane/Strathearne to the City Limits (lower Stoney Creek).
Guy Brown Elementary School - Map - Top
55 Braeheid Avenue
Waterdown
(905) 689-8254
JK to Grade 6
for students living in East Flamborough (SK to Grade 3 for 10/11).
Lawfield Elementary School - Map - Top
45 Berko Avenue
Hamilton
(905) 387-0062
JK to Grade 8
for students living on the east mountain, including Upper Stoney Creek and Glanbrook (SK to Grade 4 for 10/11).
Norwood Park Elementary School - Map - Top
165 Terrace Drive
(905) 575-9808
SK to Grade 8
for students living in the Upper City West of Upper Wentworth (including Ancaster for students in Grades 3-8).
Ryerson Elementary School - Map - Top
222 Robinson Street
Hamilton
(905) 528-7975
Grade 6 to 8
for students living east of Highway 403 and west of Wentworth Street (lower city)
Westdale Secondary School - Map - Top
700 Main Street West
Hamilton
(905) 522-1387
Grade 9 to 12
for all students in the Hamilton-Wentworth area
Documents - Top
Map of French Immersion Schools
How To Documents - Top
Need more Information? - Top
For further information on French Immersion, please call the French Consultant at 905.527.5092 voice mailbox. 2242.
