Posted by wcanaan | Posted in 6 Core, 6 Extended, 7 Core, 7 Extended, 8 Core, 8 Extended, Uncategorised | Posted on February 25, 2026
Copy of La Belle et la Bête by w.canaan
Posted by wcanaan | Posted in 6 Extended, 7 Extended, 8 Extended | Posted on September 4, 2025
Dear Parents,
I hope this message finds you well and that you are enjoying a wonderful start to the new year!
I wanted to take a moment to express how truly happy I am to be teaching your precious children this year. Over the past four years, I have had the pleasure of getting to know them, and I am excited about the journey we will continue together.
In the coming weeks, I will be sending out emails with more details about our learning modules. Please rest assured that your children are already familiar with our daily slides, learning objectives, and success criteria that will guide them in achieving their goals.
Should you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I am here to support both you and your children.
Thank you for your continued partnership, and I look forward to a fantastic year ahead!
Warm regards,
Wanda Canaan
Grade 6 extended French daily slide
Posted by wcanaan | Posted in 6 Core, 6 Extended, 7 Core, 7 Extended, 8 Core, 8 Extended, Uncategorised | Posted on March 5, 2025
Dear parents ,
Hope all is well at your end.
Please check this link La Semaine de la Francophonie .
Have a wonderful day,
Wanda Canaan
Posted by wcanaan | Posted in 6 Extended, 7 Extended, 8 Extended | Posted on December 16, 2024
Dear Parents and families,
I hope you are doing well!
As the joyous festival of Hanukkah approaches, I wanted to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. May this season be filled with light, happiness, and meaningful moments with family and friends.
Hanukkah is a wonderful time to celebrate hope, resilience, and the miracles that faith can bring. I hope you enjoy the festive celebrations and create beautiful memories throughout this special time.
Wishing you a happy and peaceful Hanukkah!
Warm regards,
Wanda Canaan
Posted by wcanaan | Posted in 6 Extended, 7 Extended, 8 Extended | Posted on September 9, 2024
Dear Parents and Students :
I’ve included the link below for the daily slides of your grade level. You already have access.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any concerns. We will talk about it on Tuesday 17th during School night.
Sincerely,
Wanda Canaan
Posted by wcanaan | Posted in 6 Extended, 7 Extended, 8 Extended | Posted on September 3, 2024
Posted by wcanaan | Posted in 6 Core, 6 Extended, 7 Core, 7 Extended, 8 Core, 8 Extended, Uncategorised | Posted on June 24, 2024
Hello Everyone,
Over the past 22 years, I have dedicated myself to the education of all children, continuously striving to enhance my teaching practices regardless of my role. Currently, I am privileged to teach French, History, and Geography to grades 6-8 students at OJCS.
In my role, I focus on two main areas in French instruction: aligning with the Ontario National Curriculum and preparing students for the DELF exam. I am pleased to share that since my arrival at OJCS, I advocated for and received substantial support from Ms. Gordon and Dr. Mitzmacher to acquire essential resources for introducing these national and international programs. Their unwavering commitment and investment in books and learning materials for our intermediate levels have significantly enriched our educational offerings.
As a certified DELF trainer and examiner, I collaborated closely with the Centre Culturel Français d’Ottawa to coordinate and oversee the DELF exams at our school. I am thrilled to report that all our grade 8 students achieved 100% success in the DELF exam for the second consecutive year. This accomplishment validates their French language proficiency and enhances their academic and professional portfolios, opening doors to opportunities in 160 countries where DELF certification is recognized.
The DELF exam evaluates students’ abilities across listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French, providing them with official recognition that lasts a lifetime. This certification is crucial for future educational and career pursuits, often being a requirement for admission to francophone postsecondary institutions and recognized by employers globally.
I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all our grade 8 Extended French students for their outstanding achievement in the DELF A2 exam of 2024. Your dedication and hard work have not only brought you personal success but have also contributed significantly to our school’s academic excellence.
Warm regards,
Wanda Canaan
Posted by wcanaan | Posted in 6 Extended, 7 Extended, 8 Extended | Posted on February 20, 2024
Posted by wcanaan | Posted in 6 Core, 6 Extended, 7 Core, 7 Extended, 8 Core, 8 Extended | Posted on February 5, 2024
Dear Parents:
- “La semaine de la Francophonie” the week of the Francophonie will take place during the week of March 4th to March 8th, 2024.
The French teachers in collaboration with all the staff at OJCS are in the process of organizing a special week starting on Monday March 4th to celebrate the French language with your child(ren).
- During this week, all students will celebrate in classrooms during French lessons by participating in various French activities.
- During library time students will participate in various French activities related to the theme and « les dix mots de la Francophonie » (the 10 words of the year in French language).
- On Wednesday March 5th students will participate in games in rotation at the end of the day in French language.
You are cordially invited to attend your child’s performance on Thursday March 7th, 2024 at 6.30 pm.
We look forward to seeing you.
French faculty.
Posted by wcanaan | Posted in 6 Extended | Posted on October 27, 2023
Dear Parents and Caregivers:
We are starting a new unit called Une question d,équité ! In this unit, students will explore the question “How can we make things more equitable in the world?”
They will read short biography about people who have fought for equity in the world. Furthermore, they will read a variety of texts on equity, among other, a new paper chronicle, a personal recount, a new article, a script of a play and a tale. You are invited to be part of our unit in a variety of ways.
For example:
- Invite your child to retell some of the stories we read at school.
- Talk about people who have fought for equity and fairness in the world.
- Look through newspapers and magazines together for stories that deal with equity and justice. • Talk about characters in books, in movies, or on TV that are good examples of people who fight for equity and justice.
- Discuss how the concept of equity and justice can change over time.
At the end of the unit, students will show what they have learned by creating a prize or a trophy to honor someone who has fought for justice and equity in the world.
They will use reading, writing, oral, and media skills and strategies to complete the task.
You can support the learning goals for this unit at home by discussing the unit topic, as well as the unit skills and strategies presented in this unit.
Sincerely,
Wanda Canaan
