OJCS Francais  

Dear Grade 8 Extended French Parents,

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.

Dear Parents and Caregivers:
We are starting a new unit in Littératie en action 8 called Un nouveau départ! Students will
explore the unit question, “Why do people move?” They will read stories about how people
react to what happens in their lives. Students will also read and view news reports, photo
essays, interviews, a poem and a graphic story based on the unit topic.
The learning goals for this unit include
Reading
Students will practise and apply the following comprehension strategies: make connections,
find clues to word meaning, pause and check, interpret primary sources, and summarize.
Writing
Students will learn about the report text form. They will write their own reports.
Oral Communication
Students will practise skills and strategies for conducting an interview.
Media Literacy
Students will analyze online research. They will learn and use the strategies for analysing
the point of view and reliability of a Web site.
At the end of the unit, students will show what they have learned by creating an archive
about why people move. 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.
Sincerely,

Teacher : Wanda Canaan

Présentation Parents School night 2023-2024 Bienvenue en classe de 6ème-7ème et 8ème Français

Here are the links for our daily slides for every grade-level:

The lesson notes for each day can be found on our class blog page. Within the lesson notes there is key vocabulary to review, short video clips in French to watch, and inquiry questions to think about. Please do explore them!

For grade 6 Please click:  6ème année 2023-2024

For grade 7 Please click :7 ème année 2023-2024

For grade 8 Please click : 8 ème année 2023-2024

Hello dear Parents, colleagues and students,

We started the year with the following video :

Please watch it and read your child’s resolutions for the new school year in their blogfolio.

• Réflexion sur la vidéo suivante. Ecrire le vocabulaire partagé .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkziAM_ZyDM   Will Smith…awesome!!!

The concept of a growth mindset and its importance in education.  Growth mindset is not just about effort, but also about trying new strategies and seeking input from others. We also learned that misconception of equating effort with learning, and the need to focus on the goal of learning and improving.

Teachers in helping students develop a growth mindset by appreciating their efforts and guiding them towards new approaches when they are stuck.

This video is specifically designed to capture the interest of kids in grades 5 to 8. It aims to address their curiosity about how they can enhance their intelligence and become smarter. The content of the video is engaging and interactive, making it suitable for children in this age range. It covers various topics and strategies that can help kids improve their cognitive abilities, such as problem-solving techniques, memory exercises, and critical thinking skills. The video also includes real-life examples and relatable scenarios to make the learning experience more enjoyable and relatable for the target audience.

 OJCS DELF exam success 100% 

“There is a floor but no ceiling “

This year grade 8 students were the first class writing the DELF exam in French language and those who took the DELF were 100% successful . 

They were so worried and stressed about it but they proved their resiliency and determination and were all successful. 

All parents were so grateful to receive an official French certificate that students will use for life and for their future allowing them to get any job in Ottawa that requires bilingual employees. 

All the best for our amazing students.

On parle, on vit et on s’amuse en Français !!

We speak, we live and we have fun in French!

Dear Parents:

• “La semaine de la Francophonie” the week of the  Francophonie will take place during the week of March 20th to March 24th, 2023.

 The French teachers, in collaboration with all the staff at OJCS are in the process of organizing a special week starting on Monday March 20th to celebrate the French language with your child(ren).

• During this week, all students will celebrate in the classrooms during French lessons, by participating in various French activities.
• During library time, students will participate in various French activities related to the theme “Time is precious”  including “les dix mots de la Francophonie” (the 10 words of the year in French language).
• On Wednesday March 22^nd,  students will participate in rotating games at the end of the day in the French language. 

You are cordially invited to attend your child’s performance on Thursday March 23^rd at 6.30 pm.

We look forward to seeing you.

French faculty.