French Immersion students in North Vancouver experience the French language in a variety of ways outside of the classroom.

French Immersion Week

Students enjoy a variety of activities including:

• Winter Carnivals (Carnaval d'hiver)
• Winter sports events (snow-shoeing, skiing, broomball, etc.)
• French Canadian cuisine

French Film Festival

Canadian Parents for French sponsors an annual Film Festival for French Immersion students throughout the province of B.C. This event is usually held in February. Students from grade one to twelve may participate in this event. Age appropriate films are shown in local movie theatres.

Concours d'Art Oratoire (Public Speaking Contest)

Every Spring, French Immersion students from grade six to grade twelve are invited to participate in the Concours d'Art Oratoire sponsored by the Canadian Parents for French. Students prepare, practice and present short speeches on a topic of their choice. This event helps students develop pride in their second language and self-confidence speaking in front of an audience. Winners from the North Vancouver School District participate in the provincial concours in April.

Annual trip for Grade 7 and 8 students to Quebec

An exciting, five day summer excursion to the heart of French speaking Canada. Learn more here.

Other Cultural Opportunities

French Immersion students have the opportunity to participate in many excursions and cultural experiences within their own school. French speaking entertainers are often invited to perform plays, songs and story-telling to students from kindergarten to grade twelve.

In addition, well-known French-speaking authors and illustrators are often invited to visit French Immersion classrooms to share their stories and love of children's literature.

Students in French Immersion are also exposed to French outside the district. Many local museum programs and tours are now offered in French. As well, students from North Vancouver often participate in the annual Festival du Bois in Coquitlam.