What’s happening?
New Westminster’s chapter of Canadian Parents for French (CPF) is hosting an event for parents with kids in French immersion.
What’s the event about?
Parent survival night is aimed at teaching parents how to help their kids succeed in French, including how to deal with kids’ devoirs (that’s homework in French) when they don’t speak French themselves.
Who will be there?
The organizers have invited several guest speakers to present during the session, including Alicia Dobbs, librarian with the New Westminster Public Library; Keri Roberts, the French learning facilitator for the New Westminster school district and a former Grader 8 French immersion teacher at Ecole Glenbrook Middle School; and Belinda Scott, who is a former French teacher at New Westminster Secondary School and is currently the district’s vice-principal for learning services.
CPF says they’ve asked a few other teachers to take part as well, but they haven’t been confirmed yet.
Is there a fee for the event?
No and yes. It’s free for CPF members, but if you’re not a member, it’s $5. If you decide at the event to become a CPF member, the $5 fee will be put towards the cost of your membership.
Anything else?
Yes! Free childminding is available (you need to RSVP to secure a spot) and there will also be refreshments. Plus there will be French resources for sale – and some for free – available. (Did you know CPF members get a discount?)
Where is the event taking place?
It’s happening at the École Glenbrook Middle School library, 701 Park Cres., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12. Organizers ask that you RSVP by Tuesday, Oct. 10 by emailing Stephanie Hogan at [email protected].
