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Petition to ask the board of trustees to table the motion regarding delayed entry of FI until there has been time for further community discussions a input including, but not limited to, the Norfolk County ARC
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Early French Immersion Matters
Keep the FI program at Admiral Collingwood Public School
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It would be a terrible thing to phase out the kindergarten french immersion classes. My youngest of 5 children has been in the French class at Walsh since JK and I am amazed at what it has accomplished. At first I was worried she would fall behind in English but she is actually able to read and write in English better than her siblings could at the same age! I feel it is due to the fact that she was introduced to a new language early on. I wish all my children had this opportunity. Children need to start this program as young as possible!!! Please don't phase out the kindergarten classes. Thank you.
I have 2 children that started French immersion in kindergarden. I have watch as their brains, like sponges, have just absorbed the French at this great age. It is devistating that the school board feels that the best way to save money is to take this away. Shame on you!
Please dont close the french immersion for the Walsh Kindergarden, my grandchildren live in France Europe and its wonderful that I go and that a 2 year old and 4 year old are completely bi lingual ... helps that one of the grandparents doesnt speak english and other no french, the 4 year old translates for us and we have a wonderful relationship because of this.. Great for kids to learn so young. Kind regards, Dot
Our school needs to be considered separate from those in the city of Brantford and Brant County. The population challenges are unique to each area and should not be solved by painting all FI schools wifi the same brush.
Unfair for a child to start a school for jk/ sk then have to switch for grade 1. The anxiety for some having to make new friends, new building, etc is going to be very overwhelming! My daughter has been in French immersion in Walsh since jk and has learned so much, love the program!
I feel this is something that should be kept available, now and for our future students!
Early exposure is so important for language development. Two years delay would be sad to see.
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Petition to ask the board of trustees to table the motion regarding delayed entry of FI until there has been time for further community discussions a input including, but not limited to, the Norfolk County ARC
22 Comments
As a busdriver of FI children to Walsh Public School these changes if allowed to happen could also effect the jobs of several busdrivers. I notice the benefit of starting FI in Jk listening to the children singing or reading in french in such a short period of time. Delaying the start of the program would surely make a difference.
It would be a terrible thing to phase out the kindergarten french immersion classes. My youngest of 5 children has been in the French class at Walsh since JK and I am amazed at what it has accomplished. At first I was worried she would fall behind in English but she is actually able to read and write in English better than her siblings could at the same age! I feel it is due to the fact that she was introduced to a new language early on. I wish all my children had this opportunity. Children need to start this program as young as possible!!! Please don't phase out the kindergarten classes. Thank you.
I have 2 children that started French immersion in kindergarden. I have watch as their brains, like sponges, have just absorbed the French at this great age. It is devistating that the school board feels that the best way to save money is to take this away. Shame on you!
Please dont close the french immersion for the Walsh Kindergarden, my grandchildren live in France Europe and its wonderful that I go and that a 2 year old and 4 year old are completely bi lingual ... helps that one of the grandparents doesnt speak english and other no french, the 4 year old translates for us and we have a wonderful relationship because of this.. Great for kids to learn so young. Kind regards, Dot
Our school needs to be considered separate from those in the city of Brantford and Brant County. The population challenges are unique to each area and should not be solved by painting all FI schools wifi the same brush.
Unfair for a child to start a school for jk/ sk then have to switch for grade 1. The anxiety for some having to make new friends, new building, etc is going to be very overwhelming! My daughter has been in French immersion in Walsh since jk and has learned so much, love the program!
I feel this is something that should be kept available, now and for our future students!
Early exposure is so important for language development. Two years delay would be sad to see.
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As a busdriver of FI children to Walsh Public School these changes if allowed to happen could also effect the jobs of several busdrivers. I notice the benefit of starting FI in Jk listening to the children singing or reading in french in such a short period of time. Delaying the start of the program would surely make a difference.