I feel this is something that should be kept available, now and for our future students!
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Nathan Luyt
10 years ago
Early exposure is so important for language development. Two years delay would be sad to see.
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Alissa crossley
10 years ago
My son is in jkfi. He loves. His brother will be ready in two years. It's not fair he might not get the same oppourtunity!!!!
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Crystal
10 years ago
This is a foundation for the kids and needs to stay!!!
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Tina Salmon Bosque
10 years ago
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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.
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Gail Mitchell
10 years ago
Let's keep this learning starting from the beginning
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Terri Lynn Blizman
10 years ago
This is a great program and I've been so proud that our community has participated. I would love to be able to send BOTH my children to French Immersion, at WALSH, starting in JK!
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Nicole Thompson
10 years ago
This is a program the public wants.
Why would you every try to change something that has progressively become very successful? You need to cast your nets wider to entice French speaking teachers to come to this awesome area in southern Ontario to teach. The success of this program should have been thought about years ago, someone was not thinking ahead and because of that we may see the demise of this wonderful program. These young minds need to start speaking French as young as possible for their future success. There are all kinds of evedence based studies done indicating the younger a person is introduced to a second language the more successful they will become in speaking and writing that language. I'm really questioning the people in charge of our education system making these not so smart decisions.
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Melanie Walsh
10 years ago
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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.
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Anonymous
10 years ago
Considering that French is an official language of Canada, it is a child's right, not a privilege, to learn it.
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Krista Black
10 years ago
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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!
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Dot McDermott
10 years ago
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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
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Beth Rundle
10 years ago
simple request. Thanks.
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Jeff Scott
10 years ago
I believe that all should have a chance to improve their knowledge and, I so wish I had the chance to learn our second language ,which is best at the very begining of school.Thank you.
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Rose Mitchell
10 years ago
My daughter has learnt so much in just jk alone. Why take away something that is working so well on the young minds of tomorrow d
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Kelly Johnson
10 years ago
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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.
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Jennifer Carrier
10 years ago
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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!
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Amelie
10 years ago
Svp gardez ce beau programme simplement pour le futur de nos enfants.
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Krista Lichach
10 years ago
Both my kids have learned so much in the jk/sk FI! Such a shame they want to get rid of a great program that is so successful!!
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.
My son is in jkfi. He loves. His brother will be ready in two years. It's not fair he might not get the same oppourtunity!!!!
This is a foundation for the kids and needs to stay!!!
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.
Let's keep this learning starting from the beginning
This is a great program and I've been so proud that our community has participated. I would love to be able to send BOTH my children to French Immersion, at WALSH, starting in JK!
This is a program the public wants. Why would you every try to change something that has progressively become very successful? You need to cast your nets wider to entice French speaking teachers to come to this awesome area in southern Ontario to teach. The success of this program should have been thought about years ago, someone was not thinking ahead and because of that we may see the demise of this wonderful program. These young minds need to start speaking French as young as possible for their future success. There are all kinds of evedence based studies done indicating the younger a person is introduced to a second language the more successful they will become in speaking and writing that language. I'm really questioning the people in charge of our education system making these not so smart decisions.
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.
Considering that French is an official language of Canada, it is a child's right, not a privilege, to learn it.
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
simple request. Thanks.
I believe that all should have a chance to improve their knowledge and, I so wish I had the chance to learn our second language ,which is best at the very begining of school.Thank you.
My daughter has learnt so much in just jk alone. Why take away something that is working so well on the young minds of tomorrow d
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!
Svp gardez ce beau programme simplement pour le futur de nos enfants.
Both my kids have learned so much in the jk/sk FI! Such a shame they want to get rid of a great program that is so successful!!
I plan on sending my son to FI