CPF Magazine Spring 2020 Issue
A national network of volunteers, parents and stakeholders who value French as an integral part of Canada. CPF Magazine is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French-second-language learning opportunities for young Canadians.
A national network of volunteers, parents and stakeholders who value French as an integral part of Canada. CPF Magazine is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French-second-language learning opportunities for young Canadians.
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IF EVER THERE WAS A<br />
TIME TO BE INNOVATIVE,<br />
N W IS THE TIME!<br />
Although <strong>CPF</strong> has always tried to promote resources and<br />
opportunities to help parents support youth learning<br />
French beyond the classroom, the recent spread of<br />
COVID-19 has truly impacted the way we deliver our services<br />
to members, volunteers and stakeholders.<br />
As an organization we had to adapt quickly: from our<br />
employees re-locating to work remotely to the cancellation<br />
of our spring signature events such as our <strong>CPF</strong> “French Toast”<br />
FSL Awareness Breakfast on Parliament Hill and the annual<br />
“Concours d’art oratoire”, youth French public speaking<br />
competition across Canada.<br />
On the bright side, <strong>CPF</strong> employs very creative Branch and<br />
National staff and along with their open-minded and innovativethinking<br />
volunteer leaders, the organization shifted directions<br />
to deliver some fun and creative opportunities for families when<br />
they were needed most. Here is a quick recap of <strong>CPF</strong>’s efforts to<br />
encourage French learning from home … and there is so much<br />
more on the way!<br />
Concours virtuel <strong>2020</strong><br />
A virtual version of Concours was quickly set up and led by <strong>CPF</strong> British Columbia & Yukon. “Ensemble à distance” encouraged youth<br />
from Kindergarten to Grade 12 to share their personal experiences via a one to three minute video en français. The video format as<br />
well as the personally relevant theme truly engaged youth from coast to coast to coast! We received so many wonderful entries –<br />
840+ – that brightened our social media channels throughout the month of April! Check out the videos on <strong>CPF</strong> BC-YK website and<br />
prepare to smile!<br />
Daily Learning at Home Resources shared via Facebook<br />
<strong>CPF</strong> Branch and National staff pooled their expertise to collate existing FSL resources and <strong>CPF</strong> Alberta took the lead to curate<br />
them for age/grade/program appropriateness. Using our social media channels, primarily Facebook, was so valuable in sharing the<br />
plethora of online FSL learning resources that are available for free to families each and every day. Visit <strong>CPF</strong> AB website for the<br />
curated resource list which includes French books, virtual classes, grammar lessons, tv shows, museum tours, teacher resources,<br />
and much more.<br />
6 <strong>CPF</strong> MAGAZINE SPRING <strong>2020</strong>
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