This past weekend John and I were in Niagara Falls, Ontario at The Americana Resort for the Canadian Parents for French Family Weekend and Annual General Meeting. We were in charge of all of the kids while parents participated in various sessions and workshops learning different tools and tips for supporting their child in French.
Just incase you’re wondering what CPF is, it is a not-for profit organization which includes a national network of parents, educators and volunteers who believe in the gift of bilingualism and who work to advocate for and promote FSL opportunities for students.
When I was just starting out Les Petites Pommes 14 years ago when I was only 23 years old, I remember going to a CPF meeting here in Hamilton and they helped to give me great tips like making sure I included before and aftercare in summer camp since parents would like that! (I was 23 and just starting out, I didn’t know these things yet! 🙂
I also remember before this, our CPF in Hamilton advocating to make sure French immersion students had a bus since there was no transportation to the FI schools for the students who didn’t live near by (which was more then half of our class) These are just some examples of the volunteer work that a local chapter does.
If you’re interested in getting involved (through getting a membership or volunteering), you can contact your provincial branch of CPF and see what local chapters they might have in your area. Our Hamilton Chapter has some great people in it that I’m lucky to call my friends! 🙂 Special shout out to our friends in Palmerston and Haliburton, Ontario who also have a amazing chapters and are always organizing super fun French events!
