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April 1, 2017–March 31, 2018

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AnnualPerformanceReport

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About Us Key Highlights• CPF Nova Scotia celebrated its 40th Anniversary in

style with a French Second Language Breakfast! We were joined by distinguished guests and partners from Canadian Heritage, Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages, Acadian Affairs and Francophonie, Université Sainte-Anne, NSSBA and NSFHSA. The 40th Anniversary celebration wrapped up with photos and networking among past Presidents, members, and guests.

• In June, CPF Nova Scotia held its first Board Retreat as well as hosted an Atlantic Meeting with CPF PEI, CPF New Brunswick and CPF Newfoundland.

• The Bilingual Career Exploration Day 2.0 took place at our new host, Saint Mary’s University. Students met with exhibitors who value French as an asset and participated in a range of workshops such as language tasters, technology workshops and career paths.

CPF was founded in 1977 by parents who wanted to ensure that children would have the opportunity to become bilingual in the Canadian school system. Originally a small group of concerned parents who met in Ottawa, CPF has evolved into a proactive national network with 10 Branch offices and some 150 Chapters in communities nationwide.

Canadian Parents for French is a nationwide, research-informed, volunteer organization that represents 25,000 members across Canada and champions the opportunity to learn and use French for all those who call Canada home.

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As I move on to the role of Past President, I look back on our ongoing efforts to improve governance. It was a priority for me to create a Board of Directors that would engage in governance and offer advice, suggestions and find new ways of better serving our members.

How do we engage with educators in schools? How do we reach teachers? How can we bring in the wider community and convince them of the need for a second language? How do we diversify our funding within the private sector?

These are some of the questions for which we are trying to find answers and solutions. I encourage us to continue to look at ways of improving communications; ways of promoting our "brand". If we continue to work on these areas, we will offer even better service to both teachers and students. It has been a privilege for me to have worked with such fine dedicated people. Advocating for French for the youth of our province is a noble venture. Allons-y.

Tony OrlandoPresidentCanadian Parents for French Nova Scotia

President’s Message Executive Director’s Message

As with many milestones in life, it is hard to believe that it was our 40th Anniversary at Canadian Parents for French. When I joined CPF Nova Scotia in 2005, it seemed a long way off. We passed our 30th and 35th anniversary with some hoopla, but to have reached the 40th seems to mark an era.

Parents have changed immensely since the early idealistic days. In 2005, many parents spoke no French but valued bilingualism for their children despite the challenges. Today’s parents are products of the early and late immersion programs in our province. They want only to educate their children in French immersion and continue their parents’ vision.

With the 40th Anniversary, we also took the time to count the many milestones achieved by our branch. I was amazed at the number of young people that have participated in our summer camp program, Concours d’art oratoire, French movies, cultural events and Bilingual Career Exploration Day. It was gratifying to see the number of opportunities in French that CPF Nova Scotia created!

Rebecca LancasterExecutive DirectorCanadian Parents for French Nova Scotia

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Even ts & Ac tivities2017-2018

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Even ts & Ac tivities

Concours d’art oratoireMay 2017

CPF Nova Scotia held their 34th provincial Concours d’art oratoire on May 6, 2017. 138 students represented French programs across

the province from core French to immersion to French first language. Students in grades 5-12 participated with a variety of topics ranging from climate change to international refugees. The categories are designed to provide participants with the chance to test themselves against those with similar French experience and enrichment.

Grade 9/10 first place winners received Encounters with Canada bursa-ries. The grade 11/12 first place winners received entrance scholarships provided by Université Sainte-Anne and Université de Moncton. All provincial winners received medals in recognition of their achievement.

h “I have been in French Immersion since grade primary and have seen firsthand the advantages and opportunities my second language has offered me.”

Makayla Foster, Early immersion

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Even ts & Ac tivitiesWinners at National Concours d’art oratoireJune 3, 2017

CPF Nova Scotia would like to congratulate the Nova Scotian students at the National Concours d’art oratoire. The grade 11/12 first place provincial winners competed at the National Concours for scholarships worth over $35,000.

Anna Gaudet won second place in late French immersion category. Anna is a student at Halifax West High School. She plans to study Political Science after graduation. Her fellow participants from Nova Scotia were Annie Xu, a student at Sacred Heart School of Halifax and Makayla Foster, a student from West Kings District High School. Makayla is from the Annapolis Valley and it was her first time competing at this level. Annie was competing a second time at the National Concours.

As the top 38 contestants from a total of 62,000 participants nationwide, the students competed in five categories ranging from core French to Francophone. They spoke on top-ics such as the preservation of Indigenous languages, the qualities that make a good leader as well as the importance of French as a second language in Canada and abroad.

h “The Concours has given me the

opportunity to achieve my goals

with their generous bursary for the

University of Ottawa. Thank you to CPF

for giving youth who are passionate

about French a chance to expand their

talents and encourage the language.

This year was my first year participating

in the Concours d'art oratoire, and I

would like to thank all of the French

teachers for helping me prepare. The

National Concours d'art oratoire has

been one of the best experiences of

my life. I enjoyed interacting with the

country’s best young public speakers

in such an accommodating and fun

environment. I made lifetime friends

and was so impressed with the amazing

organization of CPF. I cannot wait

to call the beautiful city of Ottawa

home!”

Anne Gaudet, Late Immersion


Even ts & Ac tivitiesCPF Atlantic MeetingJune 17, 2017

CPF Nova Scotia was pleased to invite their provincial CPF counterparts to Halifax for a day of consultation and collaborating on issues and topics that each provincial branch has in common. Francine Couture, Elaine Huxter and Larry Vaters represented CPF Newfoundland; Greg Keith and Hélène Pelletier from CPF New Brunswick; and Brittany Jakubiec and Gail Lecky from CPF PEI.

Each province shared their updates and successes over the past years. The Atlantic provinces then discussed and brainstormed ways in which to collaborate and create efficiencies between them. The large part of the day was spent discussing chapters and membership, how to support chapters gived our demographics and geographic distances, and how to support and grow our memberships for the Atlantic region.

French Second Language Educator of the Year, September 30, 2017

CPF Nova Scotia was delighted to recognize Catharine MacDonald as French Second Language Educator of the Year at its 40th Anniversary celebration. Mme MacDonald is a French immersion teacher at Saint Andrew Junior School in the Strait Regional School Board.

Mme MacDonald grew up in Sydney. She attended the Nova Scotia Teachers College, received her B.Ed. in French as a second language through Université Sainte-Anne, and completed a M. Ed. at Saint Francois Xavier University.

Over her 28-year career, Mme MacDonald has taught Core and French immersion. Mme MacDonald was nominated for her commitment to French language learning and her extracurricular work with the school’s Technology Club, teaching students to code and involving them in the Brilliant Lab Maker Space Club. Mme MacDonald has also supported her French immersion students with their own projects, such as fundraising in support of building wells in Nigeria.


Chapter HighlightsEven ts & Ac tivities

French Second Language ChampionSeptember 30, 2017

Greta Murtagh is our 2017 French Second Language Champion Award recip-ient. Born in Croatia, Greta Murtagh immigrated to Canada as a young adult. Her passion and support for French second language education began in the mid-1960's. She taught in Sydney and Halifax. Mme Murtagh helped build the French Immersion program as Supervisor of the French Immersion Program with the Halifax District School Board from 1984 to 1992.

Mme Murtagh was President of the Canadian Association of Immersion Teachers for two years. She was a member of the Canada-Québec team at the Fédéra-tion Internationale des Professeurs de Français Conference in Tokyo in 1996. Post retirement, Mme Murtagh was a part-time Lecturer and Student Teacher Supervisor in Education at Université Saint Anne and Mount St. Vincent Univer-sity. She served as a member of the Board of Governors of Université Sainte Anne from 2010 to 2015. Mme Murtagh continues to volunteer as a judge at the Concours d’art oratoire.

CPF Nova Scotia has offered French movies in Halifax and Dartmouth for almost 20 years. With the advent of enhanced technology and the centralization of booking events, CPF Nova Scotia worked with Cineplex Entertainment to outreach and offer French movies outside HRM. In December 2017, we presented La guerre des tuques, a recent animated remake of the Quebecois classic film, in New Minas and Yarmouth. Over 600 hundred students were able to attend, despite rescheduling for the inevitable snow days!

Building on this success, CPF Nova Scotia then organized the new French version of Le Petit Prince to be shown in Halifax, Dartmouth, New Minas, Yarmouth, Bridgewater and Truro. Drawing in schools from surrounding communities, 25 schools participated with over 2,200 students attending 14 showings of the movie in 6 locations.

French Movie OutreachDecember 2017 and March 2018

“I wanted to thank you again for the movie day! The kids enjoyed it a lot! “

Marlene Gaudet, Weymouth Consolidated

“Thanks so much! We absolutely loved the movie! See you in December!”

Maureen Finch Purcell, Tantallon Senior Elementary


Even ts & Ac tivities

Where are they now? September 30, 2017

CPF PEI, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland set out to discover what past graduates from French programs were doing today in the Atlantic region. They collected stories from lawyers, journalists, business owners, teachers, and others for whom bilingualism has enriched their lives! Representatives from each province told their stories in video clips produced by Radio-Canada. The “Where are they now?” representatives are featured on posters and resources available for teachers.

Four Nova Scotians were profiled, each representing a wide range of experience and aspirations. Areta Boone is a Late immersion graduate who used her French to travel and prepare for her career. Colin MacDonald is presently an immersion teacher in HRSB. Connor MacIntosh and Emily Colin both attended French immer-sion and the Conseil Scolaire Acadian Provincial. Connor MacIntosh has worked summers as animator at Fortress Louisburg and is pursuing a Business degree. Emily Colin completed a B. Sc in Environmen-tal Science and Marine Biology and is a member of CPF Nova Scotia board.

Bilingual Career Exploration DayFebruary 23, 2018

CPF Nova Scotia’s first Bilingual Career Exploration Day was held in 2006. Since then, participation has continued to grow. The Bilingual Career Exploration Day gives high school students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to explore career paths where French is an asset. The Bilingual Career Exploration Day took place at Saint Mary’s Univer-sity for the first time.

Students had the opportunity to meet with university recruiters and representatives from business and government sectors such as Marine Atlantique, Careers Nova Scotia, the Coast Guard College, Musée Canadien de l’immigration du Quai 21, Explore program, YMCA Summer Work Exchange, and many more. Student volunteers from Saint Mary’s University also had the opportunity to visit with the exhibitors to learn more about career opportunities. Students also attended workshops on career paths, language and technology, German, Gaelic, and Arabic.

French Movie OutreachDecember 2017 and March 2018

"Great exposure for students and network-ing for teachers!"

"Best thing about the day, the oppor-tunity to engage with students and meet other presenters."

"Direct connection with students about their future plans."

"Organizers were enthusiastic. Event was well planned."

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Board of Direc torsand Committees

2017-2018


Board of Direc tors & CommittesBoard of Directors• Tony Orlando (Vice President 2014-2016, President 2016-2018,

Past President 2018-2019) • Janet Claes (Vice President 2016-2018, Incoming President 2018-

2019)• Kate Ashley (Incoming Vice President 2018-2019)• Solitha Shortte (Treasurer)• Emily Colin (Board Member)• Luc Tardif (Board Member)• Bailey Ross (Youth Board Member)• Jill Sabadash (Incoming Board Member)• Guillaume Fleury (Incoming Youth Board Member)

2017-2018 BR ANCH BOARD MEETINGS April 24, 2017, Teleconference

June 19, 2017, Teleconference

September 11, 2017, Teleconference

November 20, 2017, Teleconference

January 22, 2018, Teleconference

March 5, 2018, Teleconference

June 3, 2017, at the Halifax Central Library

December 16, 2017 at the Future Inn, Halifax

Board of Direc torsand Committees

CPF Nova Scotia Board RetreatJune 3, 2017

CPF Nova Scotia Board expanded their usual face to face meeting into a full day board retreat at the new Halifax Central Library. The goal of the retreat was to inform and engage members of the board in a dynamic generative governance model.

The retreat began with board members listing their personal assets, then the group guessed which board member had written each descrip-tion. The morning focused on walking board members through how the Branch works; its finances, programs, membership and Canadian Herit-age agreement. After lunch, the board completed a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis of the organization individually, then shared them together. Board members then used these insights to work on the Branch and Chapter strategic plans to highlight areas to strengthen and prioritize. The board was then introduced to the concept of a dynamic agenda that highlighted the CPF four pillars.

The day finished with a short session on Succession Planning offered by President Tony Orlando. The session highlighted how important it is for board members to be engaged and to have wide array of skills, while emphasizing the value of rejuvenating a board with new members.


Board of Direc tors & Committes2017 Annual General Meeting and 40th Anniversary French ToastSeptember 30, 2017

On September 30, CPF Nova Scotia celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a “French Toast”. CPF Nova Scotia recognized the outstanding achievement of Greta Murtagh with the 2017 Nova Scotia FSL Champion award.

CPF Nova Scotia held a French second language awareness breakfast to celebrate their 40th year at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel. CPF Nova Scotia was joined by distinguished guests and partners. The event began with opening remarks from Andy Fillmore MP Halifax and Councilor Lorelei Nicoll.

Andy Fillmore delivered his greetings of congratulations in French and English. He has worked on his French since his election as a Minister but felt that learning language was a benefit for all Canadians. Councilor Lorelei Nicoll, herself an Acadian from Isle Madame, discussed the changes in attitudes towards French and French second language education since she was at school.

Areta Boone, a young Sociology student at Acadia University presented the “Where are they now?” project. Areta was chosen as one of the four representatives from Nova Scotia. The project was a collaboration between CPF PEI, CPF New Brunswick, CPF Newfoundland and CPF Nova Scotia. Representatives from each province told their stories in video clips produced by Radio-Canada.

Minister Lena Diab wearing both hats as Minister of Immigration and Minister for Acadian Affairs closed the morning with a heartfelt speech on how languages open the world for immigrants and Nova Scotians alike. As a small child returning to Canada from Lebanon, French was her second language after Lebanese. Already knowing how to speak French aided her transition to English school in Canada. As a young parent, she attended many CPF events and meetings. The Minister even lined up overnight to register one of her children in the early immersion program. A touching coincidence, Mme Murtagh was Minister Diab’s French teacher at St Patrick High School.

The business portion of the Annual General Meeting took place after the 40th Anniversary. Business proceeded with the acceptance of CPF Nova Scotia’s new bylaws. Many of the CPF guests stayed to participate in the proceedings of CPF Nova Scotia’s 40th AGM.

The CPF 40th Anniversary celebrations have taken place in 2017 across the country with Branches and Chapters celebration this important milestone.

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CPF Ne tworkS trategicPillars

2017-2018

Create and promote opportunities for YOUTH to learn and use French as an official language

Support a collaborative network of PARENTS, MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS

Inform and influence DECISION-MAKERS on the value of official language bilingualism

Work together as an ORGANIZATION to continue building a dynamic, strong and effective pan-Canadian network

The work of CPF is structured around four pillars, which represent the stakeholders who are touched by and involved in our work.

AS AN ORGANIZATION, WE STRIVE TO:


CPF Ne twork S trategic PillarsYOUTH Creating and promoting opportunities for youth to learn and use French as an official language

SUMMER CAMPSCPF Nova Scotia has offered French summer camps for over 30 years. The Branch office offers a range of summer camp choice from day camp to overnight camps, as well as supporting chapters who offer camps in their region. In July 2017, Camp Chocolat and Camp du Soleil offered 4 weeks of day camp in Halifax and Cole Harbour. CPF Nova Scotia campers attended the Centre nautique de l’Istorlet in the Magdalene Islands and the Francoforum in St. Pierre, France. Camp Artistique and Camp de la Baie offered 3 more weeks of camp in August.

CONCOURS D’ART ORATOIREMay 6, 2017 was CPF Nova Scotia's 34th provincial Concours! The provincial Concours is open to grades 5-12 in all French programs offered in the province (Core French, Integrated French, Intensive French, Early Immersion, Middle Immersion, Late Immersion and Francophone). 138 students competed in the provincial competition. The Branch handed out 44 medals, 6 Encounters with Canada/Rencontres avec Canada bursaries, 10 offers of scholarships to Université Sainte-Anne and Unversité de Moncton, and 5 bursaries of $250. Three grade 11/12 first place winners went on to compete in the National Concours d’art oratoire in Gatineau.

BILINGUAL CAREER EXPLORATION DAY/SALON D’EXPLORATION D’EMPLOIS BILINGUES CPF Nova Scotia was offered a new location at Saint Mary’s University for the BCED, held February 23, 2018. Over 5,500 students have participated in the BCED since its launch in 2006. Students from grades 9-12 have the opportunity to meet with exhibitors who value bilingualism as an asset. Among the exhibitors were Careers Nova Scotia, Coast Guard College, Musée Canadien de l’immigration du Quai 21, Explore program, Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages, Acadian Affairs and YMCA Summer Work Exchange. Students were offered workshops to help them explore career pathways by learning about how to choose a career, visiting the campus of Saint Mary’s, taking language tasters and a technology workshop.

FRENCH MOVIESCPF Nova Scotia has offered French movies in Halifax and Dartmouth for close to 20 years. The movies have been a very successful event as teachers and students can see a movie in French and socialize with other FSL schools. With the move to digital technology, Cineplex has been able to expand the number of theatres available in each cinema. Building on this success, CPF Nova Scotia expanded its French movie program to the communities of New Minas, Yarmouth, Truro and Bridgewater.

2017-2018 French Program Enrolments, NS Education and Early Childhood Development

Core French: 42,593Integrated French: 2,212Early Immersion 11, 197Late Immersion: 4,278Total French Second Language Enrolment: 60,280

Source: http://stats-summary.ednet.ns.ca/french-program-enrolments


Chapter HighlightsYOUTH Creating and promoting opportunities for youth to learn and use French as an official language

CPF Ne twork S trategic Pillars

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?CPF Nova Scotia was pleased to participate in this joint project with CPF PEI, CPF New Brunswick and CPF Newfoundland. Profiles of the young Nova Scotians chosen are available on the CPF Nova Scotia website, along with teacher resources. CPF Nova Scotia has copies of the full sets of profiles (PEI, NS, NB and NF) available for schools and classrooms.

CULTURAL BURSARIESCPF Nova Scotia awarded over $5,000 in cultural bursaries to support activities and events for French second language students. Rebecca MacDonald of Dalhousie University received funding to present a research project on late immersion students at a conference. CPF Nova Scotia supported FSL student awards at the Cape Breton Science Fair. A student received a bursary to compete in Les Jeux de la Franco-phonie Canadienne in Moncton. Truro Junior High received a bursary towards their field trip to Fort Beausejour. Oxford Regional Education Centre received promotional items congratulat-ing the first class to complete Intensive French at the school. CPF Nova Scotia cultural bursaries were used to cover transportation for Sir Charles Tupper School, Beechville-Lakeville-Timberlea School, LeMarchant-St Thomas Elementary and William King Elementary to attend the Gregg LeRock concert in November 2017.

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPCPF Nova Scotia was pleased to collaborate with Metro Care and Share Society (MCSS) and Université Sainte-Anne to offer a full scholarship to Université Sainte-Anne through the Halifax Schol-ars program. CPF Nova Scotia translated the scholarship program documents and helped to recruit candidates from the French second language community. The criteria for the scholarship was a student who was planning to enter the Education faculty at Université Sainte-Anne with the goal of becoming a French immersion teacher. Metro Care and Share Society was founded by Mel Boutillier C.M., O.N.S, a local philanthropist. The collaboration was initiated by Solitha Shortte, Vice Executive Director/Marketing Manager of MCSS and a Board member of CPF Nova Scotia.

h “Because I had the opportunity to learn French at a young age, I have been granted opportunities not available to others and have also been able to have a strong relationship with my grandparents who hail from France. It has given me the opportunity to learn about my family history and about what makes me a Canadian.” Emily Colin

h “When I was at Vimy Ridge, it certainly made me proud to be Canadian. The locals there were helpful with improving my French. Every single job I have ever had I believe I won over others because I spoke French. There is no greater gift.” Colin MacDonald

h “I am sure I am going to need it in my job in the future. I am going to be so grateful that I did it. Last spring I went to Paris and I was surprised at how easily I could communicate there. Knowing French also helps to learn other languages.” Areta Boone


Chapter HighlightsCPF Ne twork S trategic PillarsPARENTS, MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS Supporting a collaborative Network

New Outreach OfficerCPF Nova Scotia received provincial funding through the Graduate to Opportunity program (GTO) to hire an Outreach Officer. Maria Rose joined CPF Nova Scotia in October 2017. Maria is a recent graduate of Dalhousie University with a double major in International Development and French, and a minor in Spanish. Maria’s key responsibilities are community outreach, chapter support, liaising with community partners, social media and administrative support. Maria can be reached at [email protected]. Graduate to Opportunity is a program of the Nova Scotia Government that supports employers hiring new graduates in the province.

Parent Classes Each year as students start back to school, CPF Nova Scotia offers French for Parents classes. Classes are open to anyone with an interest in learning or refreshing their French, but with a focus on complementing what early French immersion students are learning in the classroom. Parents were able to take a level 1 class in the fall followed by a level 2 class in the winter. In total, there were 25 participants in the program.

Welcome card and Connection cardOne of the goals of the new Outreach Officer was to rejuvenate the CPF Nova Scotia membership package. After redesigning the welcome letter for new and renewing members, Maria Rose recommended the development of tools to engage membership, including a Welcome card and a Connection card. The Welcome card promotes the Branch's goal of creating a bilingual Nova Scotia with key points on the ways CPF activities support young Canadians. The Connection card is bilingual and encourages members to get engaged with CPF through volunteerism. The Connection card also includes information on CPF Nova Scotia's social media and how to contact us.

Early French Immersion Information SessionsCPF Nova Scotia Branch staff and Chapters support parents who are interested in placing their children into early French immersion at the grade primary entry point. Early French immersion sessions happen across the province at different times through December to March. The deadline to register for early French immersion in Nova Scotia is March 31. CPF Nova Scotia collects information on the sessions offered in each school board and posts the dates in the CPF Nova Scotia website calendar and on social media. Emails are sent out to the schools offering to attend sessions in the schools. Available staff and volunteers are scheduled when a school responds positively. Each early French Immersion presentation in a school involves speaking about French immersion and the benefits of the program as well as bringing information and brochures for parents on French immersion.


Chapter HighlightsDECISION-MAKERS Informing and influencing decision-makers on the value of official language bilingualism

FSL Breakfast on the Hill, Ottawa, April 2017President Tony Orlando attended the French Second Language Breakfast. The event took place in the Parliamentary Dining Room in the Central Block of Parliament. Among the many invited digni-taries was the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Mélanie Jolie. CPF Nova Scotia and CPF PEI presented on the "Where are they now?" Project. After the breakfast, CPF staff and members met with Members of Parliament from across the country to discuss the importance of French second language education.

CPF Nova Scotia 40th Anniversary CPF Nova Scotia’s celebration was also a breakfast event cele-brating forty years of achieving bilingualism in the province. The bilingual "What You Have Made Possible 1977-2017" brochure was distributed to the guests. Invited politicians from each level of government brought greetings and congratulations on achieving this milestone. It was a fabulous morning with awards presented the French Second Language Educator of the Year and French Second Language Champion.

ACPI Conference, PEI November 2017CPF Nova Scotia assisted CPF PEI at the ACPI conference, which was held in October 2017. Vice President Janet Claes was a presenter at the conference. President Tony Orlando and the Branch Executive Director volunteered at the Canadian Parents for French booth. It was an opportunity to network with educators and education stakeholders from the Atlantic region and delegates from across the country.

Other Stakeholder MeetingsCPF Nova Scotia attended 18 meetings with partners and stake-holders over the course of the year. CPF Nova Scotia meets and collaborates with Université Sainte-Anne, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax Chamber of Commerce, Discover Halifax, Alliance Française, Halifax Language Consortium and French for the Future. CPF Nova Scotia joined the Volunteer Management Professionals of Nova Scotia this year.



DECISION-MAKERS Informing and influencing decision-makers on the value of official language bilingualism

Raise the Bar: A Coherent and Responsive Education Administrative System for Nova Scotia, NS Education and Early Childhood Development CPF Nova Scotia was invited to participate in the consultations that led to the release of the Raise the Bar report in 2018. Dr. Avis Glaze interviewed CPF Nova Scotia Executive Director Rebecca Lancaster, CPF Halifax Peninsula and Mainland South Chapter president Joan Dobbie and Amyl Ghanem, a CPF parent. The consultation also included representatives from the Fédération des parents acadiens de la Nouvel-le-Écosse, Pierre Lebreton and Jessica Hinton. The Raise the Bar report was released in January 2018. Of the 22 recommendations in Dr. Glaze’s report, two were targeted specifically to enhancing the quality of French programs in the public school system. Recommendations 18 and 19 were specific to French language programs.

Raise the Bar, NS Education and Early Childhood Development, 2018, Recommendation 18: Develop a coordinated workforce strategy to identify, recruit and retain teachers, specialists and educational support staff in the communities that need them. In addition, particular atten-tion should be paid to: • Increasing diversity in teaching and educational leadership programs, particularly African Nova Scotian, Mi’kmaw and Acadian teachers. • Hiring French language teachers and support work-ers for both CSAP and French Immersion programming, and English as an Additional Language (EAL) teachers.

Recommendation 19: Develop targeted education strategies for specific challenges in the system: • A French Language Education Strategy to better reflect the priority of both French First Language and French Immersion for the province. • A Rural Education Strategy to better deal with the unique challenges facing schools in rural communities. • A strategy for students living in poverty. • A strategy for children in care in the province.

Official Languages Consultation, Moncton November 2017 CPF Nova Scotia was invited to a stakeholder consultation meeting hosted by the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages in the Atlantic region. The meeting took place in Moncton with invitees from the four Atlantic provinces. The consultation was one of four regional meetings that took place simultaneously. Stakeholders reflected and brainstormed on key aspects of the Official Languages Act, which is undergoing rejuvenation in anticipation of its 50th anniversary.



Informing and influencing decision-makers on the value of official language bilingualism ORGANIZATION Working together to continue building a dynamic, strong and effective pan-Canadian Network

BOARD RETREATCPF Nova Scotia benefited from the format of a full day board retreat. The Executive Committee held two pre-planning meetings in advance, then ran a full day of review, issues and decision making. The board put in place strategic priorities for the year and adopted a new dynamic board agenda.

YOUTH BOARD MEMBERBailey Ross of Université Sainte-Anne joined the board as the Youth member. Bailey’s role is to bring a youth perspective to the table while participating in the governance of CPF Nova Scotia.

ATLANTIC CPFCPF Nova Scotia continues to collaborate with our Atlantic CPF partners. The Atlantic CPF meeting in June 2017 was very beneficial to working face to face and examining issues experienced in Atlantic Canada. The Executive Directors and key staff members for CPF PEI, NB and NS met face to face in December. The Executive Director for Newfoundland joined them by conference call.

PARTNERS & SUPPORTERSCPF Nova Scotia would like to thank the following community partners for their support of our activities and programs:

• Université Sainte-Anne• Mount Saint Vincent University• Saint Mary’s University• Dalhousie University• NS Education and Early Childhood Development

CPF Nova Scotia would like to thank Canadian Heritage for their renewed support of our organization with the signing of our 2017-2020 funding agreement. Without the funding provided by Canadian Heritage, it would not be possible to provide youth in Nova Scotia with the many French second language opportuni-ties through our organization, as well as promoting bilingualism to parents, stakeholders and the public.

Merci beaucoup!


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By the Numbers2017-2018


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MEETINGS WITH DECISION-MAKERS14 MEDIA RELEASES

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CONCOURS PARTICIPANTS AT THE PROVINCIAL FORUM


Chapter HighlightsBy the Numbers: WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA

WebsiteVisits 9,957Page Views 2,247 (Highest: March 2017)

Social MediaFACEBOOKNumber of new followers 98 Engagement 2,800

TWITTERNumber of new followers 72Top Post 6,718 (Bilingual Career Fair)

INSTAGRAMNumber of new followers 133


By the Numbers: FINANCIALS

Revenue PCH Core Support $ 147,630.00 Provincial/Territorial Support $ 72,031.00 Membership Fees $ 9,213.00 Donations and Fundraising $ 2,851.00 Revenue from activities and programs $ 64,135.00 Other $ 16,860.00 Total $ 312,720.00

CPF Branch Statement of Financial Position

Assets - Current Accounts receivable $ 13,544.00 Short-term investments $ 5,192.00 Inventory $ 4,888.00 Prepaid expenses $ 4,395.00 Chapters receivable $ 3,463.00 Tangible Capital Assets $ 1,285.00 Liabilities and Net Assets - Current Accounts payable $ 8,145.00 Outstanding cheques in excess of funds on deposit $ 4,340.00 Deferred revenue $ 14,664.00 Chapters payable $ 1,934.00 Net Assets Invested in property and equipment $ 1,285.00 Unrestricted funds $ 2,399.00

CPF Branch Statement of Operations Revenue $ 312,720.00 Expenses $ 303,834.00 Excess or deficiency of revenue over expenses for the year $ 8,886.00

Expenses Youth $ 190,985.00 Parents, Members and Volunteers $ 29,414.00 Organization $ 52,140.00 Decision Makers $ 30,631.00 Total $ 303,170.00

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Chapter Highlights2017-2018


Chapter Highlights

Awards of ExcellenceCPF Nova Scotia provides awards upon request to graduating students at high schools without a local Chapter. In 2017, CPF Nova Scotia provided Awards of Excellence in French to Halifax West High School, Dartmouth High School, Yarmouth Consolidated High School and Dr John Hugh Gillis Regional High School. The student who receives the award is selected by the Head of the French or Languages department at the school. The student can be a student with excellent marks and motivation in French or the student who has made the most progress during the school year in French.

HALIFAX PENINSULA AND MAINLAND SOUTHCPF Halifax Peninsula and Mainland South has promoted the Gregg LeRock concert for the past three years. President Joan Dobbie visits schools in the HRM to drop off information on the concert. She also encourages schools to sign up as an AMO member to access the CPF Nova Scotia cultural bursaries. The Chapter has also supported Camp Chocolat by distributing the camp brochure at early immersion information sessions. Merci mille fois, Joan!

PORT HAWKESBURYCPF Port Hawkesbury held another successful camp at the Gaelic College. The camp committee was concerned about the rising cost of the camp to students. They spent an active winter volunteering and fundraised over $10,000 to keep the costs of camp low. Thanks so much to Bonnie, Wendy, Michelle, Jennifer and Erin!

SYDNEYCPF Sydney’s camp was also a great success. The Chapter held two registration nights for campers to sign up. CPF Sydney also attended late French immersion information sessions in their school board. President Mary White stepped down in the fall. Thank you to Mary and her camp committee team!

CPF Nova Scotia is proud to currently support 3 chapters throughout the province!


Chapter Highlights

Looking ForwardCPF Nova SCotia 40th aNNiverSary

A small but significant change happened at the CPF Nova Scotia Branch office. Over the December break, the office was completely painted for the first time in 10 years. New signage for the windows and entrance way feature the updated CPF logo. Staff have started to collect archival informa-tion on the early days of CPF Nova Scotia.

FreNCh Movie outreaCh

Expanding the number of schools and communities that were able to access French movies for their students was a major accomplishment. The schools were very enthusiastic about the experience. Teachers took the time to speak with CPF Nova Scotia on site to let us know that they would like more French activities, on a more frequent basis. Many students do not realize that other schools have French immersion programs, so to be in a crowd of 300 FSL students brings that point across. A young student from Weymouth Consolidated, who had travelled nearly an hour by bus to see a French movie, took great pleasure in telling everyone: “Everyone in my school is here at the movie!! Everyone!”

FreNCh SuMMer CaMP PrograM

CPF Nova Scotia's French summer camp program is evolving. With the imple-mentation of the Child Safety protocol and procedures, we are anticipating increased costs regarding hiring camp staff, training camp staff and ensuring the safety of our campers. These changes will lead to increased staff time to work on logistics and staffing.

ChaPter aNd MeMberShiP rejuveNatioN

The board of CPF Nova Scotia has identified stakeholders that the Outreach Officer should work with such as Chapter executives, CPF members, university faculties of Education, the public at large, School Advisory Councils (SACs) as well as the FSL coordinators at new regional education centres. It is important for CPF Nova Scotia to meet with the French second language coordinators at the regional education centres to discuss priorities and support for French second language teachers in the classroom. The Outreach Officer also uses social media to engage members, parents, students and the public.

CPF Nova SCotia board

The board will plan for a second full day board retreat. Pre-planning the meet-ing greatly increases the value of the face to face meetings. The board will also continue to increase collaborations with Atlantic CPF partners through joint projects, supporting each other’s activities where possible. Increased collabora-tion will contribute towards strengthening the CPF Network as a whole.

teChNology

The present technology and software at the Branch office is outdated and not running at an efficient and functional level. Computers are to be replaced and software updated.

The Canadian Parents for French Network collaborates by working together, demonstrating strong leadership and true impact across the country.

CPF BRANCHES & OFFICES ACROSS CANADA STAFF DIRECTORYRebecca Lancaster Executive Director [email protected]

Maria Rose Outreach Officer [email protected]

Stacy Nadeau Administrative Assistant [email protected]

Canadian Parents for FrenchNova Scotia8 Flamingo DriveHalifax, Nova Scotia B3M 4N8Tel: (902) 453-2048Toll free: 1-877-CPF-5233Fax: (902) 455-2789

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