What Is French Immersion?

French Immersion(short for FI) is a program designed:

• For the children of parents who do NOT speak French;
• To provide English-speaking children with opportunities to become highly proficient in French as well as in English; and
• To provide your child with high quality education in both French and English, within the Public School Board. More info here.

How French Immersion Benefits Your Child?

• increases your child's intellectural growth and mental flexibility
• FI students score higer on EQAO tests in higher grades
• enhances problem-solving ability and creative thinking
• provides more understanding and respect for other cultures
• increases employment opportunities in Canada and overseas

Enrolling Your Child in French Immersion Program

• SK: The FI registration process is the same as the the regular one, see HWDSB SK enrollment. or call Fessenden, 905-648_4115.
• Gr.1 : While it is prefered to start your child from SK, it is still possible to enroll Gr.1 students to French Immersion. Please contact Principal Youngblud at Fessenden, at 905-648-4115, to discuss further. Here is some material you can help your child to get familiar with some basic French French treasure chest.

French Immersion Information Night

• An Information Night will take place on Thurs, Feb 19, 2009, at 6:30, at Fessenden Public School, 168 Huron Ave. Ancaster.

General Information About Fessenden

• Fessenden Elementary JK-6, 168 Huron Avenue Ancaster ON, L9G 1V7. Phone:(905)648-4115; Fax:(905)648-4280
• Principal: Catherine Youngblud; Trustee: Shirley Glauser; Superintendent: Scott Sincerbox

HWDSB French Immersion Consultant

• Christine Rees can be reached at 905-304-8722, x272, christine.rees@hwdsb.on.ca, for further info.