ALL MONTH

                              We are Counting Down to Kindergarten!

Children who will be four years of age or older by December 31, 2012 are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten starting September 2012.

 

Going to school for the first time is a big step for children and their parents. At the DSBN, families start that journey together at the ‘Kindergarten Countdown’ open houses. Families can visit our school, meet the kindergarten teachers, and receive a gift bag filled with fun learning resources and information that will help children develop school readiness skills.

 

February 2012 is Kindergarten Countdown Month. Visit www.dsbn.org and click on “Kindergarten” for all the details!

 

If you couldn't make the open house? No problem! Call the school at 905-684-4359 and we would be happy to set up an appointment to register your child.

 

                                  

 

                                           

                     District School Board of Niagara

Expanding French Immersion for 2012

 

 

The District School Board of Niagara is pleased to now offer French Immersion beginning at the Grade 4 level across the system.  In addition, as of September 2012, we will be implementing a Grade One French Immersion Pilot at 5 locations.  As well as the new grade 4 entry, Grade 5 entry will continue across the Board for the 2012-2013 school year (Grade 7 entry will continue in St. Catharines and Niagara-on-the-Lake).

 

Information re: entry levels and the application process is on the DSBN website www.dsbn.org.  Click on the Parent Tab, under Programs, click on French and International Languages, click on French Immersion Registration.  Applications for Grades 1, 4, 5 and 7 (at select schools) will be online.  Application packages will also be available at your child’s school starting January 9, 2012.  Further program information will be sent home with your child in January.

 

“The ability to communicate in French is a valuable skill, because French is one of Canada’s two official languages and because it is a language used widely around the world.  Research confirms that knowledge of a second language strengthens first-language skills and that the ability to speak two or more languages generally enhances reasoning and problem solving skills, as well as creative-thinking skills.  Learning a second language not only strengthens students’ ability to communicate, but also develops their capacity to understand and respect other cultures.  In this way, second-language learning prepares students to participate more effectively in the workplace and in the global economy, and provides them with a distinct advantage in a number of careers, both in Canada and internationally.” (pg 3 of the E.F./F.I. Curriculum Document (C.D.) 2001)

 

The Deadline for applications is February 29, 2012.

 

Bienvenue!