“À nous de jouer!”: a Fédération des parents Initiative that’s Spreading Nationally
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. The blog of the Association canadienne d’éducation de langue française (ACELF) reaches an audience across the country. They recently shared an inspiring activity put forward by one of our own Fédération des parents coordinators, from le Phare C.-B. “À nous de jouer!” was the name of […]
An important visit to celebrate the opening of Les aventuriers child care centre in Langley!
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. In a festive atmosphere on May 12, the children of Les aventuriers child care centre in Langley and their parents participated in the ceremony that officially opened the brand new child care centre, in the presence of British Columbia’s Minister of State for Child Care, Grace […]
CSF School Board Elections 2022: Why it’s Important to Vote
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. The next school board elections for the Conseil scolaire francophone de la C.-B. (CSF) will take place in October 2022, at the same time as the elections for the province’s other school districts. The election will be for the seven Trustees who will form the CSF’s […]
Quiz: The Francophone Parents’ Movement in B.C. in 5 questions
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. Which parents have the right to have their children educated in French in public schools, and where does this right come from? How did Francophone parents get involved, and how are they involved today, with advancing French-language education in our province? Learn more about these topics […]
An Expanding Network: Francophone Child Care Centres in B.C.
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. For years, many Francophone parents have been unable to find French-language child care spaces for their children, and the demand for these spaces continues to grow across B.C. In order to remedy this shortage, the Fédération des parents francophones de C.-B. created, in the fall of […]
Retrospective of the 2021 Parents’ Conference
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. The 42nd annual conference and annual general meeting of the Fédération des parents francophones took place on November 19 and 20, 2021. In compliance with the health measures in force at that time, the event was held in a hybrid format, with the two options of […]
2021 Conference: Some Varied and Relevant Workshops
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. Five workshops dealing with themes that strongly affect parents in B.C. were on the agenda for the 2021 Conference. Here is an overview of each workshop. Taking Our Place: The Importance of Mobilizing Around Our Francophone Education System in British Columbia Led by Rémi Léger, […]
42nd Annual General Meeting: An Overview of a Very Busy Year
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. Held in a hybrid format, this annual general meeting was an opportunity to review the achievements of the Fédération des parents with respect to the themes that have been at the forefront over the past year. President Suzana Straus was delighted to welcome delegates from member […]
Celebrating the Contribution of Early Childhood Educators in B.C.
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. Each year at the Fédération des parents Conference, an award recognizing an educator whose work is particularly appreciated in his or her community is presented. The 2021 Conference also provided an opportunity to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Association francophone des éducatrices et éducateurs de […]
Parents’ Association of the Year and Parent Volunteers of the Year 2020-2021 Awards
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. Each year, the Fédération des parents francophones conference is an opportunity to recognize the dynamism and achievements of a parents’ association, as well as the contribution of parent volunteers from across the province. Because the 2021 Conference took place in a hybrid format, the tradition was […]
