Canadian Parents for French - Strathmore

💬 Calling all French-language learners! Are you ready to face your fear of public speaking and showcase your talent? Join Concours d’art oratoire, Canada’s largest French public-speaking competition! 🏆

📝 What’s the challenge?

Write and record yourself performing a 3–5-minute speech in French on any topic of your choice. Your submission will then be assessed by a panel of judges for a chance to win cash prizes and scholarships! Plus, the top winners in Grades 11 & 12 could qualify for the National Finals! 🌟

🔑 Eligibility:

• Grades 9-12 students
• Reside in Canada
• Your school is 250+ km from an in-person semi-final? You’re eligible!
• Must register by April 25, 2026. Video submission deadline is May 2, 2026.

🎁 Prizes and opportunities await!

From cash prizes to scholarships worth up to $33,000—don't miss out!

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://cpfconcours.ca/participate



👩‍🎤 Sign up now and let your voice be heard!

Well, today we said farewell for now to Bonhomme! He is usually quite the tall snowman, but as you can see, it is far too warm for him. He’s melting!

Thank you, again, for hosting another Francophonie Day celebration, Strathmore Municipal Library! It was wonderful working with you to put on this fun event.

Until next year, adieu!

Come join us at A Little Taste of Francophonie at the Strathmore Municipal Library! 1-3pm
Today we also say Au Revoir to Bonhomme!
We have pastries, baguettes and lively French music at 2pm

Come join us Thursday at **6pm**!

📗Lire Ensemble is meeting this Thursday at 6 pm!

⚜️Bring your children to explore French through engaging stories and group reading. Parents are encouraged to attend to discover the language and offer each other support!

French Footprints – Winter Edition Magazine is out now! 🗞️

Created by Canadian Parents for French, French Footprints is filled with inspiring resources to support children’s French-language learning—at home and in the classroom.

In this Winter Edition, you’ll find:
📖 Inspiring stories
🌟 Fun activities for families
💡 Practical tips to support your child’s French-language journey

🔗 Learn more about French Footprints and the magazine by clicking on this link:
https://cpf.ca/french-footprints-parent-resource-hub/

A great resource for parents, caregivers, and educators looking to make French learning engaging all year long 📖

Are you passionate about bilingualism for yourself or your children? We are! We advocate for the learning of French as a second language in today’s children, youth and adults. Join us if you’d like to know more!!
We have a meeting February 5th at 7:00pm at the Strathmore Municipal Library and we would love to see more faces!

Join Canadian Parents for French and become part of a national community that champions bilingualism and supports students learning French— in your community and across the country.

Whether you're a parent, educator, volunteer, or advocate — your voice helps shape a more inclusive, bilingual Canada.

Membership is FREE!

More resources. More support. More opportunities for youth to thrive in French.
Join today: cpf.ca/join-cpf/
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Rejoignez Canadian Parents for French et faites partie d'une communauté nationale qui défend le bilinguisme et soutient les élèves qui apprennent le français - dans votre communauté et dans tout le pays.

Que vous soyez un parent, un éducateur, un bénévole ou un défenseur, votre voix aide à façonner un Canada plus inclusif et bilingue.

L'adhésion est GRATUITE !

Plus de ressources. Plus de soutien. Plus d'occasions pour les jeunes de s'épanouir en français.
Adhérez dès aujourd'hui : cpf.ca/join-cpf/

Happy Family Literacy Day! / Joyeuse Journée de la littératie en famille ! 📚

Literacy begins at home, but its impact goes far beyond: it opens doors, builds confidence, and supports success in school and in life.

La littératie commence à la maison, mais son impact va bien au-delà : elle ouvre des portes, favorise la confiance en soi et soutient la réussite scolaire et personnelle.

Today, let’s take the time to read together, share stories, and celebrate the little habits that nurture a love of words and learning.

Aujourd’hui, prenons le temps de lire ensemble, de raconter des histoires et de célébrer ces petites habitudes qui font grandir l’amour des mots et de l’apprentissage.

O’Poésie 2025–2026 is open! ✨
Calling all students from Grades 1 to 12 (and CEGEP 1) enrolled in French Second Language programs across Canada! 🇨🇦

Less than two weeks left to submit your poem and compete in O'Poésie!
Show of your creativity and writing skills and maybe even win some prizes.
Submission deadline is February 8th!

👉 Learn more and enter here: https://cpf.ca/qc-nu/opoesie/

There has been a time change!!
Join us at the Strathmore Municipal Library Thursday, February 5th at 6:00pm, we repeat, 6:00pm for French reading fun! See you there!!

🧐Parlez-vous français? Join us this Thursday at 6:30 pm for fun, learning, and community all en français!

📗Children will explore French through engaging stories and group reading! Parents are also encouraged to attend to offer each other support and to discover the language.

Check it out! Join us online for some fun!

❄️ What a great way to spend a cold winter evening! Fun for the whole family! Come play KAHOOT!, practice some French and even maybe win some prizes!

🗓️ Enjoy this free event Wednesday February 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM & 9:00 PM Eastern Time on Zoom

🦉Participants can play along via the Kahoot! app or their favourite internet browser using their phone, mobile device, or laptop.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/8sPdL72jf2

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❄️ Quelle excellente façon de passer une froide soirée d'hiver ! Du plaisir pour toute la famille ! Venez jouer à KAHOOT!, pratiquer votre français et peut-être même gagner des prix !

🗓️ Profitez de cet événement gratuit le mercredi 18 février 2026 à 18 h et 21 h, heure de l'Est, sur Zoom.

🦉Les participants peuvent jouer via l'application Kahoot ! ou leur navigateur Internet préféré en utilisant leur téléphone, leur appareil mobile ou leur ordinateur portable.

Inscrivez-vous ici : https://forms.office.com/r/8sPdL72jf2

Join us at the Strathmore Municipal Library January 8th for our first event of 2026!

🧐Parlez-vous français? Join us this Thursday at 6:30 pm for fun, learning, and community all en français!

📗Children will explore French through engaging stories and group reading! Parents are also encouraged to attend to offer each other support and to discover the language.