Results: Franco-Rainbow competition

Close to 400 Core French and French Immersion students in Rainbow Schools took centre stage to participate in the second Franco-Rainbow competition. The lip sync contest with French songs was held on Friday, April 8, 2011 in the auditorium at Sudbury Secondary School from 9:30 am to 10:30 am for Core French and 11:20 am to 1:30 pm for French Immersion.

And the winners were…


Core French



Primary
1st place         Northeastern Elementary School – Grade 2/3 – Je suis une pizza
2nd place        Markstay Public School –  Grade 3 – Français, Français
3rd place        Adamsdale Public School – Grade 3 –  Bonhomme, Bonhomme

Junior       
1st place        Northeastern Elementary School – Grade  5 – U S Boys
2nd place        Chelmsford Public School – Grade 3/4 –  Cherchez partout
3rd place        Adamsdale Public School – Grade 4 -Go Habs Go


Intermediate
1st place         Northeastern Elementary School – Grade 7 – U S Boys
2nd place        Markstay Public School – Grade 7 – Hawaienne

French Immersion



Primary
1st place        Northeastern Elementary School – Grade 1/2 – L’un avec l’autre
2nd place        Walden Public School – Grade 3 – Je n’aime pas les devoirs
3rd place        Alexander Public School – Grade 2 – Veux-tu jouer?


Junior
1st place        R. L. Beattie Public School – Grade 6 – J’en ai marre
2nd place        Larchwood Public School – Grade 5/6 –  Vraiment beau
3rd place        Alexander Public School – Grade 6 – Si c’est une île


Intermediate
1st place        Lively District Secondary School – Grade 8 –  Garde tes larmes
2nd place        Carl A. Nesbitt Public School – Grade 7 – Elle avance
3rd place        R. L. Beattie Public School – Grade 8 – One Less Lonely Girl

Students in Grades 1 to 8 won the honour of competing in the Board-wide event by capturing first place at in-school competitions in primary, junior and intermediate divisions.

“Franco-Rainbow is one of many authentic experiences that serve to promote the French culture among our Core French and French Immersion students,” said Norm Blaseg, Director of Education for Rainbow District School Board.  “Students not only explored French music, they also memorized French songs and honed their listening skills. In addition, they worked in groups, which emphasized oral communication and team building skills. And they practiced their French by participating in an activity that was fast-paced and fun.”

Core French, which is part of the English Program, is offered daily beginning in Grade 1. The aim of the Core French program is to develop basic communication skills in French and an understanding of the nature of the language, as well as an appreciation of French culture in Canada and in other parts of the French-speaking world. The Core French program offers students the opportunity to develop a basic usable command of the French language that can be expanded through further study at the secondary school level.

French Immersion, which provides a balance of English and French instruction in Rainbow Schools, immerses students in the French language including cultural experiences.  The French Immersion program provides students with the skills they need to communicate in a second language, thereby enhancing their ability to perform effectively and meet with success in a rapidly changing global economy.

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Media Contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor,
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning,
Rainbow District School Board, 705-674-3171, ext. 7217.