“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
A New Francophone School Opens in Kimberley in Southeast BC
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. In 2017, several Francophone families living in Kimberley – a municipality nestled between the Rockies and the Purcell Mountains in British […]
The APÉ for Dummies: What’s the Purpose of a School Parents’ Association (APÉ), and How Does It Concern Me?
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. Have you recently enrolled your child in a Francophone school, and you’re wondering what the APÉ (school parents’ association) is? Or […]
Can a child have two first languages?
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. Over half of the world’s population (between 60% and 75%, according to estimates) is bilingual or multilingual, and for a child […]
Funding to Enable Access to Training for Staff in Francophone Child Care Centres
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. Wage Subsidies Are Available to Support Upgraging of Qualifications for Staff in Francophone Child Care Centres If you manage a Francophone […]
What’s new at the TIRE-LIRE centre: books, games, and more!
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. Even during the pandemic, Francophone families living throughout British Columbia can enjoy Tire-Lire! The Tire-lire educational resource lending centre lets you […]
2020 Virtual Conference: A Look Back at the Workshops
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. Three workshops on current topics relevant to parents were offered online as part of the annual conference of the Fédération des […]
Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education 2020
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. Every year for the past ten years, the Fédération des parents has presented an award to celebrate the contribution of an […]
2020 Virtual Conference: Exemplary Contributions Celebrated
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. At its annual conference, the Fédération des parents francophones de Colombie-Britannique highlights the significant achievements of a parent association as well […]
2020 Virtual Annual General Meeting
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. A year marked by significant progress At this first virtual AGM, President Suzana Straus presented the highlights of a year marked […]
A TV Series on the Realities of Life for Francophone Parents
Article from Parenthèse published on , in the category. A new TV series follows the daily lives of five Francophone mums trying to raise their young children in French in […]