L’association Manitobaine des professeurs de français
/ Manitoba Association of Teachers of French
APPRENDRE EN FAISANT---LEARNING FRENCH THE
FUN WAY FOR GR. 9 & 10 SENIOR YEARS STUDENTS!!!!
BE TOTALLY IMMERSED IN FRENCH FOR THE DAY WHILE HAVING FUN PARTICIPATING IN HANDS-ON
WORKSHOPS IN:
CHOCOLATE MAKING, MAGIC, YOGA, DANCE, DRUMMING, AND MORE!!!!
WE HAVE AVAILABILITY FOR UP TO 180 STUDENTS ONLY!! ONE CLASS PER SCHOOL. WE WILL BE
OFFERING THIS DAY AGAIN IN APRIL OF 2016. PARTICIPATION IS LIMITED TO ONE DAY PER YEAR
ONLY. MATF MEMBERS WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY (to become a member, visit www.matf.ca). AS
SPACE IS LIMITED, TEACHERS WILL BE NOTIFIED IF THEIR REGISTRATION IS CONFIRMED BY Nov. 18th.
WHERE: SHRINER’S, 1155 WILKES (between Waverley & Kenaston near Golf Dome)
WHEN: Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
TIME: 9:45 AM - 2:30 PM
COST: A non-refundable fee of $12.00 per student due by November 16th or sooner with your
registration. (cheques made out to MATF and mailed to Lucie Boutet; 27 Promenade Brunet, Wpg,
MB, R3J 0A1)
Included with Registration:
 Four Workshops
 Lunch
 Bracelet
 Certificate of Participation
AGENDA FOR THE DAY:
9:45 am
Welcome, Registration
10:00-11:00 am
Workshop #1
11:00-12:00 pm
Workshop #2
12:00-12:30 pm
Lunch (included)
12:30-1:30 pm
Workshop #3
1:30-2:20 pm
Workshop #4
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PLEASE FILL IN STUDENT INFORMATION AND FORWARD TO ADDRESS ABOVE. IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE
MORE SCHOOLS, WE ASK THAT EACH TEACHER BRINGS ONLY ONE CLASS (MAXIMUM 30 STUDENTS).
SCHOOL:
TEACHER NAME & GRADE:
SCHOOL ADDRESS:
CITY OR TOWN:
SCHOOL POSTAL CODE:
SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER:
SCHOOL FAX:
TEACHER E-MAIL:
I am a MATF Member
I am not a MATF Member (include additional $32.00 membership fee)
CLASS LIST AND PAYMENT OF $12.00 PER STUDENT TO MATF INCLUDED
(PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED AND CONFIRMATION GIVEN TO
TEACHER).
LUNCH INCLUDES SALADS, A VARIETY OF PIZZAS, INCLUDING VEGETARIAN, AND POP/WATER. WE CANNOT
ACCOMMODATE ALTERNATE LUNCH OPTIONS. PLEASE BRING A BAG LUNCH IF THE ABOVE MENU IS NOT SUITABLE.
SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM:
Fax, Mail or E-mail on or before November 16th the following:
1. SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM
2. CLASS LIST & 4 SESSION CHOICES INDICATED BESIDE EACH STUDENT’S NAME
3. PAYMENT TO MATF/AMPF of $12.00 per student (MB Association of Teachers of
French/Association Manitobaine des Professeurs de Français)
a/s Lucie Boutet
27 promenade Brunet
Winnipeg, MB R2J 0A1
luboutet12@gmail.com
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TEACHERS ARE ASKED TO SUBMIT:
1) CLASS LIST
2) THE 4 SESSION CHOICES FOR EACH STUDENT (SESSION NUMBERS BESIDE EACH STUDENT’S
NAME)* PLEASE REFER TO SAMPLE BELOW:
EXAMPLE:
GRADE 12 BASIC FRENCH
WEST ISLAND SCHOOL (TEACHER: MME BROWN)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
JOHN SMITH (SESSIONS 3, 4, 5, 6)
JANE BAKER (SESSIONS 1, 2, 4, 6)
LISA EDWARDS (SESSIONS 3, 4, 5, 6)
RON STEWART (SESSIONS 2, 4, 5, 6)
ETC….
NB:
*SESSION CHOICES WILL BE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS
*WE GUARANTEE STUDENTS 2 0F THEIR CHOICES, BUT THEY MAY NOT GET ALL 4 CHOICES.
*THE AGENDA FOR THE DAY WILL BE HANDED OUT TO YOU AT THE REGISTRATION DESK UPON
ARRIVAL.
*PLEASE INDICATE THE STUDENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE MEDIA RELEASE FORMS SIGNED BY PARENTS.
*STUDENTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THEIR FRENCH TEACHER.
*ACCOMPANYING TEACHER WILL BE EXPECTED TO SUPERVISE THEIR STUDENTS AND HELP WITH
THE FLOW OF THE DAY. THIS ALSO INCLUDES PARENT VOLUNTEERS WHO MAY HAVE DRIVEN
STUDENTS AND INTEND TO STAY AT THE VENUE.
*ONCE APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED (AND CHEQUE IS PROCESSED) THE $12.00 FEE PER
STUDENT IS NON REFUNDABLE.
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS:
Please note: Sessions will be delivered using vocabulary familiar to French: Communication and
Culture students. The focus of the workshops will be to further develop students’ basic skills in
French as well as providing opportunities to explore the Arts. Presenters will adapt to students’
linguistic needs. Teachers will be provided with a ‘lexique’, which they can review with the students
prior to attending this event.
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CHOCOLATE MAKING (Session 1) ACTIVITY ROOM
Come learn how to make your own delicious milk chocolate using molds and how this “hands on”
activity is fun and enjoyable and can be done in French!
YOGA (Session 2) ROOM 123
Come and relax while learning yoga techniques. Improve your flexibility and mental discipline while
relaxing in a calm, tranquil environment. Please bring a yoga mat with you if you have one. You will
leave the session appreciating the art of yoga! WEAR OR BRING APPROPRIATE CLOTHING!
LET’S MAKE SOME MAGIC/FAISONS DE LA MAGIE!! (Session 3) ROOM 118
Come out and see MAGIC performed by a local French Magician. During the performance, many
students are invited to give the magician a hand. From time to time, the whole crowd participates in
achieving a magic trick. The emphasis is on HUMOUR. You won’t believe your eyes!!
CRAFT MAKE AND TAKE (Session 4) ACTIVITY ROOM
Come and create your own themed crafts! Participants will make and take home their creations.
You will speak some French while creating something new!
KARATÉ (Session 5) ACTIVITY ROOM
Come learn some key karate moves, learn some French and have a lot of fun. Please wear loose
fitting/comfortable clothing to participate in this Japanese martial art.
DRUMMING (Session 6) ROOM 133
Come join in this hands-on learning experience using authentic African drums and xylophones. These
amazing rare instruments are from around the world. Come ready to participate.
SPOONtanéité–UN VOYAGE MUSICAL DANS LA FRANCOPHONIE (Session 7)
CONFERENCE ROOM
Come learn how to play the spoons – playing rhythms from Francophone countries. Ecoutez les
rythmes des pays de la francophonie autour du monde. Voyagez autour du monde avec la musique et
soyez prêts à jouer les cuillères musicales.
HIP HOP (Session 8) LOUNGE
Hip Hop is a culture and this dance form features fast-paced fluid dance moves designed to express
your identity with current music. Come explore rhythm through movement.
DRAMA (Session 9) ROOM 117
Practice YOUR oral French skills in the classroom through drama games and activities. Come and have
fun finding meaningful ways to use your French while participating in drama activities, skits and the
like…. In this workshop, you will learn activities from the PAGE to the STAGE…. Get out of your desks
and onto your feet interacting in French with your classmates!
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