French trip to St Donat, Quebec
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
February 22, 2011
GUELPH, Ontario — February 13th – 16th, 22 high school students from the Upper Grand District School Board travelled to St Donat, Quebec, for four fun-filled days of immersion in Francophone culture and language. The students are enrolled in Core French, Extended and Immersion French programs at Wellington Heights SS, Erin DHS, Norwell SS, Centre Wellington DHS, Centennial CVI and Guelph CVI. Teacher chaperones were Teresa Katerberg from Erin DHS, Joel Eidt from Norwell SS and Christina Schilling, Curriculum Leader.
While in St Donat, the students were part of a student contingent of 197 students from eight other school boards across Ontario participating in an annual program run by “Perspectives Eduscho Ltd.” St Donat is a small, picturesque town nestled in the heart of the Laurentians, about an hour and a half north of Montreal. Exceptional weather conditions contributed to a fabulous trip. Activities included cross country skiing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing and snowboarding, as well as “la glissade” (tubing) and numerous outdoor games. Imagine all of this in a “veritable tempête de neige” – a snowfall of 30 cm! This was followed by a temporary deep freeze of -25 – 30 degrees. Conditions were absolutely perfect in this winter wonderland.
Indoor activities included workshops in music, ecology and Québecois culture – all “en français.”
These exceptional students were recognized by Perspectives staff for their participation and enthusiasm. They were respectful, courteous and enthusiastic. They truly made the trip memorable. Immersing oneself in a different language environment takes courage and deepens the experiences taught in the classroom. Un grand merci à tout le monde et à l’année prochaine!
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