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DID YOU KNOW CON'T

New Erom Statistics Canada:

-- Enrolments in French and English Programmes
HIGHLIGHTS IN SCHOOL YEAR 1978-70: OUTSIDE QUEBEC

- Over 1.5 million students studied French as a second language

- Forty-four per cent of elementary students studied French as a second
compared to 28% in 1970~71

- Approximately 41% of secondary students studied French as a second
language, down from 56% in 1970-71 but stable since 1974-75

- Over 168,000 students (104,000 elementary, 65,000 secondary) were
enrolled in programs designed for French-speaking students (excludes
Alberta ) *

- 26,000 students were enrolled in French immersion programs, an increase
of 29 % over 1977-78 (excludes Alberta) *

- 281 schools offered immersion programs, up from 237 in 1977-78
(excludes Alberta)*

IN QUEBEC . .
~ Approximately 17% of students received their education in English

- Nearly all of French secondary students study English as a second
language

* No distinction is made by Alberta between programs designed for Franc-
ophones and French immersion programs for Anglophones. However, CPF-
Alberta has identified 75 schools in 22 school boards offering educa-
tion in French for a significant portion of each day in 1979-80.

HERHKERRNAEARREEEEREEERRERAEN

La Federation Jeunesse Colombienne offers an opportunity for those
between the ages of 15 and 30 fo improve their French actively. They
have recently organized a French-Canadian folklore dance group and are
welcoming new members. For further information contact either:

Philippe Lafrance — 669-5264 or Cecile Kirouan - 872-0929 in Vancouver.

RHEE HEREREAHREEEREREREERERDRAS

In order to meet the deadlines for the newsletter people wishing to
submit articles should make note of the following dates: November 15,
1980; February 15, 1981; and May 15, 1961. Your input is greatly .
appreciated! ;
RURRRRWHARARERARAERERERERMEREN

La Mouette, 3760 Moncton, Richmond, V7E 3A6 (. 274-1242 ) has a good
selection of French books for children and Postal orders are gladly

accepted.

SHEEHAN NERNAREEEEREHEERHERREREN