GENERAL
MEETING

A.PF.C.B CELEBRATES

ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY!

On that Friday night, the meeting started in a
real atmosphere of celebrations. The guests
of honour took few minutes to emphasize the
work done by the Association, followed by a
historical presentation on the evolution of the
Francophone education in British Columbia.

O nlast October 20, 21 and 22 parents,
students and teachers of Programme
cadre metto celebrate the 1 5th anniversary
of the Association des parents Franco-
phones de la Colombie-Britannique. It was
a special event for the Annual Congress of
the Association. Three major partners in
Francophone education ( parents, teachers
and students) particip-ated and expressed
their concerns and their solutions regarding
the Francophone governance. They also
shared their ideas about what a young
Francophone student of the 21st century
would be like.

On Friday night, the meeting started in
a real atmosphere of celebrations. The
guests of honour took few minutes to
emphasize the work done by the
Association, followed by a historical
presentation on the evolution of the
Francophone education in British Columbia
by Héléne Hudon et Lorraine Fortin. It was
a good occasion to put to the test the
knowledge of the participants on the
subject. They were able to answer all the
questions, thanks to the “Brochure
Souvenir” of the Association presented
the same night where all the answers could
be found.

The celebrations went on with laughter
and music. Several humorous sketches
were performed by Robert Gauvin and
Marco Roy whose talent was very
appreciated. They made akilling and the
participants laughed till they cried.

There was also a previous graduate of
Programme cadre from Prince George,
Patrick Filion who was the singer invited for
the occasion. He sang French songs for the
pleasure ofall. Patrick sings also in English
under the name of Alexis.

During the afternoon the participants
had an occasion to use their imagination.
They drew the portrait of the Year 2000
Young Francophone: bilingual, proud,

On Saturday information and ideas were exchanged on school governance. Hereare
some of the recommendations expressed by the participants:

years old.
to help in the transfer of teachers;

represented;

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to ensure the transfer of material resources already acquired;
to make sure that the newstructure enable all partners in education to be

to develop a curriculum for secondary level;
to create a sense of pride and belonging.

” INFO-PARENTS CoLOMae Aeon

THE ANNUAL

“francophone de coeur”, autonomous,
confident, are only few of the qualities
mentionned.

During the evening the Congress
participants were invited for a diner
organized by
francophones de Colombie-Britannique, on
the occasion of its 50 Anniversary. To
conclude the evening a short play on the
history of Francophone in B.C. was
performed.

Finally on Sunday, the Annual General
Meeting took place with about thirty
parents attending. A major resolution was
adopted: the number of Directors on the
Board will be seven instead of nine.

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