RICHMOND ———

The little Richmond school is alive and well. The students
have made considerable progress since the beginning of the
year, apparently enjoying themselves immensely. This is
ng $A surely thanks to the efforts of As-
a. sistant Principal Louisette
Bilodeau and her team—all three
of whom are devoted to the
program, and highly appreciated
by the parents. We would like to
take this opportunity to thank
these people from the bottom of
our heart!

' _._“) The parents’ committee continues
to work hard. This is a small, uni-
que team that involves all of the
parents. Regardless the function—
4° 4 children’s bi-monthly hot meal, the
“@ | recruiting booth at the shopping
—{ centre, fundraising, open houses,
and other agenda items—everyone
continues to lend a hand.

Kassey Asselin Bouchard
and Ms Bilodeau

As of September 2002, grades 2 and 3 will be added to the
existing Kindergarten and Grade 1| classes. Recruitment is
our top priority. Although the school year will be over, we
will be painting children’s faces and selling maple products
at the Steveston Salmon Festival on July 1.

We would also like to thank the FPFCB for its support for
the organized activities in which we continue to participate.

Danielle Alie, APE President

PORT COQUITLAM

Under the guidance of our Principal, Marc Jalbert, the Des
Pionniers school year ahs been extremely active.
Unfortunately, Mr. Jalbert will be leaving us at the end of the
year to return to La Belle Province. We are extremely grateful
to him for his success in strengthening our secondary school
program. Following numerous consultations with parents and
students, Mr. Jalbert implemented a program of social, cul-
tural, and sporting activities that are designed to meet the
needs of our children. The students will continue to select
course options for 2002-2003. Options will include a course
in equestrian care.

We recently learned that nearly all of our high school students
will remain with us next year. To encourage students to fi-
nish Grade 12 with us, Mr. Jalbert has also established a
bursary for graduating students. Thank you, Mr. Jalbert!

We extend a hearty welcome to Ms Nicole Chagnon, who
will replace our director. Ms Chagnon will leave her current
position as CSF Director of Student Services to contribute to
the development of Des Pionniers School. Welcome, Ms
Chagnon!

Solange Bernier, APE Secretary

APE NEWS

— PRINCE RUPERT

Both groups from the northwestern BC francophone pro-
gram (Prince Rupert and Terrace) met recently to celebrate
a cultural day with a visit to the sugar shack in Kitimat.
Students, parents, and teachers thoroughly enjoyed a deli-
cious sugaring-off supper as they chatted in French about
anything and everything to anyone willing to listen, and sa-
voured the delightful flavour of maple taffy.

Under the watchful and, of course, approving glance of
Prince Rupert parents and students, and to the tune of A Ja
claire fontaine, the students from Terrace sang of their pride
in being able to study in French. All in all, it was a totally
agreeable day...and a sunny one—a well-deserved surprise
for francophones from the northwest.

Francine Masse, teacher

COMOX

March was fairly quiet in Comox. In fact, I think there were
more holidays than school days! We celebrated Francopho-
nie Week with a spelling bee for students in Kindergarten
through Grade 6. Winners earned gift certificates from
Scholastic. On the Wednesday, while the older students from
grades 4, 5, and 6 went snowshoeing, the younger children
(Kindergarten to Grade 3) enjoyed an afternoon pyjama-
film party, in French. To finish the week on a high note,
we organized a pancake supper for all. Students enjoyed
pancakes and syrup and everyone left for the school break
with a smile on his or her lips.

Eric Monette, APE President

ROSE-DES-VENTS
VANCOUVER

The Rose-des-vents School parents’ association in Vancou-
ver would like to invite you to the school’s annual silent
auction. The event will take place on May 29 at 7 pm at the
Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver (1551-7th Ave-
nue West). Again this year, hundreds of items have been
donated for the auction: ski and swimming lessons, show
tickets, restaurant outings, books, food baskets, and much
more! Enjoy a buffet prepared by Provence Méditerranean
Grill. Admission: $5 per person. Don’t miss this event!

Roxanne Vachon, APE Co-President

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