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saskatoonpublicschools.ca TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Elementary French Immersion 3 Late French Immersion 4 French Immersion School Zones 6 Late French Immersion School Zones 8 École Alvin Buckwold School 9 École College Park School 10 École Dundonald School 11 École Forest Grove School 12 École Henry Kelsey 13 École Lakeview School 14 École River Heights School 15 École Silverspring School 16 École Victoria School 17 Collegiate French Immersion 18 Centennial Collegiate 19 Marion M. Graham Collegiate 20 Tommy Douglas Collegiate 21 Walter Murray Collegiate DEC 2019 FRENCH IMMERSION AT SASKATOON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
French Immersion is a program designed for TIPS FOR PARENTS students whose first language is not French. The Parents do not need to speak French in order to program uses French as the primary language enroll their children in French Immersion. Most of instruction and communication in the school parents have little or no French language skills. setting to enable students to acquire functional While teachers foster students’ language learning language skills. at school, parents can also support their child’s learning at home: The goals of Saskatoon Public Schools’ French Immersion program are to: • encourage your child throughout their learning journey, especially during the initial fall term • offer a comprehensive French education allowing when students are learning the basics of a for the personal development of students, and new language; • increase French language learning competence • engage your child with meaningful language while also developing students’ English skills. opportunities at home by reading, viewing, and listening to materials in French; and The aim of the French Immersion program is for students to communicate effectively in Canada’s • recognize your child’s accomplishments to two official languages. Upon completing the build their confidence for tackling new program, students are able to: challenges. • pursue post-secondary education/training in both French and English, • pursue employment in French and English, and • possess an understanding of global perspectives CONTACT US on cultures and peoples, including their own. If you are interested in the French Immersion The approximate percentage of instruction in French program, we invite you to contact our French through K-12 French Immersion is as follows: Immersion Coordinator, Paul Bazin, at 306.683.8115 or contact the school in your • 100%—Kindergarten to Grade 2 neighbourhood to learn more. • 75%—Grade 3 to 8 • 50%—Grade 9 to 12
Une chance pour apprendre une deuxième langue peut ouvrir beaucoup de portes pour des emplois et les expériences pour le futur. A chance to learn a second language can open many job opportunities and chances to be a part of future experiences. JAE
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ELEMENTARY FRENCH IMMERSION Saskatoon Public Schools offers a Kindergarten to • École Alvin Buckwold School Grade 8 elementary French Immersion program. • École College Park School French Immersion students learn French and • École Dundonald School English and follow provincial curricula. Students generally enter the program in Kindergarten or • École Forest Grove School Grade 1. The language of instruction is primarily • École Lakeview School French in Kindergarten to Grade 2. Utilizing the • École River Heights School provincial curricula for early learners, our French • École Silverspring School Immersion program maintains a strong focus on student identity and language development Beginning in Kindergarten, École Henry Kelsey and while fostering students’ achievement in multiple École Victoria offer single-track French Immersion subjects. The English Language Arts program is not programs. formally introduced until Grade 3.
In Grades 3-8, students apply their literacy and language skills to support and further their learning. Once students have learned to read in French, they apply this skill as they continue to explore the language and build vocabulary, communicate orally with purpose, and write to explain their thoughts and learning. The ability to speak, read, and write is applied in all subject areas and enables students to continue to learn the French language in the context of curricular subjects. Saskatoon Public Schools has seven dual-track elementary schools offering parallel English and French programs. The program schools are:
“J’aime le français parce que je peux parler avec ma grand-mère.” “J’aime le français parce que c’est chouette et amusant.”
“I like French because I can speak French with my grandma.” “I like French because it is cool and fun.” NATHANIEL
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LATE FRENCH IMMERSION Saskatoon Public Schools is proud to offer express themselves in French. Later in Grade 6, Saskatchewan’s only Late French Immersion students no longer think in equivalents but begin program at: to think in French once they have acquired • École Alvin Buckwold School a sufficient language base. Afterwards, they continue to explore the language, build vocabulary, • École Forest Grove School communicate orally with purpose, and write to • École Henry Kelsey explain their thoughts and learning. The ability to speak, read, and write in French is applied in all Late French Immersion allows students to begin subject areas and enables students to continue to immersive second language study at a later age. learn the French language in multiple subjects. All Students enter the program in Grade 6 and will subjects are taught in French except Band, Music, graduate with a bilingual diploma upon completing and English Language Arts. Grade 12. In Grade 8, the elementary and Late French Students in Late French Immersion have a unique Immersion students join together to form one opportunity. Students in Grade 6 are fully immersed cohesive class. At the end of Grade 8, all students and learn the foundations of the French language are prepared to move forward with their French using their established thinking skills. Often, they language studies at the collegiate level. are learning language equivalents to begin to
Le français est formidable et bénéfique! #français #immersion French is the best thing that ever happened to me! I’m so glad I went in it! #French #awesome CHELSEA
Le programme d’immersion tardive est génial et je pense que tout le monde devrait le considérer. J’ai décidé de m’inscrire parce que je cherchais un défi et aussi à cause de toutes les opportunités que j’aurai. À l’avenir, j’espère utiliser mon français pour travailler et voyager. Late French Immersion is a great program that everybody should consider. I decided to join because I wanted a challenge and also because of the opportunities it will give me. In the future I hope to travel and work abroad in French. BRYNJA
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FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOL ZONES Free busing may be available for students leaving their home neighbourhood to attend the French Immersion program in their area. Please refer to the map to see which school provides French Immersion programming for your neighbourhood. Please contact the MARION M. GRAHAM school for details. COLLEGIATE
ÉCOLE ALVIN BUCKWOLD SCHOOL ÉCOLE LAKEVIEW SCHOOL Adelaide/Churchill Briarwood Holliston (south of Taylor Street) Lakeridge Nutana Park Lakewood Stonebridge Rosewood SILVERSPRING
ÉCOLE COLLEGE PARK SCHOOL ÉCOLE RIVER HEIGHTS SCHOOL Brevoort Park Central/Downtown East College Park City Park DUNDONALD CENTENNIAL Greystone Heights Kelsey Woodlawn COLLEGIATE Wildwood Lawson Heights North Park ÉCOLE DUNDONALD SCHOOL Richmond Heights Hampton Village Silverwood Heights Kensington Confederation Park ÉCOLE SILVERSPRING SCHOOL Westview Aspen Ridge Evergreen ÉCOLE FOREST GROVE SCHOOL Willowgrove TOMMY DOUGLAS Arbor Creek COLLEGIATE Brighton ÉCOLE VICTORIA SCHOOL Erindale Avalon Sutherland Buena Vista University Heights Exhibition Grosvenor Park ÉCOLE HENRY KELSEY Haultain Caswell Hill Holliston (north of Taylor Street) Confederation Suburban Centre Queen Elizabeth Fairhaven Varsity View Holiday Park The Willows King George WALTER MURRAY Massey Place COLLEGIATE Mayfair Meadow Green Montgomery Place Mount Royal Pacific Heights Parkridge Pleasant Hill Riversdale Westmount
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ELEMENTARY
COLLEGIATE
MARION M. GRAHAM COLLEGIATE
SILVERSPRING
DUNDONALD CENTENNIAL COLLEGIATE
TOMMY DOUGLAS COLLEGIATE
WALTER MURRAY COLLEGIATE
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LATE FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOL ZONES Free busing may be available for students leaving their home neighbourhood to attend the Late French Immersion program in their area. Please refer to the map to see which school provides Late French Immersion programming for your neighbourhood. Please contact the school for details.
ÉCOLE ALVIN BUCKWOLD SCHOOL Adelaide/Churchill Avalon Brevoort Park Briarwood Buena Vista Exhibition Greystone Heights Grosvenor Park Haultain Holliston Lakeridge Lakeview Lakewood Nutana Nutana Park Queen Elizabeth Rosewood Stonebridge The Willows Varsity View Wildwood
ÉCOLE FOREST GROVE SCHOOL Arbor Creek Aspen Ridge Brighton College Park East College Park Erindale Evergreen Silverspring Sutherland University Heights Willowgrove
ÉCOLE HENRY KELSEY West of the river
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7 ÉCOLE ALVIN BUCKWOLD SCHOOL
OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY École Alvin Buckwold School offers English (Kindergarten—Grade 8), French Immersion (K—8) and Late French Immersion (6-7) • Preschool programming. In Grade 8, the elementary and Late French Immersion • Early Learning Centre students join together to form one cohesive class. • Before and After School We offer many educational opportunities for our students. Curricular childcare program programs include: Core French (4—8), music (K—8), band programs (6—8), resource programming, and specialized physical education TRANSPORTATION teachers. We strive to engage students in our school through • Adelaide/Churchill extracurricular activities, including sports, choir, house leagues, Student • Holliston Leadership Council and many clubs (such as chess, garden, skipping). (south of Taylor Street) We are proud of our active School Community Council where parents • Nutana Park engage in our school through events such as family literacy evening, • Stonebridge math evening, and Celebrating Diversity community potluck. • See map on page 6 for LFI transportation Parents meet and have an active role and voice in our community. École Alvin Buckwold School is a dynamic, multicultural school. We are proud to have students and families from all over the world. We promote our similarities and celebrate our differences. Students strive to show RRC every day! Respect, Responsibility, and Co-operation are part of our values and intertwined in all we do.
OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM École Alvin Buckwold School offers elementary French Immersion. Students generally enter the program in Kindergarten or Grade 1. Students learn French through songs, repetition, activities, and play. French is the primary language of instruction in all subject areas and formal English Language Arts programming begins in Grade 3. We work hard to create an environment where students speak French throughout the day. This program is designed for students and families who do not speak French at home. Resource support is offered in both English and French programs. K-8 715 East Drive | TEL: 306.683.7100
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OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY École College Park School offers French Immersion and English programs for students in Kindergarten to Grade 8. Students have an opportunity to fully enjoy and participate in a variety of fine • Preschool arts productions throughout Kindergarten to Grade 8 and in both (3 & 4 year olds) French and English. We also provide a vibrant band program for • A Before & After School students in Grades 6-8. childcare program for school-age children. Extracurricular activities provide for a broad range of interests. Activities include: sports (volleyball, basketball, track, cross-country, TRANSPORTATION relays), Student Leadership Council, Fine Arts Gala, junior and • Brevoort Park senior choir, Skipping Club, and more. • East College Park The School Community Council provides another forum to become • Greystone Heights involved within the school, to share ideas, and to be a part of • Wildwood enhancing our school.
École College Park School is a school community of families and educators working together to provide a quality education for students in a respectful environment.
OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM Our school offers K–8 French Immersion, a wonderful opportunity for students to learn an additional language. Students generally enter the French Immersion program in Kindergarten or Grade 1. The language of instruction from Kindergarten to Grade 3 is primarily French. Students begin English Language Arts in Grade 3. Parents do not have to speak French for their children to be part of the immersion program. Resource support is available for students in the French Immersion program.
K-8 3440 Harrington Street | TEL: 306.683.7170
9 ÉCOLE DUNDONALD SCHOOL
OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY École Dundonald School offers a full range of academic programs in our school including sports (cross-country, track, volleyball, • Before and After School basketball), junior and senior choir, Student Leadership Council, Care Program (YMCA) band/music, Core French, wilderness club, and a school musical production every second year. • Preschool École Dundonald School is proud of our strong sense of community TRANSPORTATION and we celebrate the diversity of our families from many parts of the world. We are proud of our very supportive SCC who • Hampton Village help us plan events every year such as Multicultural Night and • Kensington Math-Literacy Night. • Confederation Park We are dedicated to excellence and celebrated our 30th year as a • Westview school community in 2017. Our staff is committed to providing a safe and caring environment where all students can succeed. We are fortunate to have the support of our wonderful parents and community who focus on the learning and well-being of our students.
OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM We are pleased to offer a dynamic elementary French Immersion program from Kindergarten to Grade 8. French Immersion programming is provided through authentic learning environments and engaging linguistic activities. Students are able to participate in diverse learning experiences both in and out of the classroom. Students generally enter the French Immersion program in Kindergarten or Grade 1. Our French Immersion program is available to students from the following neighbourhoods: Dundonald, Hampton Village, Confederation Park, Kensington and Westview. Resource support is offered in both English and French programs.
K-8 162 Wedge Road | TEL: 306.683.7200
10 ÉCOLE FOREST GROVE SCHOOL
OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY École Forest Grove School is a vibrant Kindergarten to Grade 8 school offering both English and French Immersion programs. We offer a focused learning opportunity for all students of all • Before and After School backgrounds and experiences. School priorities highlight the Care Program importance of literacy instruction, reading comprehension, French oral instruction, and a holistic philosophy that focuses on the emotional, physical, social, and academic development of all of TRANSPORTATION our students. • Arbor Creek • Brighton As you enter École Forest Grove School, you will discover an international flag display that not only demonstrates the diversity • Erindale of our student population but, more importantly, represents the • Sutherland belief that all of our students have unique experiences to share and a desire to learn from one another. • University Heights • See map on page 6 Our motto is Caring, Sharing, and Excellence and these values are for LFI transportation evident throughout our school.
OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM Our dedicated teachers, together with a committed group of students and their families, are solidly established and continue to grow as an integral part of an already vibrant school. The deliberate effort to be “one school” includes many cross program collaborations and school-wide initiatives, all the while establishing a presence of French language both in and out of the classroom.
K-8 501-115 Street East | TEL: 306.683.7220
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11 ÉCOLE HENRY KELSEY
OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY École Henry Kelsey offers a single-stream French Immersion education where French is the working language of the school and • Single-stream French all supports and resources are available in French. This provides Immersion School our students with an authentic opportunity to interact with one • Before and After School another and with our staff as they listen, speak, read, and write in French across all subjects. A walk around École Henry Kelsey Program will provide encounters with happy students, wonderful learning displays on the walls, and vibrant and energetic classrooms, all TRANSPORTATION in French. Our bilingual, passionate teachers are committed to • Caswell Hill teaching every student to be the very best they can be by responding • Confederation to our students’ needs in a safe, inclusive, and differentiated Suburban Centre learning environment. • Fairhaven As our school motto, “Ensemble On Grandit/Together We Grow” • Holiday Park states, by working alongside our well-represented School • King George Community Council we maintain a strong priority for literacy • Massey Place and math. We continuously strive to achieve our shared beliefs • Mayfair of respect, responsibility, safety, and excellence. The future • Meadow Green opportunities for our children are unlimited as they move on to • Montgomery Place the world of work, post-secondary education, or travel. • Mount Royal • Pacific Heights OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM • Parkridge École Henry Kelsey is a Kindergarten to Grade 8 elementary school with two immersion programs. We invite students in Kindergarten • Pleasant Hill and Grade 1 to join us in the elementary French Immersion • Riversdale program. As well, we offer a Late French Immersion program in • Westmount Grade 6. Parents do not have to speak French for their children to • See map on page 6 be in an immersion program. for LFI transportation Our school offers a wide-array of extracurricular opportunities, a strong fine arts program throughout the grades, and an excellent band program beginning in Grade 6. K-8 16 Valens Drive | TEL: 306.683.7240
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12 ÉCOLE LAKEVIEW SCHOOL
OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY École Lakeview School offers students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 the opportunity to learn in either of Canada’s official languages: English or French. Students from various communities surrounding • Extended School Lakeview are provided transportation to participate in our Day Program immersion program. • KinderCare Program Our dedicated and experienced teaching staff offer strong academic programs across all grade levels. Our current strategic priorities TRANSPORTATION include continued growth for students in literacy and math. Our • Briarwood school maintains a strong focus on experiential learning and makes • Lakeridge good use of the surrounding park and other outdoor facilities. • Lakewood Lakeview also celebrates the diverse talents of students, offering • Rosewood an impressive band and arts education program supplemented with an array of extracurricular performing opportunities.
École Lakeview School is proud of its strong sense of community that celebrates the diversity of our families from all over the world. We promote our similarities and celebrate our differences.
OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM Students joining École Lakeview School in French Immersion have the opportunity to learn entirely in French until Grade 3, at which point English Language Arts becomes a subject of study. Unique language opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom offer students the chance to use their linguistic skills in a broad, inclusive, and community-oriented context, preparing them to become contributing global citizens.
K-8 527 Kingsmere Boulevard | TEL: 306.683.7330
13 ÉCOLE RIVER HEIGHTS SCHOOL
OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY École River Heights School is located within steps of the beautiful South Saskatchewan River and Meewasin Trail. We offer French or English to • Preschool students in Kindergarten to Grade 8. We pride ourselves on providing quality and comprehensive academic programming to all children as per • Kindercare Program our school motto of “Reaching Greater Heights.” • Before and After Our school makes joy a priority and offers various opportunities for School Program children that make school a fun and positive experience! A rich variety of experiences allows students to learn about themselves, take risks, and TRANSPORTATION expand their interests. We believe they will rise to the high expectations • Central/Downtown we set for them with the appropriate supports. We take pride in a safe, caring, and accepting school environment. Our student leadership council • City Park meets with the administrative team to help us hear student voice as we • Kelsey Woodlawn are committed to responding to student needs and concerns. • Lawson Heights Our staff reinforce positive behaviours and choices and believes in early • North Park intervention. We look at research to make the best decisions for our • Richmond Heights students. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and seek to have each • Silverwood Heights student and staff member expand their worldview through unique and authentic learning opportunities. Our students learn about teamwork and themselves through involvement in our clubs and extracurricular opportunities in addition to the work we do in our classrooms.
We believe in strong communication that flows from the school and home and that our parents are our partners and build our sense of community!
OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM École River Heights School has a history of providing programming focused on building the four pillars of language acquisition: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. We also pride ourselves on providing additional opportunities to experience French culture and arts.
Come for a tour and a visit with our administrative team. We would love to showcase our school and answer any questions you may have! K-8 60 Ravine Drive | TEL: 306.683.7430
14 ÉCOLE SILVERSPRING Free To Soar SCHOOL
OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY École Silverspring School offers French Immersion programming in Kindergarten through Grade 8 alongside the established English program.
We offer a full range of academic programs in our school as well as sports • Before and After clubs (cross-country, track, volley-ball, basketball, and Marafun), academic School Program clubs (computer club, coding, math club, art club, debate club), Student • Preschool Leadership Council, band/music, Core French, Voyageurs (wilderness club), and a school musical every second year. TRANSPORTATION
We are proud of our strong sense of community and we celebrate the • Aspen Ridge diversity of our students. We have a very supportive School Community • Evergreen Council, which is actively involved in supporting our school plan through • Willowgrove many activities including academic evenings and presentations at the request of parents. Our Home and School is a dynamic fundraising group that hosts a variety of events to support the school population. Their generous support provides opportunities for deeper exploration of academic goals.
We are dedicated to excellence in academic pursuits and firmly believe a focus on healthy bodies leads to active minds. Our proximity to the grasslands, the Northeast Swale, and the Forestry Farm allow us many opportunities to become involved in a large number of outside and best place educational activities.
OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM We are pleased to offer a dynamic elementary French Immersion Program from Kindergarten to Grade 8. French Immersion programming is provided through authentic learning environments and engaging linguistic experiences. Students will participate in diverse learning experiences both in and out of the classroom. Students typically enter the French Immersion program in Kindergarten or Grade 1.
Our French Immersion program is open to all students. Busing is provided to students living in the Silverspring, Willowgrove, Evergreen, and Aspen Ridge neighbourhoods. K-8 610 Konihowski Road | TEL: 306.683.7900
15 RIA SCH TO O C O I L ÉCOLE VICTORIA V SCHOOL E C A O I L R OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY E V C T O I École Victoria School is located in the heart of an eco-conscious, arts-friendly community on Broadway Avenue. We offer French • Before and After Immersion to students in Kindergarten to Grade 8. Ecole Victoria School Program School will offer an English program for Grades 5-8 in 2020-21. • Preschool Our school offers a resource program for all students, a music • Morning and afternoon program for all students including a Grade 3-8 choir led by our fine half-day Kindergarten arts teacher, and a band program starting in Grade 5.
TRANSPORTATION École Victoria School is a part of an active, vibrant community with • Avalon a strong School Community Council. Our building is well-used by • Buena Vista community groups throughout the year. We offer a wide range of • Exhibition extracurricular clubs and activities. • Grosvenor Park École Victoria School has a diverse population of around 400 • Holliston students housed in one of Saskatoon’s first schools. We are proud (north of Taylor Street) to have students and families from around the world and we • Queen Elizabeth celebrate our similarities and differences! • Varsity View • The Willows OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM École Victoria School has elementary French Immersion. Students usually enter the program in Kindergarten or Grade 1. The language of instruction is primarily French in the first three grades.
This program is structured so students learn skills in French and English. The provincial curriculum is followed with English Language Arts formally introduced in Grade 3.
K-8 639 Broadway Avenue | TEL: 306.683.7470
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COLLEGIATE FRENCH IMMERSION French Immersion at the collegiate level builds Saskatoon Public Schools provides French Immersion on students’ established language skills while programming at four of our high schools: also building competency in curricular subjects. • Centennial Collegiate To maintain their French Immersion status in high • Marion M. Graham Collegiate school and to be recognized as bilingual on their diploma, students are required to complete a • Tommy Douglas Collegiate minimum of 12 credits in French in Grades 10, 11 • Walter Murray Collegiate and 12. The necessary courses include three French Language Arts courses. The other nine French credits can be in the remaining areas of study or electives that are taught in French.
L’immersion française offre de nombreux avantages à long terme #bourse #d’etude #français #bilingue French immersion provides many long term advantages #scholarships #french GABRIEL
J’aime être dans le programme d’immersion française parce que c’est une très belle langue. J’aime toutes les choses françaises, pas seulement la langue mais la culture aussi. I love being in the French Immersion program because it is a beautiful language. I love everything about French, not only the language but the culture as well. ELAISHA Class of 2013 Graduate, MARION M. GRAHAM COLLEGIATE
Posséder un langage commun est sans aucun doute le lien le plus fort avec une autre culture et nous permet d’ouvrir de nombreuses portes. Grâce en partie à ma maîtrise du français, on m’a proposé une mission internationale en 2012, à Genève, en Suisse, ce qui m’a permis d’explorer de nouvelles possibilités dans ma carrière. A common language is undoubtedly the strongest bridge to another culture, and holds the power to open many doors. Due in part to my fluency in French, I was offered an international assignment in Geneva, Switzerland in 2012, which has allowed me to explore new possibilities in my career. DENNIS Class of 2002 Graduate, WALTER MURRAY COLLEGIATE
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OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY Centennial Collegiate is an integrated shared-use facility partnering with the SaskTel Soccer Centre and the City of Saskatoon. • Advanced Placement Courses Centennial’s 450-seat theatre, band room, dance studio, and modern library make it an impressive school. • Career Work Education • Dance Academy Centennial Collegiate offers a variety of courses for students in • French Immersion English (Grade 9 to 12) and French (Grade 9 to 12). We are known • History Study Tour Program for our unique programming: soccer and dance academies, History Study Tour Program, and Advanced Placement courses in calculus, • Skills Lab statistics, physics, English, and studio art. • Soccer Academy • Choral Centennial has become the hub of Saskatoon’s northeast • Concert Band community. We celebrate our diversity and are extremely proud of our parents, teachers, and stakeholders for creating a place where • Construction and Carpentry students realize their potential and become lifelong learners! • Dance OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM • Drama French Immersion provides accessible, authentic French education • Graphic Arts in core subjects such as social studies, history, math, science, and • High Performance/ language arts. A bilingual education which provides greater access Personal Fitness to jobs, travel opportunities, and cultural experiences also affirms a Special Physical commitment to the future of French in Canada. Students enrolled Education at Centennial Collegiate are supported in their endeavors by a rich • Instrumental Jazz and dynamic learning environment, full of opportunity. • Photography • Cultural Support Classroom • Skills Lab (by teacher recommendation)
160 Nelson Road | TEL: 306.683.7950
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18 MARION M. GRAHAM COLLEGIATE
OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY Marion M. Graham Collegiate is located in the north end of Saskatoon and currently serves 600 students from throughout the city in both our English and French Immersion programs. Our reputation for • Fitness Centre excellence in academics, the arts, athletics, and community service • Musical Theatre has resulted from outstanding work in all of these areas by our students. As a result, our school continues to attract committed • Dance Academy and talented students. The majority of our students pursue • Katepwewesipiy post-secondary studies following graduation and many have Canoe Club received significant scholarships and awards from local, national, • Light & Sound Club and international institutions. • Don Wilde Theatre for Performing Arts We offer a broad range of academic courses and a full complement • Variety Night of extracurricular programs. The typical Marion Graham student is • Coffeehouse involved in a full spectrum of curricular and extracurricular activities. • Exchange Programs OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM • A very active SRC Our French Immersion program is a rich and diverse program. • Math Club We offer an authentic environment facilitated by francophone and • Servery with bilingual teachers. Our graduates are fully competent in both official nutritious meals languages, which opens opportunities worldwide. Spoken and served daily written language are emphasized and reinforced to enhance • German Language curricular content. Grades 9 to 12 students engage in media Classes and technology rich courses in a supportive and dynamic • Advanced Placement educational environment. Math and Visual Arts • Band • Choral • Guitar • Resource Support • Integrated Learning Opportunities in the Humanities • Duke of Edinburgh Award 602 Lenore Drive | TEL: 306.683.7750
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19 TOMMY DOUGLAS COLLEGIATE
OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY Tommy Douglas Collegiate opened in August 2007 and is Saskatoon Public Schools’ newest high school. Tommy Douglas is part of a • Advanced Placement English unique facility (called the Blairmore Integrated Facility) that brings together Saskatoon Public Schools, the City of Saskatoon, and • Softball Academy Saskatoon’s separate school division in partnership to provide a • Musical Theatre destination centre for city residents. We are delighted to be part • Dance of this one-of-a-kind facility, and are thrilled that our students and • Choral community have access to all that it has to offer. • Drama At Tommy Douglas, we offer programming to meet the needs of • Guitar many students. We offer a broad-based curricular program that • Instrumental Jazz allows students countless choices in electives. We also offer • Band enriched and honours programs leading to optional Advanced Placement courses in a student’s Grade 12 year. • Aquatics, Recreational, Competitive Sport & Outdoor Ed. OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM Physical Education Tommy Douglas Collegiate offers French Immersion from Grade 9 • Resource support to 12. Students enter the program from both elementary French • English as an Immersion and Late Immersion tracks. Additional Language • Drafting From Grade 9 to 12, students’ French language arts and history • Construction and classes are exclusively in French, while the science and math Carpentry courses vary in language depending on the year. The students • State-of-the-art enrolled in the French Immersion program will receive the computer and opportunity to further explore their language development and graphic arts labs cultural understanding both nationally and internationally. • State-of-the-art home ec. lab • Specialized Art and Digital Photography Studios • Career Centre
130 Bowlt Crescent | TEL: 306.683.7910
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20 WALTER MURRAY COLLEGIATE
OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY Walter Murray is a diverse community welcoming all types of learners. As a comprehensive collegiate, our size and facility allows for the broadest range of programming and extracurricular offerings • SAGE Program in Saskatoon. We provide our students with whatever they need • English as an to be successful, whether it is appropriate academic challenge Additional Language or support. The result: outstanding students who earn valuable • Practical and Applied scholarships and academic opportunities around the globe; young Arts courses people who receive a solid grounding in the skilled trades and go • Resource support on to apprenticeships, further training, and job offers in every trade or field you can imagine; and impressive leaders and solid citizens • Band who make a difference in the broader community. • Choral • Commercial Cooking OUR FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM • Construction and French Immersion is one of several important enrichment Carpentry opportunities at Walter Murray Collegiate. Students who have • Core French been successful in elementary or late immersion programs, or • Dance who have equivalent fluency, are well-suited for the collegiate immersion program. • Drama • Electronics Each year, in Grades 9 through 12, students will be scheduled for • Graphic Arts three to five courses (including some in math and science) where • Machining French is the language of instruction. • Mechanics • Music • Photography • Skilled Trades of Construction (STOC) • Welding
1905 Preston Avenue | TEL: 306.683.7850
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21 Saskatoon Public Schools 310 - 21st Street East Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
ÉCOLE ALVIN BUCKWOLD SCHOOL 715 East Drive 306.683.7100 ÉCOLE COLLEGE PARK SCHOOL 3440 Harrington Street 306.683.7170 ÉCOLE DUNDONALD SCHOOL 162 Wedge Road 306.683.7200 ÉCOLE FOREST GROVE SCHOOL 501 – 115 Street East 306.683.7220 ÉCOLE HENRY KELSEY 16 Valens Drive 306.683.7240 ÉCOLE LAKEVIEW SCOOL 527 Kingsmere Boulevard 306.683.7330 ÉCOLE RIVER HEIGHTS SCHOOL 60 Ravine Drive 306.683.7430 ÉCOLE SILVERSPRING SCHOOL 610 Konihowski Rd 306.683.7900 ÉCOLE VICTORIA SCHOOL 639 Broadway Avenue 306.683.7470
CENTENNIAL COLLEGIATE 160 Nelson Road 306.683.7950 MARION M. GRAHAM COLLEGIATE 602 Lenore Drive 306.683.7750 TOMMY DOUGLAS COLLEGIATE 130 Bowlt Crescent 306.683.7910 WALTER MURRAY COLLEGIATE 1905 Preston Avenue 306.683.7850