Annual Performance Report Has Evolved Into a Proactive National Network with 12 Branches and Offices and Over 140 Chapters in Communities Nationwide
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About Us Canadian Parents for French is a nationwide, research-informed, volunteer organization that represents 25,000 members across Canada and champions the opportunity to learn and use French for all those who call Canada home. Canadian Parents for French was founded in 1977 by parents who wanted to ensure that children would have the opportunity to become bilingual in the Canadian school system. 2019-2020 Originally a small group of concerned parents who met in Ottawa, Canadian Parents for French Annual Performance Report has evolved into a proactive National Network with 12 Branches and offices and over 140 Chapters in communities nationwide. The work of Canadian Parents for French is structured around four pillars that represent the stakeholders involved in our work. AS AN ORGANIZATION, WE STRIVE TO: Create and promote opportunities for YOUTH to learn and use French as an official language Support a collaborative Network of PARENTS, MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS Inform and influenceDECISION MAKERS on the value of official language bilingualism Work together as an ORGANIZATION to continue building a dynamic, strong and effective pan-Canadian Network 2 CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT President's Message ne year ago the membership gathered (in person!) in Saskatoon for the President’s Reception, where we Ocelebrated 40 years of Canadian Parents for French (CPF) in Saskatchewan! The National level of CPF celebrated its 40th year in 2017. We were honoured to have many guests attend, including CPF National Board Directors Derrek Bentley, Vice-President, (who spoke during the evening) and Richard Slevinsky (who brought greetings at our Annual General Meeting the following day), Members of Parliament Kelly Block, Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek, SK., and Sheri Benson, Saskatoon West, SK., both of whom were invited to speak at the Reception. A prepared message from Deputy Premier and Minister of Education, the Honourable Gordon Wyant, was also read where he “… commended Canadian Parents for French on celebrating 40 years of furthering bi- and multilingualism in our Province and Country… the efforts of CPF-SK truly do help to bring a positive change to our communities… to broaden our linguistic opportunities… ”. It was a great evening. This was another full and productive year at Canadian Parents for French - Saskatchewan (CPF-SK) as the Branch Board continued to build on training from the previous year around policy governance, and this year, an emphasis Nationally on the role of Branch Treasurer. At the CPF Leadership Networking Event in Gatineau QC, in October 2019, specific emphasis was given to training for the role of Treasurer; a position that often seems daunting yet does not require a financial professional. Training included a better understanding of reading budgets, financial terminology, audited financial statements, and learning to "ask the right questions". All Branch Board members are responsible for the overall financial oversight of the organization at the Provincial level, and the training continues to this ongoing work. Another milestone anniversary to be highlighted in 2019 was the 50th anniversary of the Official Languages Act (OLA). CPF-SK had received fund- ing under the Enhancement of Official Languages Support Grant and, in partnership with the Regina Catholic School Division, had commissioned Saskatchewan playwright Émilie Dubois to create a play celebrating and championing French-language-learning. The National Volunteer Registry has been up and running for some time, and although it saw some glitches in the early stages, changes have been made and it is now easier to navigate the registration process. National is asking that all volunteers complete the registration process as soon as possible. COVID hit hard, and by the middle of March 2020, the Branch Office staff were working from home. Under the direction, guidance and leadership of Executive Director, Karen Pozniak, the transition flowed very smoothly. The Branch Office worked hard to make sure that quality CPF programming continued, as evidenced by two very successful events: Concours Virtuel, and the recently wrapped-up Virtual Fête du Soleil. One of the responsibilities of the Branch Board is to address the media whenever the topic of French-language-learning grabs their attention! One such topic is, of course, how COVID is affecting and has affected programming, and more recently, our response to the return-to-school protocols. CPF-SK will continue to honour the ongoing Canadian Heritage funding and offer resources and programs online, and, as always, will take direc- tion from the Saskatchewan Health Authority with regards to health protocols moving forward. The Board of Directors is always looking for individuals who are interested in the work of CPF-SK, and invite these volunteers to join the Board in its work. And, we are always sad to see a Director’s term come to an end. This year, Past-President Marie-Anne Corrigal (who also served as Treasur- er in 2019-2020) completed her final term. All the best in the future MAC! Many thanks again to the Branch Office staff, Karen Pozniak, Brooklyn Barré, Fête du Soleil Lead Monitor Melissa Longworth, and Monitors Nicole Gerber, Emily Rieder and Sierra Kalthoff. Your dedication to the work of CPF-SK is greatly appreciated. Janet Loseth CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 3 President, on behalf of the Board of Directors THE FOUR PILLARS By the Numbers ACTIVITIES PARTICIPANTS AT ORGANIZED BRANCH & CHAPTER 160 FOR YOUTH 18,211+ LED ACTIVITIES NUMBER OF CPF- NUMBER OF NEW SUPPORTED EVENTS INCENTIVES 3 141OFFERED TO YOUTH YOUTH $7,025 TOTAL VALUE OF NUMBER OF 4,832 INCENTIVES FOR YOUTH VOLUNTEERS NUMBER OF YOUTH AT 183 AT EVENTS CPF-SUPPORTED EVENTS ACTIVITIES MEETINGS, EVENTS & ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES TO REACH 14 FOR PARENTS DECISION MAKERS PARENTS 65 DECISION MEMBERS, 2,838REACHED MAKERS PARENTS AND 158 VOLUNTEERS 4,276 37.41% NUMBER OF RESEARCH MATERIALS AVERAGE OPENING AND ADVOCACY DISTRIBUTED RATE OF COMMUNIQUÉS RESOURCES DISTRIBUTED ADVOCACY SITUATIONS 11 3 ADDRESSED 595 MEDIA ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS 307 1,385 INDIVIDUAL AND ADVOCACY SITUATIONS VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEER HOURS FAMILY MEMBERS INTERVIEWS 3 EXISTING JOINT 124% PROJECTS INCREASE IN 122 DONATIONS $ EXISTING 6 NEW JOINT 9 NEW APPLICATIONS ORGANIZATION FSL, FL1 AND EDUCATION EDUCATION PROJECT FOR FUNDING PARTNERS 1 PARTNERS 2 SUBMITTED 4 CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT YOUTH Concours d’art oratoire total of 6,590 students from 47 schools participated at the school level! At the Provincial Final in A Saskatoon, a total of 89 students competed. The categories included French Immersion, Enriched French Immersion, Core French, Enriched Core French, and Impromptu. Winners at the Provincial Final included: Grade 6 French Immersion Grade 9 Enriched French Immersion 1st: Elsa Felstrom, École St. Paul School, Saskatoon 1st: Randa Mouhoub, Campbell Collegiate, Regina 2nd: Anna Currie, École Monseigneur Blaise Morand, North Battleford 2nd: Faiha Rahman, Centennial Collegiate, Saskatoon 3rd: Sonya Froese, École St. Mary School, Regina 3rd: Elora Ganshirt, Thom Collegiate, Regina 3rd: Finn Conway, École Connaught School, Regina Grade 10 French Immersion Grade 6 Enriched French Immersion 1st: Farrah Sim, Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School, Regina 1st: Antony Salisbury, École St. Matthew School, Saskatoon 2nd: Daniel Adedamola Oyefuga, Centennial Collegiate, Saskatoon 2nd: Taylor Mitchell, École St. Pius X School, Regina 3rd: Diana de Leyssac, Campbell Collegiate, Regina 3rd: Taylor Beausoleil, École St. Thomas, Lloydminster Grade 10 Enriched French Immersion Grade 7 French Immersion 1st: Alexis Warren, Campbell Collegiate, Regina 1st: Judy Luo, École Wascana Plains School, Regina 2nd: Isaac Mulder, Thom Collegiate, Regina 2nd: Madeline Tiller, École Wilfrid Walker School, Regina 3rd: Tess Gareau, Holy Rosary High School, Lloydminster 3rd: Claire Cossette, Saskatoon French School, Saskatoon Grade 11/12 French Immersion “I really appreciate it and Grade 7 Enriched French Immersion 1st: Christianne Camba, Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School, Regina 1st: Sama Bitar, École St. Thomas, Lloydminster 2nd: Olivia Garratt, Thom Collegiate, Regina everything you do to 2nd: Sarah Nodge, École Holy Mary School, Martensville 3rd: Roba Ramadan, Centennial Collegiate, Saskatoon help school divisions and 3rd: Madison Topley, École St. Thomas, Lloydminster Grade 11/12 Core French schools with Concours.” Grade 8 French Immersion 1st: Alina Sami, Walter Murray Collegiate, Saskatoon –Concours d’art oratoire 1st: Sitara Randhawa, École St. Paul School, Saskatoon 2nd: Huda Jasem, Walter Murray Collegiate, Saskatoon 2nd: Angelena Wu, École Massey School, Regina Divisional Coordinator 3rd: Seraphina Anand, École Sister O’Brien School, Saskatoon Grade 11/12 Enriched Core French 1st: Raiha Shareef - Luther College High School, Regina Grade 8 Enriched French Immersion 1st: Mohamed Anime Ferrat, École Wascana Plains School, Regina Grade 11/12 Enriched French Immersion 2nd: Reagen Hage, Holy Rosary High School, Lloydminster 1st: Malika Yoh - Campbell Collegiate, Regina 2nd: Houda Hammoud - Campbell Collegiate, Regina Grade 9 French Immersion 3rd: Vivikka Tondevold - Thom Collegiate, Regina 1st: Ozayr Raazi, Walter Murray Collegiate, Saskatoon 2nd: Marin Nelson, Campbell Collegiate, Regina Grade 11/12 Impromptu 3rd: Ally Willard, Holy Rosary High School, Lloydminster