Grade 7 Immersion: Voyage

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Grade 7 Immersion Voyage à St-Anne

• Tuesday, March 18

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• Where Université St-Anne in Church Point Nova
  Scotia
• When Wednesday April 30 Friday May 2, 2014

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What will we be doing there?

• Attending French classes.
• Participating in a variety of games and
  activities in French.
• Experiencing Francophone/Acadian culture in Nova
  Scotia.
• Socializing with grade 7 late immersion students
  from other schools.
• Having FUN! (in French)

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Why is it important?

• Students will have the opportunity to
• be totally immersed in French
• gain a cultural awareness of francophone
  communities in Nova Scotia
• apply their knowledge of the French language in
  real world situations (listening and speaking)
• Learn more about how language and culture are
  interconnected.

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Expectations for students

• Students will speak French at all times. A
  contract will be signed by each student, stating
  that she/he understands the purpose of the trip
  and will make all efforts to speak French.
• Students will attend all scheduled events.
• Students are not permitted to leave the
  university campus unattended.
• All costs for transportation, food, and
  activities at the university are included in the
  price of 200.00. - Bring a lunch for the trip
  down to the university. If you wish to provide
  spending money in the form of cash to your child
  for this purpose, please use your discretion.
  Interact (debit) is available on campus.
• School expectations regarding such issues as
  appropriate behavior, language, and dress code
  are in effect for the duration of the trip.

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Cost

• There are two payment options
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• One full payment of 200.00 on or before April
  17, 2014.
• Three payments of 100.00, 50.00, and 50.00
  respectively on March 14, March 28, and April 11,
  2014.
• All cheques are to be made payable to
• École Herring Cove Junior High School.

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Fundraising

• Grade 7 students will have the opportunity to
  participate in an upcoming school Bingo to raise
  money for their trip
• More details to follow

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Material Needed

• Personal items
• Towels and facecloths
• soap and deodorant
• toothbrush and toothpaste
• Any medication that your child may be required to
  take. Please inform your childs teacher if your
  student will be taking medication during the week
  of the trip, including the type of medication and
  dosage. This information is necessary in case of
  a medical emergency involving your child.
• TEACHERS AND CHAPERONES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO
  ADMINISTER MEDICATIONS TO STUDENTS.
• roommates can share alarm clock, hair dryer,
  curling/straightening iron

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• 2. Clothing
• gym wear, sneakers
• bathing suit, beach or bath towels
• casual wear for activities (ie. the dance)
• 3. School supplies
• 1 notebook for journal or reflection log
• pens, pencils, erasers
• small French / English dictionary
• French books or magazines (optional)

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• 4. Sports equipment
• frisbee (optional)
• baseball glove and ball (optional)
• 5. Food
• - Bring a lunch for the trip down to the
  university.
• Crackers, fruit, juice, etc. may be kept in the
  residence
• Spending money
• There is a store on campus at which students can
  buy souvenirs, t-shirts, etc. A debit machine is
  available at the souvenir shop on campus.
  Teachers and chaperons will not be responsible
  for safeguarding students cash.