Conseil des écoles fransaskoises - News

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BOARD MEETING

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:45:10 -0600

Regina, July 2^nd, 2010 – At its extraordinary meeting held on June 30, the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF)
made several resolutions, which are becoming effective immediately. Of which:

• The CSF will offer a school program in Lloydminster starting on the next school year, pending the ministerial
order to open a school. Note that the School Board sent a request on this matter last May, but no official
response has been received yet.
• CSF voted unanimously to prohibit and eliminate the use of 15-passenger vans for students’ transportation.
Following the accident in Bathurst, New Brunswick, the CÉF had established an internal policy governing the use
of these vans. With the accident on May 5, this year, involving students from École secondaire Collège Mathieu,
the board deferred this matter to the agenda, even if the preliminary report of the RCMP indicated that poor
weather was the cause of the accident. The CÉF only had one 15-passenger van in service and that van will be
sold.
• The board will contact the Ministry of Education to proceed with the purchase of new buses of 23-passenger
buses. These will now be used for field trips and other activities as 15-passenger van and a basic training will be
offered to staff on how to operate the vehicle.
• The CSF also adopted a new policy on external communications in order to regulate communication between
the CÉF, schools and parents who do not speak French so that they have access to more information. In the past
two years, the CÉF started a process of consultation and research to see how it could better meet the needs of
parents not speaking French. This policy stems from the report of Glen Taylor on exogamous couples.
We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that all school board meetings are open to the public, and
that participation is strongly encouraged.

As the only Francophone school division in the province, the CÉF administers 14 schools across the province,
including a boarding school. Services in most schools range from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12, and students benefit
from a high quality education.

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Third Annual CÉF Graduation Gala a Huge Success!

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:37:15 -0600

Regina, July 2^nd, 2010 – Parents, graduates and other members of the francophone school community converged on
June 26th at the Western Development Museum in Moose Jaw for the Third Annual Conseil des écoles fransaskoises
(CÉF) Graduation Gala. This Gala event is a celebration organized by the CÉF to acknowledge the contributions and
hard work of all its graduates from schools around the province.

Guests arrived at 6 p.m. to prepare a special welcome for graduates. Later, while savoring a dining cocktail, they
took in historic skits prepared by the francophone historic society, Société historique de la Saskatchewan (SHS),
before gathering for the main entertainment and awards ceremonies. When the ceremonies ended at 11 p.m., and
the graduates were invited to take part in the All-Night Grad Fiesta, an activity organized at École Ducharme, whichwould end early the next morning.

Over the course of the night, the grads were provided with a choice of several activities, which allowed them to befree to do as they please. They compared skills in sumo wrestling and bungee, two activities that created much
laughter. Volleyball skills became obvious during several games that were held during the night. Meanwhile, some
participants chose to relax in the movie hall with a bowl of popcorn, while others motivated themselves for some
heated competition during a game of RiskTM, which lasted over two hours! Six graduates received prizes valued at
$250 (i.e. sound system, digital camera, iPod Touch, Blu-ray player, LCD screen and Wii console). As an added
bonus, the Association des juristes d’expression française de la Saskatchewan (AJEFS) sponsored the Grand Prize,
a laptop valued at $500, the winning ballot for which was drawn Sunday at 8 a.m. from the list of the night’s
« survivors ».

The Gala event was held on a special note this year, as it marks the first event to honor the 15th anniversary of the
Conseil des écoles fransaskoises. To celebrate this, the CÉF invited 15 alumni and staff from the last 15 years to
present the awards to this year’s graduates. For many, it was an emotional moment to explain the positive impact of
having had the opportunity to attend a francophone school. This also showed graduates the wide range of career
choices available to them.

The CÉF would like to thank its partners, including the SHS, the Association jeunesse fransaskoise (AJF), the
organizing committee and all of the volunteers for their contributions in making this event a success. Special thanks to
all of sponsors for the All-Night Grad Fiesta: the Institut français, the Association des parents fransaskois, the
Association canadienne-française de Regina, the Service fransaskois de formation aux adultes, the Conseil de la
coopération de la Saskatchewan, the AJEFS and the AJF.

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MEETING OF THE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE FRANSASKOIS

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:53:25 -0600

Please note that the next meeting of the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF) will be held according to the following
schedule:

DATE:

Wednesday June 30^th, 2010

TIME:

3 : 30 p.m.

LOCATION:

Audiconference

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that all school board meetings are open to the public, and
that participation is strongly encouraged.
To confirm your presence at this meeting, please contact Michelle Arsenault at 1-877-273-6662.

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MEETING OF THE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE FRANSASKOIS

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:29:44 -0600

Please note that the next meeting of the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF) will be held according to the following
schedule:

DATE:

wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

TIME:

9 a.m.

LOCATION:

Conference room of the regional office of the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises,
2320 Louise avenue, Saskatoon

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that all school board meetings are open to the public, and
that participation is strongly encouraged.

To confirm your presence at this meeting, please contact Michelle Arsenault at 1-877-273-6662.

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Third Edition of the CÉF Provincial Graduation Gala

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:50:08 -0600

Regina, June 10, 2010 - The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) is proud to announce that the 3rd edition of the
Gala de la célébration des finissants du CÉF, the major provincial event held in honor of its graduates, will be held on
June 26, 2010 in Moose Jaw. The Gala is a celebration organized by the CÉF to recognize the contribution and work
of all its graduating students from across the province.

Many of this year’s 47 graduates will be in attendance to be honored during this colorful celebration. Graduates will be
coming from all corners of the province: Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, Zenon Park, Bellegarde, Saskatoon, Gravelbourg,
Bellevue, Vonda and Regina.

A brand new feature activity for this year is the Nuit Blanche, an exciting party for graduates and young invited guests
to attend after the Gala. It will be a final occasion for them to celebrate and reminisce about the good times they
shared and all the memories they treasure from over the years. This activity is made possible through a partnership
with the Association jeunesse fransaskoise.

The event will begin around 6 p.m. and will end very late in the evening. On the agenda: the reception of guests,
cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a gala dinner and the Nuit Blanche to conclude the evening. This is truly an
event not to be missed on June 26 live from Moose Jaw for the 3rd edition of the Gala de la celebration des finissants
du CÉF.

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MEETING OF THE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE FRANSASKOIS

Tue, 25 May 2010 14:04:48 -0600

Please note that the next meeting of the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF) will be held according to the following
schedule:

DATE:

Monday, May 31st, 2010

TIME:

11 a.m.

LOCATION:

Audioconference

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Brillantine, a musical comedy (translated and adapted from the movie Grease)

Tue, 18 May 2010 13:41:09 -0600

INVITATION

WHAT:

Brillantine, a musical comedy (translated and adapted from the movie Grease)

WHEN:

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Auditorium
École canadienne-française, Pavillon Gustave-Dubois
2320 Louise Avenue, Saskatoon

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

For a second consecutive year, students from Grades 8-12 registered in the Multi-Arts program at École canadiennefrançaise,
Pavillon Gustave-Dubois, are presenting us with a musical theatre production. The students themselves
created Brillantine, a musical comedy directed by Alphonse Gaudet and translated and adapted from the movie
“Grease”.
Staff and students from Grades 5-7 had the opportunity to watch the first performance yesterday afternoon at 3 p.m.
at the school.
Don’t miss the second public performance tonight at the school! Tell all your friends! Ticket prices are as follows:
adults $5, children 16 and under 2$. Tickets are also available at the door.

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11 CÉF schools battle for the title during the 8th Annual Fransaskois Badminton Tournament

Mon, 10 May 2010 10:48:56 -0600

Regina, May 10^th, 2010 – For the 8^th consecutive year, École de Bellegarde welcomed the best players from schools
spanning the entire Conseil des écoles fransaskoises’ territory. More than 150 participants and accompanying staff
and parents had gathered to attend the tournament. Results were as follows:

Category

Junior

Senior

Girls

Singles

1. Chanelle Gaudet (St-Isidore)

2. Elise Pelchat (NDV)

3. Renée Punga (ESCM)

1. Camille Gaudet (St-Isidore)

2. Jacqueline Denis (Providence)

3. Céline Raisbeck (Bellegarde)

Boys Singles

1. Delano Clary (NDV)

2. Etienne Jianens (ECF)

3. Joël Bussière (St-Isidore)

1. Dan Gaudet (St-Isidore)

2. Allan Punga (ESCM)

3. Evan Pelchat (NDV)

Girls

Doubles

1. Seraylla Fontaine & Josée Loiselle

(École de Bellegarde)

2.Jaleissa Poirier & Céline Fouillard

(École de Bellegarde)

3. Tori Clifford & Karie-Anne Lépine

(NDV)

1. Chelsie Fontaine & Christiane Denis

(Providence)

2. Célia Michaud & Elise Gagnon

(Monseigneur de Laval)

3. Joceline Raisbeck & Arianne Tinant

(École de Bellegarde)

Boys Doubles

1. Jérémy Beauvais & Ryan Trahan

(Monseigneur de Laval)

2. Braeden Blondeau & Jean Vachon

(St-Isidore)

3. Andreas Krebbs & Spencer Boyenko

(Providence)

1. Emile Perreault & Kyle Gareau

(St-Isidore)

2. Nicolas Couture & Nicholas Otterson

(ESCM)

3. Éric Poirier & Alexandre Fouillard

(École de Bellegarde)

Mixed Doubles

1. Jordan Tkatch & Anne Perrault

(Providence)

2. Danika Ethier & Nicholas Gaudet

(St-Isidore)

3. Raphaël Laliberté-Desgagné &

Katherine Burelle (Monseigneur de Laval)

1. Candice Parker & Denis Perrault

(St-Isidore)

2. Arianne Chevrier & Jonathan Semin

(ESCM)

3. Francis Lamothe & Marie-Eve Fortier

(École de Bellegarde)

The trophy for Team Excellence was awarded to École St-Isidore.

The organizing committee declares the event a success: “The Badminton Tournament allows students the opportunity
to socialize in French. We sincerely thank all our volunteers as well as the staff at École de Bellegarde for their
contribution in making this tournament a success. Your presence and your help are indispensable!”
Congratulations to all the participants! You deserve to be proud of your efforts and your performance!

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INVITATION: Silent Auction

Thu, 06 May 2010 11:39:46 -0600

INVITATION

WHAT :

Encan silencieux WHAT : Silent Auction

WHEN :

6 mai 2010 WHEN : May 6, 2010

WHERE :

École Monseigneur de Laval at 1601 Cowan Crescent, Regina

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

École Monseigneur de Laval invites you to its First
Annual Silent Auction, which will be held on May 6,
2010 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.
The money raised will go towards buying trees to help
make the school grounds greener.
Come place your bids on green products from local
businesses. There will also be a draw for a surprise
basket.

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SILENT AUCTION AT ÉCOLE MONSEIGNEUR DE LAVAL

Wed, 05 May 2010 14:19:37 -0600

Regina, May 5th, 2010 – École Monseigneur de Laval invites you to the first edition of its silent auction that will take
place on its premises on May 6, 2010 from 9 am to 6 pm. The concept is very simple: the school wants to raise
money so they can buy a maximum of trees which will then be planted on school grounds with the students. The
auction will be environmentally friendly because all the partners believe in it.

Because the auction is silent, it implies greater discretion of people who are bidding. A minimum bid will be assigned
to each item in the auction. Let's say the item has a minimum bid of $20 initially, then the first person interested must
bid above. If this person put $30, this amount becomes the minimum bid for item 1 and so on.

Each set will be recorded and at the end of the day, the person who bid the highest wins the item assigned. It is also
possible to bid on more than one item at a time. It is important to mention that the updates will only occur in
increments of $5, and $10. Also note that the minimum bid will be starting at half the actual value of the item.
It is possible to get tickets (at a cost of a dollar / unit) for a chance to win a gift basket provided by the école
Monseigneur de Laval.

Here is the list of donations; they will be distributed at the end of the auction:

Two gift certificates of $25 - Old Fashion Foods
4 gift certificates of $25 - Salvation Army Thrift Store
A $20 gift certificate - Nature's Best
6 gift certificates of $100 - Father's Furniture
2 gift sets $25 - Rooted Instincts
1 surprise basket - école Monseigneur de Laval

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MEETING OF THE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE FRANSASKOIS

Wed, 05 May 2010 09:55:44 -0600

DATE:

Monday, May 10th, 2010

TIME:

12 p.m.

LOCATION:

Audiconference
We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that all school board meetings are open to the public, and
that participation is strongly encouraged.
To confirm your presence at this meeting, please contact Michelle Arsenault at 1-877-273-6662.

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MEETING OF THE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE FRANSASKOIS

Mon, 03 May 2010 11:43:41 -0600

DATE:

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

TIME:

11 a.m.

LOCATION:

Audiconference

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Conseil scolaire fransaskois (French School Board) Sues Provincial Government Over Facilities Deadlo

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:09:29 -0600

Regina, April 28th, 2010 – Roger Lepage, legal counsel for the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CEF), announced
today that the school board has filed a statement of claim against the provincial Ministry of Education for its failure to
provide adequate facilities to Regina’s Francophone students.
“Our student population has grown by 30 per cent over the last decade and we are lacking space at our school. While
enrolment remained static or was decreasing in other school divisions over the past 10 years, we grew” says Lepage.
“We are supposed to be offering our students an education equivalent to what Regina Public and Regina Separate
students are receiving and this is not the case. For example, we do not have access to adequate spaces for science,
practical and applied arts, technology, music and physical education classes for our high school students, we have no
room for a growing pre-kindergarden population and we have a waiting list of 73 families for our in-school daycare,”
said Lepage.
The CÉF is the school board responsible for the province’s 14 francophone schools. It is recognized as an official
school system under the provincial Education Act. As well, Section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and
Freedoms guarantees education in French equivalent to what is available at English language schools.
Despite these legal guarantees, the CEF has continually struggled to secure adequate and equivalent facilities from
the provincial government, under both the NDP and Sask Party governments. In the lawsuit, the CEF is seeking
overdue facilities for an additional school for the Regina area.
“Because of our growing student population, we have been trying since 1999 to get an additional school in Regina.
We have faced constant delays from government and now we are at the breaking point. Our students are crammed in
like sardines, creating health and safety issues. After missing deadline after deadline for the past 10 years the
provincial Ministry of Education has left us with no alternative but to seek a solution in court,” said Lepage.
As the only Francophone school division in the province, the CÉF administers 14 schools across the province,
including a boarding school. Services in most schools range from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12, and students benefit
from a high quality education.
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MEETING OF THE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE FRANSASKOIS

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Please note that the next meeting of the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF) will be held according to the following schedule:

DATE:

Tuesday, February 9^th, 2010

TIME:

11 a.m.

LOCATION:

Audioconference

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that all school board meetings are open to the public, and that participation is strongly encouraged.
To confirm your presence at this meeting, please contact Michelle Arsenault at 1-877-273-6662.

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École Ducharme has a new principal

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:51:01 -0600

Regina, April 27, 2010 - The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr.
Christian Gravel as principal of the École Ducharme of Moose Jaw. He will be replacing Mr. Dominic Rivard, who has
been appointed as the principal of école Valois in Prince Albert.

Mr. Gravel holds a Bachelor's degree in teaching physical education and health from the Université de Sherbrooke,
and he is presently doing his Master in Educational Administration. He joined the CÉF in 2004 as a teacher at the
Ecole de Bellegarde, before becoming in 2008 the principal of that school.

He begins his new duties in August 2010. The CÉF wants to congratulate him for his exemplary work and wishes him
success in his new responsibilities.

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Press conference

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:48:19 -0600

INVITATION

WHAT:

Press conference concerning facilities at École Monseigneur de Laval

WHEN:

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 at 10 a.m.

WHERE:

Bistro at the Carrefour des plaines, 3850 Hillsdale Street, Regina

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) invites you to a press conference to discuss the latest developments in
the case concerning the facilities at École Monseigneur de Laval in Regina. Since 1999, several measures have been
undertaken with the Ministry of Education of the province to find a solution that would alleviate the need for more
space at École Monseigneur de Laval, but these have yet remained unsuccessful. It has thus become necessary to
file a petition to seek legal remedy.

The CÉF has seen a 4.22 % increase in its enrollment increase this year, and insists on continuing to provide a
healthy environment for its students.

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MEETING OF THE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE FRANSASKOIS

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:10:16 -0600

MEDIA ADVISORY

Please note that the next meeting of the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF) will be held according to the following
schedule:

DATE:

Thursday, April 29, 2010

TIME:

9: 00 a.m.

LOCATION:

Regina Inn, Hillsdale room, Regina

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that all school board meetings are open to the public, and
that participation is strongly encouraged.

To confirm your presence at this meeting, please contact Michelle Arsenault at 1-877-273-6662.

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Open house near you…

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:48:46 -0600

Regina, April 19, 2010 – Several Fransaskois schools in the province are organizing an open house in order to
increase awareness by the general public. After the first campaign held in February, these events will take place in
Vonda, Bellevue and Zenon Park in the next couple of days.

These open house offer the opportunity to raise awareness about the programs and services offered in Fransaskois
schools and also present the results of the provincial exams. This is also the time for those who wish to enroll their
children in kindergarten.

The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) has seen the percentage of its enrollment increase this year by 4.22%,
hence the need to continue to offer a healthy environment to its students.

This Week’s Schedule:
• April 20 at 7 p.m.: école Providence, located at 316 Main street in Vonda. Tel.: (306) 258-2181.
• April 21 at 7:30 p.m.: école St-Isidore, located at 130 Topping street in Bellevue. Tel.: (306) 423-5354.
• April 28 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.: école Notre-Dame-des-Vertus, located at 650 2 street North in Zenon
Park. Tel.: (306) 767-2209.

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New leadership at École secondaire Collège Mathieu

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 08:53:20 -0600

Regina, April 6th, 2010 - The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) is proud to introduce Mr. Daniel Dion as the
new principal of École secondaire Collège Mathieu (ESCM) in Gravelbourg. In August 2010, Dion will take over from
Mr. Miles Muri who has accepted a principal’s position with the Innovative and Virtual Education Center with the CÉF.

Mr. Dion holds a Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Regina. He started his career with the CÉF
back in 2006 as a teaching aid and then as a teacher at ÉSCM in 2007.

Mr. Dion is a direct success of our school system: he graduated from école Notre-Dame-des-Vertus where he
distinguished himself particularly in 2002 by finishing second in the finals of the Pan-Canadian Science Fair. Dion was
also the proud recipient of the CÉF’s scholarship for two consecutive years.

The CÉF along with the school staff, students and parents are proud of this appointment and wish him the best of
success in fulfilling his new duties.

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MEETING OF THE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE FRANSASKOIS

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:27:56 -0600

MEDIA ADVISORY

Please note that the next meeting of the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF) will be held according to the following
schedule:

DATE:

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

TIME:

8 : 30 a.m.

LOCATION:

Travelodge Hotel, Cambridge room, Regina

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that all school board meetings are open to the public, and
that participation is strongly encouraged.

To confirm your presence at this meeting, please contact Michelle Arsenault at 1-877-273-6662.

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GREEN SCIENCE

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:12:39 -0600

Regina, March 12, 2010 - The 13th edition of the Francophone Science Fair was held in Saskatoon on March 11. 70
students from Grade 4 to 12 submitted more than 38 projects.

The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) will be represented at the National Canadian Science Fair in May at
Peterborough in Ontario by these three students : Amanda Gaudet of école St-Isidore, Andrew Pearce and Yohan
Lefol, both from École canadienne-française (ÉCF).

The CÉF wishes to thank SaskEnergy and also the staff and students of École canadienne-française, Pavillon
Gustave-Dubois and volunteers for their dedication. Everyone's contribution was essential to the success of this
event. Congratulations to all participants for their outstanding work.

Winners of the Francophone Science Fair

Recipients of scholarships to attend the 2010 National Canadian Science Fair:

Amanda Gaudet - Un carburant alternatif, (École St-Isidore)
Andrew Pearce - À la recherche de l’ADN ( ÉCF)
Yohan Lefol - Le vol robotisé d’une libellule ( ÉCF)

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FRANSASKOIS’ NEXT ARTIST GENERATION

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:08:38 -0600

Regina, March 18^th, 2009 - École canadienne-française, Pavillon Gustave-Dubois, was host to the 7th edition of
Secondaire en spectacle yesterday in Saskatoon. The show consists of young people who produce comedy, dance
numbers, drama or music. This year, the music was in the spotlight, about fifteen young people from Grade 7 to 12
from five schools of the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) performed.

The winners of the evening were the band La Fleur Erecte, from école Providence of Vonda, who submitted “Prends
ce que tu peux”. The band deserves a pass for the panquébécois’ next finale of Secondaire en spectacle to be held
from May 27 to 30 in Shawinigan, Québec

It was not easy for the judges as talent was present throughout the evening. Second place for a consecutive year
went to KB JAY, a rapper from École canadienne-française of Saskatoon. Micheline Gaudet from the same school,
finished in third position, while, Emmanuel Masson of école Monseigneur de Laval of Regina won the jury’s coup de
coeur for his interpretation. Another highlight was the In Motion activities with the crowd during the judges deliberation.
With the collaboration of the Conseil culturel fransaskois, the participating artists had the chance to meet Ms. Alexis
Normand, a singer who gave them some advice to improve their performance and presence on stage. A highly
appreciated and beneficial activity for participants.

The CÉF would like to thank its partners for their support, as well as staff and students of École canadiennefrançaise,
Pavillon Gustave-Dubois for their hospitality, volunteers, judges and certainly the audience. Without their contribution, the 7th edition of Secondaire en spectacle couldn’t have been a success. Congratulations to all artists!

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Launching of the book « Citrouille et Kiwi»

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:18:50 -0600

INVITATION

WHAT :

Launching of the book « Citrouille et Kiwi»

WHEN :

March 17, 2010 at 2 p.m.

WHERE :

Auditorium of École canadiennefrançaise, Pavillon Gustave-Dubois at 2320 Louise Avenue, Saskatoon

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

You’re invited to attend the launching of the book by David Baudemont « Citrouille et Kiwi» which was written in collaboration with
students in Grade 12 of École canadienne-française, Pavillon Gustave-Dubois, who at the time were in Grade 7.

The launching will begin at 2 p.m. and will be followed by a camping reading under tents in which the Grade 12 students will read excerpts from the book to
students from kindergarten to Grade 2.

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The 13th edition of the Science Fair and the Fransaskoise finale of Secondaire en spectacle

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:20:39 -0600

INVITATION

WHAT:

The 13th edition of the Science Fair and the Fransaskoise finale of Secondaire en spectacle

WHEN:

Thursday and Friday, March 11th and 12th, 2010

WHERE:

École canadienne-française, Pavillon Gustave-Dubois, 2320, Louise avenue in Saskatoon

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Students from Grade 4 to 12 of 10 schools of the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises will present over
36 projects at the Provincial Francophone Science Fair. The winner will go to the national finale next
spring.
In the evening, the Fransaskoise finale of Secondaire en spectacle will feature 6 shows. The winning
number will travel to Quebec in May for the Quebecois’ finale.
In total over 75 participants and escorts will gather in École canadienne-française, Pavillon Gustave-
Dubois for these two days of activities, so they can have fun in French.
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New leadership at École Valois

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:35:46 -0600

Regina, February 25th, 2010 - The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) is proud to introduce Mr. Dominic Rivard
as the new principal of École Valois in Prince Albert. He will be replacing Helene Grimard who is retiring in June.

Mr. Rivard holds a Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Regina, a Master's degree in French
Education from the University of Eastern Washington and a Masters in Educational Administration from the University
of Saskatchewan.

Mr. Rivard began his teaching career in 1999 first at Holy Cross and in 2001 at St. Anne School in Prince Albert. In
2004, he then pursues his career at St Matthew's School in Saskatoon and since 2007 he is the principal of the École
Ducharme of Moose Jaw. He has also acted in since October 2009 as principal of the école Boreale Ponteix.

Mr. Rivard will join the school in August 2010. The CÉF along with the school staff, students and parents are proud of
this appointment and wish him the best of success in fulfilling his new duties.

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Next meeting of the Conseil scolaire fransaskois

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:32:56 -0600

MEETING OF THE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE FRANSASKOIS

Please note that the next meeting of the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF) will be held according to the following
schedule:

DATE:

Friday, March 5th, 2010

TIME:

9 a.m.

LOCATION:

Conference room of the regional office of the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises,
2320, Louise avenue, 2nd floor in Saskatoon.

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that all school board meetings are open to the public, and
that participation is strongly encouraged.

To confirm your presence at this meeting, please contact Michelle Arsenault at 1-877-273-6662.

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Growing popularity for the Curling Tournament

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:52:57 -0600

Regina, February 8th, 2010 - The 6th edition of this annual tournament was held at the Zenon Park’s curling arena on
February 4th and 5th 2010. A record of 21 teams from 8 different schools came to this event organized by the Conseil
des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF).

Here are the official results:

Junior Category

First position: école Notre-Dame-des-Vertus (team # 2), Zenon Park
Second position: école Notre-Dame-des-Vertus (team # 1), Zenon Park
Third position: école Providence, Vonda

Senior Category

First position: école St-Isidore, Bellevue
Second position: école Providence, Vonda
Third position : École canadienne-française, pavillon Gustave-Dubois (girls team), Saskatoon

Congratulations to all participants, you can be proud of your efforts and your performance! Sincere thanks to the
volunteers, the participants, the community members and école Notre-Dame-des-Vertus for making this event a
success. Your encouragement and your help are more than appreciated. Congratulations to the winners!

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Open house near you…

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:11:45 -0600

Regina, February 8^th, 2010 – Several Fransaskois’ schools in the province are organizing an open house in order to
increase awareness in the general public. After Bellegarde, Regina and Moose Jaw last week, open doors’ activities
will take place this week in Prince Albert, Saskatoon and North Battleford.

The open doors are opportunities to raise awareness about the programs and services offered in Fransaskois’
schools, and also present the results of the provincial exams. It is also a good opportunity for those who wish to enroll
their children in kindergarten to do so. Other open doors will take place in the spring 2009.

The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) has seen the percentage of its enrollment increase this year by 4.22%,
hence the need to continue to offer a healthy environment to its students.

This Week’s Schedule:
• On February 8 at 9:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: école Père Mercure, located at 99th Street in North Battleford.
Phone: (306) 445-2490.
• On February 9 at 7 p.m: École canadienne-française, pavillion élémentaire, located at 1407 Albert
Street in Saskatoon. Phone : (306) 653-8498.
• On February 10 at 7 p.m.: École canadienne-française, Pavillon Gustave-Dubois, located at 2320
Louise Avenue in Saskatoon. Phone : (306) 955-3983.
• On February 11 at 7 p.m.: école Valois, located at 449 10th Street East in Prince Albert. Phone: (306) 763-
0230.

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French schools help Haiti Relief

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:40:02 -0600

Regina, February 2nd, 2010 – École Beau Soleil is having its fundraising during lunch hour today at Innovation Credit
Union, in Gravelbourg, through a bake sale organized by students in 6th and 7th grades. School families have made
cakes for this sale.

Between January 18 through 25, Monique Craig, a teacher at the École de Bellegarde, has organized a fundraiser to
help victims of Haiti’s earthquake. It has raised an unexpected amount of $1,202. The school has auctionned three
pairs of mittens from the official Vancouver Olympic Games 2010.

Several other initiatives of this kind have occurred in other schools of the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF).
École Monseigneur de Laval in Regina has raised over $2,000 through a bake sale organized by Carline Petit-
Homme two weeks ago. In North Battleford, école Père Mercure is having a bottle drive until the end of this week.
Students in Grades 11 and 12 of École secondaire College Mathieu in Gravelbourg have also done their share. As
part of their Christian education classes, students did a door-to-door activity during one hour in the streets of the
village to collect donations. They raised a sum of $580.76.

All funds collected by the schools are being donated to the Canadian Red Cross.

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Open house near you…

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:37:26 -0600

Regina, February 2nd, 2010 – Several Fransaskois’ schools in the province are organizing an open house in order to
increase awareness in the general public. This week, these events take place in Bellegarde, Moose Jaw and Regina.

The open doors are opportunities to raise awareness about the programs and services offered in Fransaskois’
schools and also present the results of the provincial exams. This is also a good time for those who wish to enroll
their children in kindergarten to do so. Other open door’s activities will take place next week elsewhere.

The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) has seen the percentage of its enrollment increase this year by 4.22%,
hence the need to continue to offer a healthy environment to its students.

This Week’s Schedule:

On February 2 at 7 p.m.: École de Bellegarde, located at 3 Mgr Jules Bois in Bellegarde. Phone: (306)

452-6135.

On February 3 at 7 p.m.: École Ducharme, located at 340 Ominica Street in Moose Jaw. Phone: (306)

691-0068.

On February 4 at 7 p.m.: école Monseigneur de Laval, located at 1601 Cowan Crescent in Regina.

Phone: (306) 584-7558.

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New appointments

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:09:47 -0600

Regina, February 1st, 2010 – The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) is pleased to announce the appointments
of Mr. Miles Muri as director of the Innovation and Virtual Learning Centre and Ms. Denise Sirois as education
consultant.

Mr. Muri holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Bachelor Degree of Arts from the University of Saskatchewan.
He started his career with the CÉF back in 2000 as a teacher and then a consultant in distance education and IT.
Since 2008, he is the acting director of École secondaire Collège Mathieu (ESCM) in Gravelbourg.

Ms. Sirois began her teaching career in 1994 at Prud'homme School before joining the staff at École Providence in
Vonda. She also worked as an education consultant for the Direction de l’éducation française for two years. She
holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Regina.

Members of the CÉF would like to congratulate Ms. Denise Sirois and Mr. Miles Muri, and wish them good luck in
fulfilling their new duties.

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Students service welcomes new members

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:22:30 -0600

Regina, January 29th, 2010 – The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) is proud to introduce Ms
Ysabelle Perreault and Ms Gail Gaudet as social worker and counsellor, student services.

Perreault joined the team of student services of the CÉF in January 4th, 2010. She holds a special
education diploma of the Cité collégiale and a Bachelor of Social Work of the Université du Québec à Hull.

Employed by the CÉF since August 2003, Ms. Gaudet was a teacher at École St-Isidore de Bellevue. She
holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Saskatchewan.

The CÉF along with the school staff, students and parents are proud of this appointment and wish them the
best of success in fulfilling their new duties.

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My Career, My Life! A Retreat for Grade 10 Students

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Regina, January 28th, 2010 – Career Counselling Services of the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) are
organizing a retreat for Grade 10 students from the North of the province, in Saskatoon on February 1st from 9 :00
a.m. until 3 :15 p.m. and for students from the South, in Regina on February 2nd.

The main objectives of the day are to have students reflect on their personal quest for identity, to support students in
their career path using the principles of Choice Theory, to provide practical tools for effective career decision-making
and to encourage francophone culture, language, and identity in relation to career decision making.

During the retreat, students will also take the GROP- Guide de recherche d’une orientation professionnelle, which will
help them better understand their general interests as well as the activities and occupations that suit them.
Furthermore, students will have the opportunity to meet francophone professionals from a variety of professional
fields such as engineering, graphic design, massage therapy, etc.

As the only Francophone school division in the province, the CÉF administers 12 schools across the province,
including a boarding school. Services in most schools range from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12, and students benefit
from a high quality education.
Career counselling services are available since 2000 and aim to educate and accompany high school students in
order to guide them in selecting courses and help them explore their career options for post secondary education as
well as for the working world. The career counselors include Gisèle Lalonde, and Yvette Forcier.

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Major education project for the City of Lloydminster

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:16:49 -0600

Regina, January 18th, 2010 - The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) in lauching a major education project in
Lloydminster. On January 14th, the CÉF held an information session in Lloydminster to begin the process of
registering students for a preschool.

Bernard Roy, director of education at the CÉF, states: "We hope this project can soon be implemented. For some, it
is a dream that one day will come true. We look forward to working closely with our partners to ensure its success. "
The school project is a partnership between the provincial francophone parents’ association, Association des parents
fransaskois (APF), the provincial francophone community organization, Assemblée communautaire fransaskoise
(ACF) and the CÉF. The first step will be the opening of a preschool and a playgroup. This major project also requires
the commitment of all of Saskatchewan's Francophone community and particularly those who live in and around
Lloydminster.

"This is a historic meeting! We are proud to support francophones parents of Lloydminster in setting up a play group
and preschool. We are ready to assist the parents so that one day, this community will have access to a Francophone
school," says Colette Lavallée, member of the Board of Directors of the APF and resident of Delmas, SK.
According to André Moquin, elected representative of the ACF in education : "Francophones living in Lloydminster
deserve more services in French. The ACF will explore the possibility of gathering French speakers in Lloydminster
and the surrounding area. "

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A BREAKTHROUGH FOR ÉCOLE PROVIDENCE

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:04:01 -0600

Regina, December 7^th, 2009 - Once again, the schools from the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) met for the 9^th Francophone Floor Hockey Tournament. This activity is growing every year and for this edition, 27 junior high teams from all over the province gathered at école Monseigneur de Laval in Regina. The level of competition was very high and the atmosphere was wonderful during the whole tournament. The players fought fiercely to the end. Following are the winners:

Junior boys:

First: École Providence (Vonda)
Second: École Monseigneur de Laval 1 (Regina)
Third: École Monseigneur de Laval 2 (Regina)

Senior boys:

First: École Monseigneur de Laval (Regina)
Second: Team NDV-Providence (Zenon Park and Vonda)
Third: École de Bellegarde (Bellegarde)

Girls:

First: École Monseigneur de Laval (Regina)
Second: École de Bellegarde (Bellegarde)
Third: École Providence (Vonda)

The trophy of sporting spirit was awarded to the team who had shown an exemplary behavior both on the floor and in the stands. This year winners were the girl’s team of école Notre-Dame-des-Vertus of Zenon Park.

The organizing committee would like to thank all the volunteers, participants, coaches, and members of the community, the graduates and the entire team of École Monseigneur De Laval. Everyone’s involvement has made
this 9th edition another great success.

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The 9th Francophone Floor Hockey Tournament

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:46:04 -0600

INVITATION

WHAT:

The 9th Francophone Floor Hockey Tournament

WHEN:

Thursday and Friday, December 3th and 4th, 2009

WHERE:

École Monseigneur de Laval, 1601, Cowan Crescent in Régina

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Over 250 students made by 27 teams of nine fransaskois’ schools from across the province will be present and will compete for the 9th annual Francophone floor hockey tournament.
This competition allows students to practice floor hockey in a friendly and French environment in addition to being an excellent opportunity to socialize and meet other young Fransaskois of the province.
In the evening, the improvisation league undertakes its 5th season. Two sessions will be held involving three schools of the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises.

See schedule below (subject to change without notice)

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YVAN LEBEL ELECTED AS CHAIR OF THE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE FRANSASKOIS

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:38:54 -0600

Regina, November 17th, 2009 – In accordance with the Education Act, the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF) held an organizational meeting on November 16th. Board members elected Yvan Lebel as chair of the Board, and Simone Couture as vice-chair, both for a one-year term.

According to Lebel : “This mandate means continuity and not change. As spokesman for the Conseil, I will always put forward the group’s decisions. I enjoyed the experience from my last term and I am ready to get more involved.”

Members were also elected on various permanent committees. These include:
• Advisory Committee: trustee Murielle Elliott, région scolaire francophone des Battlefords;
• Scholarship Committee: trustee Jerome Perreault, région scolaire francophone de Zenon Park;
• Grievance Committee: trustee Murielle Elliott, région scolaire francophone des Battlefords, and trustee André
Denis , région scolaire francophone de l’École Providence;
• Budget Committee : trustee Joseph Poirier, région scolaire francophone de Bellegarde, trustee André Denis,
région scolaire francophone de l’École Providence, and trustee Élizabeth Perreault, région scolaire francophone
de l’École St-Isidore.

Élizabeth Perreault will represent the Conseil at the Saskatchewan School Boards Association’s executive, while Simone Couture will represent the Board at the Fédération nationale des conseils scolaires francophones (National federation of francophone school boards).

Members of the Conseil scolaire fransaskois:
M. Joseph Poirier, région scolaire francophone de Bellegarde no 1;
Mme Simone Couture, région scolaire francophone de La Vieille no 2;
Mme Céline Desrosiers, région scolaire francophone de Regina n° 3;
M. André Denis, région scolaire francophone de l’École Providence no 4;
M. Jérôme Perrault, région scolaire francophone de Zenon Park no 6;
Mme Barbara Riley, région scolaire francophone de Prince Albert no 7;
Mme Murielle Elliott, région scolaire francophone des Battlefords no 8;
Mme Élizabeth Perreault, région scolaire francophone de l’École St-Isidore no 9.

The CSF is made up of nine trustees elected within nine Francophone education areas - one trustee per region. The Conseil directs and manages the education issues of Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (the Provincial Francophone School Division) in the same manner as the Boards of Education of the Anglophone school divisions.

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MEETING OF THE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE FRANSASKOIS

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:31:36 -0600

Please note that the next meeting of the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF) will be held according to the following
schedule:

DATE:

Monday, November 16th, 2009 and Tuesday November 17th, 2008

TIME:

1 p.m. and 9 a.m. respectively

LOCATION:

Regina Inn, Regina

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MEETING OF THE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE FRANSASKOIS

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:50:58 -0600

Please note that the next meeting of the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF) will be held according to the following
schedule:

DATE:

Monday, November 16th, 2009 and Tuesday November 17th, 2008

TIME:

1 p.m. and 9 a.m. respectively

LOCATION:

Regina Inn, Regina

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that all school board meetings are open to the public, and
that participation is strongly encouraged.

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Francophone schools see an increase of their enrollment figures

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:42:49 -0600

Regina, October 26, 2009 – For a second consecutive year, the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) recorded
an increase in registration with a total of 1235 students. This represents an increase of 4.21% in the number of
students enrolled in Francophone schools throughout the province.

Schools with the largest augmentation are École Ducharme of Moose Jaw, école Père Mercure of North Battleford
and école Monseigneur de Laval in Regina.

All schools offer preschool services for children at age three. Many of them offer classes for children who need a little
extra help and some schools also offer a daycare service. Enrollment at this level went from 139 last year to 187 this
year.

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Welcoming and assisting Conseil des écoles fransaskoises exogamous’ families

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:46:15 -0600

Regina, October 20, 2009 – The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises is launching a major initiative aimed at
helping all parents participate in their children’s education regardless of their French language skills. To this end,
a tour is being organized in the 12 schools of the CÉF across the province. Glen Taylor, author of I'm with you
and Fusion, will talk about the awareness and accountability necessary to face the realities of exogamous
families.

In his book Fusion, Mr. Taylor describes exogamy as the union of two individuals with different mother tongues and
cultural backgrounds. In order to have a programme planning that takes into account the special needs of students
from exogamous families, provides training and develops tools for them, the CÉF has hired a consultant in exogamy
in the fall of 2008.

The consultant’s role, among other things, is to reinforce existing structures for exogamous families in fransaskois’
schools, supporting parents in the social and cultural integration of their children and developping tools for those
students and their parents. To continue this process of collecting data, Mr. Taylor began touring schools yesterday;
he will be supported by Doug Bell, exogamy consultant.

Read the official Press release and the list of visits to schools

The Fransaskois volleyball Open always so popular!

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:24:46 -0600

Regina, October 15, 2009 – 44 teams, over 400 participants, coaches and volunteers were at the Saskatoon Soccer
Center for the 19th edition of the Fransaskois Volleyball Open. The games were held on October 1st and 2nd in front of
crowd happy to meet for the first provincial event of the year.

Quality games and fraternal environment are undoubtedly elements to remember from this tournament. It was also an
opportunity for students from different schools of the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) to socialize and have fun
en français naturellement.

Once again, École de Bellegarde and école St-Isidore of Bellevue were on top of their games. It is also important to
note that the école Providence won its first gold medal for the intermediate boys.
Here are the results by category:

Senior boys

1st place: École St-Isidore (Bellevue)
2nd place: École de Bellegarde (Bellegarde)
3rd place: École secondaire Collège Mathieu (ESCM) – Ducharme – NDV (Gravelbourg, Moose Jaw, Zenon Park)

Senior girls

1st place: École St-Isidore (Bellevue)
2nd place: École de Bellegarde (Bellegarde)
3rd place: École canadienne-française (Saskatoon)

Junior boys

1st place: École Providence (Vonda)
2nd place: École canadienne-française (Saskatoon)
3rd place: École Valois (Prince Albert)

Junior girls

1st place: École St-Isidore (Bellevue)
2nd place: École Monseigneur de Laval (Regina)
3rd place: École Notre-Dame-des-Vertus (Zenon Park)

Participation

1st place: École canadienne-française (Saskatoon)
2nd place: École de Bellegarde (Bellegarde)
3rd place: École St-Isidore (Bellevue)

The trophy of sporting spirit offered by the Association jeunesse fransaskoise (AJF) was awarded or a 2nd year to École
secondaire Collège Mathieu for their energy, their positive attitude, the strength of their encouragement and French
spoken.

The organizing committee is proud of this annual event and the success encountered. He would like to thank the
many volunteers, members of the community and the École canadienne-française. Their work and generosity
were the key to success. Congratulations to all participants and the winning teams.

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MEETING OF THE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE FRANSASKOIS

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:19:45 -0600

Please note that the next meeting of the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF) will be held according to the following
schedule:

DATE: Thursday, October 15th, 2009
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Conference room of the Regional Office of the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises in Saskatoon

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that all school board meetings are open to the public, and
that participation is strongly encouraged.

To confirm your presence at this meeting, please contact Michelle Arsenault at 1-877-273-6662.

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MEETING OF THE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE FRANSASKOIS

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:47:24 -0600

Please note that the next meeting of the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF) will be held according to the following schedule:

Tuesday, September 29^th, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. by audioconference.

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that all school board meetings are open to the public, and that participation is strongly encouraged.

To confirm your presence at this meeting, please contact Michelle Arsenault at 1-877-273-6662.

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Saskatoon celebrates the Official Opening of its new Francophone school pavilion!

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:58:49 -0600

Saskatoon, September 16^th, 2009 - Students, parents, community members and dignitaries gathered this afternoon to celebrate the Official Opening of Pavillon Gustave-Dubois of École canadienne-française in Saskatoon.

The Pavillon Gustave-Dubois welcomes students from Grades 8 to 12, the regional office for Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) as well as community spaces. This project would not have been possible without the contribution of the Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan.

According to Barbara Riley, president of Conseil scolaire Fransaskois (Francophone school board): "Our presence here today marks the completion of a project, the culmination of a dream that finally becomes a reality for students, for parents and for the community. This pavilion will enable us to provide a French education of the highest quality to our students through an even wider range of services. "

"The CÉF has seen its enrollment increase for a third consecutive year. As a result, we need to continue to meet the needs of our students, which includes adequate infrastructure. We are proud to be here, " adds Bernard Roy, director of education.

The pavilion was named in memory of Gustave Dubois, a pillar of the community with regards to francophone education in Saskatchewan. Mr. Dubois was principal of École canadienne-française from 1990 to 2003 before becoming Superintendant of Education for the CÉF. His conviction and dedication to this cause has been widely recognized, together with many other individuals who were involved directly or indirectly with this project.

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MEETING OF THE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE FRANSASKOIS

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:35:46 -0600

Please note that the next meeting of the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF) will be held according to the following schedule:

DATE: Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 and Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

TIME: 1 p.m. and 9 a.m. respectively

LOCATION: Conference room of the Regional Office of the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises in Saskatoon

Read the official Media Advisory

Official Opening of the Pavillon Gustave-Dubois

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:06:53 -0600

INVITATION

WHAT:

Official Opening of the Pavillon Gustave-Dubois and Centre éducatif Felix Le Chat of École canadienne-française

WHEN:

Wednesday, September 16^th, 2009 at 2 p.m.

WHERE:

Pavillon Gustave-Dubois (high school gymnasium) of École canadienne-française, located at 2320 Louise avenue, Saskatoon

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The Francophone community of Saskatoon is getting ready to celebrate a special occasion: the Official Opening of the École canadienne-française’s high school pavilion as well as its Early Childhood Education Centre facilities. After years of lobbying, the school site of Pavillon Gustave-Dubois has become a reality, thanks to an agreement between the Government of Canada, through the Department of Canadian Heritage, and the Government of Saskatchewan, through the Ministry of Education.

Join dignitaries, provincial school trustees, local school board members, representatives from the francophone community, parents, staff and students of École canadienne- française for the Official Opening ceremonies.

Don’t miss this event! A light snack will be served following the ceremony.

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Professional Development Annual Congress of the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF)

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:35:46 -0600

INVITATION

See the official Media Advisory

WHEN :

Thursday and Friday, August 27^thand 28^th, 2009

WHERE :

Saskatoon Inn,

2002 promenade Airport, Saskatoon

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

For the occasion, actor Hugo Dubé will be the keynote speaker. He will use his presence to our banquet to help us reflect on our roles as educators.

During the opening conference, Mr. Glen Taylor, author of I'm with you and Fusion, will talk about the awareness and accountability necessary to deal with the realities of exogamous families. This conference will launch a provincial project for our schools.

Both training days will also allow the entire school staff to question their practices and improve their expertise. As it was the case last year, several sessions are targeted during the two days.

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For the schedule, go to:

http://cefsk.ca/congres/main/?page_id=22

New principal at École Valois

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:31:55 -0600

Regina, August 21, 2009 - The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises is pleased to announce the appointment of Helene Grimard as the principal of école Valois of Prince Albert. She takes office immediately.

Ms. Grimard has been employed by the CÉF since June 2005. She has held several positions within the school division, including Head of Public Relations, Marketing Officer for École secondaire Collège Mathieu and most recently as principal of École Monseigneur de Laval.

Ms. Grimard holds a B.Ed. and an M.Ed. in French Education, as well as a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Saskatchewan. She also holds a Master's degree in Education Administration from Eastern Washington University. Previously, Ms. Grimard had worked as a teacher and school principal for 31 years with the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools.

The CÉF welcomes her appointment and wishes her every success. Her vast experience and recognized talents will help her face the great challenge that awaits her.

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The Education Consultant Team Welcomes New Members

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:25:14 -0600

Regina, June 24, 2009 - The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) is pleased to announce the appointments of Ms. Denise Sirois and Ms. Rosalie Lizée as education consultants. Ms. Sirois will be replacing Ms. Amélie Thériault, who is on maternity leave, and Ms. Lizée will take the place of Mr. Gilles Groleau, who has accepted to take on new challenges. Both will assume their new role in August 2009.

Ms. Sirois began her teaching career in 1994 at Prud'homme School before joining the staff at École Providence in Vonda. She also worked as an education consultant for the Direction de l’éducation française for two years. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Regina.

Ms. Lizée joined the CÉF in 1996 as a teacher and subsequently took on the role of vice-principal, for the past two years, of École Monseigneur de Laval in Regina. She also worked as a teacher for the Francophone Public School Division of Eastern Ontario. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Collège universitaire de Saint Boniface, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Manitoba.

The team of educational advisors has been in existence since 2000. They act as a catalyst for school teams and provide support in developing action plans, with the curriculum, in planning and assessment while providing mentoring and training. The team is composed of Fatma-Zohra Henni, Denise Sirois and Rosalie Lizée.

The CÉF would like to congratulate Ms. Denise Sirois and Ms. Rosalie Lizée, and wishes them good luck in fulfilling their new duties.

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Prince Albert celebrates the CÉF’s graduates with a Celebration Gala

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:59:53 -0600

Regina, June 18, 2009 - On Saturday, June 13, 2009, the community of Prince Albert hosted the 2nd edition of the Gala de la celebration des finissants du CÉF, a provincial graduation gala organized by the CÉF to recognize the contribution and hard work of the graduates from all the francophone schools in the province.

More than 180 people gathered in the lobby of the Super 8 and boarded buses in order to discover the secret location of the Gala. The program included welcoming guests with a cocktail in the foyer at City Hall in Prince Albert, from where guests were directed to meet at the Forestry Center across the street, where they discovered the incredible decor of the hall and the rotunda of the Center. A buffet supper and an awards ceremony followed, during which Fransaskois students presented an array of musical entertainment.

Among the guests present were: CÉF graduates and their parents from all four corners of the province, including Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, Zenon Park, Bellegarde, Saskatoon, Gravelbourg, Bellevue, and Regina. Also in attendance were: members of the Francophone School Board and staff of schools and offices, as well as members of the Assemblée communautaire fransaskoise.

Each graduate received a certificate of merit, and 16 were also awarded trophies in a variety of categories during the award ceremony.

The CÉF would like to thank the Balfour Moss law firm, the organizing committee and all volunteers for their contribution. Students: mark June 26th, 2010 on your calendar for the next edition of the Gala!

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The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises welcomes a new Director of Facilities and Transport

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:58:04 -0600

Regina, June 17th, 2009 - The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) is proud to announce the appointment of Steve Christian Ekoudi as director of facilities and transportation.

Mr. Ekoudi’s responsibilities will primarily consist of organizing the CÉF’s services, facilities and school transportation. He will ensure the planning, supervision and project management of CÉF facilities as well as manage and audit budgets pertaining to facilities. With regards to school transportation, he will plan and coordinate school bus routes, plan for and ensure the maintenance of the fleet of buses while providing the necessary follow-up with suppliers, contractors and parents.

At the time of his appointment, Mr. Ekoudi was a consultant, project manager at the Ministry of Immigration and Cultural Communities in Montreal. He began his extensive career in 1996 at the sales and communications department at Groupe Découverte. Since then, he has worked as been project controller officer of NCO for Bell ExpressVu, project manager for Multinet Communications and consultant to the Société de transport de Montréal on the Opus project.

In addition to his basic training in economics, Mr. Ekoudi holds a certificate in Project Management from the Hautes études commerciales of Montreal and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Université du Québec à Montréal.

Mr. Ekoudi will officially assume his new duties in July 2009. CÉF leaders are pleased that he has agreed to undertake these major challenges and wish him the best of success.

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Norman DeCelles becomes Director of Human Resources

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:56:12 -0600

Regina, June 17th, 2009 - The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Normand DeCelles as Director of Human Resources. His position includes managing, planning, organizing and directing human resources, recruiting candidates and conducting interviews, developing a strategic plan for succession within the CÉF. Mr. DeCelles takes office in August 2009.

At the time of his appointment, Mr. DeCelles was Change Strategist at Farm Credit Canada. He has over 12 years of experience in the field of human resources management. Mr. DeCelles began his career in 1997 as human resources consultant for the Jean Coutu Group prior to joining Farm Credit Canada in 2002 as a senior human resources business partner.

Mr. DeCelles holds a bachelor's degree in business management, human resources option of the École des hautes études commerciales. He has many certifications and has attended several courses in change management and leadership and coaching.

The CÉF administrators are pleased that Mr. DeCelles has agreed to undertake this important role and wish him the best of luck.

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Sébastien Ouellet to be new vice-principal at École Monseigneur de Laval

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:53:27 -0600

Regina, June 10, 2009 - The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Sébastien Ouellet as vice-principal of the elementary pavilion of École Monseigneur de Laval. He replaces Ms. Rosalie Lizée who intends on taking on new challenges.

Mr. Ouellet joined the CÉF several years ago, where he had taught at École Notre-Dame-des-Vertus and École Boréale before teaching for several years at École Monseigneur de Laval. He holds a university degree and a bachelor in physical education from the University of Sherbrooke.

Mr. Ouellet begins his duties in August 2009. The CÉF joins the staff, students and the Fransaskois community in congratulating him and wishing him well in his new position.

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Tom Michaud assumes role as Mentoring Director

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:50:18 -0600

Regina, June 9th, 2009 - The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Michaud as Mentoring Principal. His position includes providing coaching and development to new school principals and new teachers. He will officially assume his new duties on August 24, 2009.

Mr. Michaud has a passion for teaching. He came to the CÉF in August 1998 as a teacher and principal at École Notre-Dame-des-Vertus. At the time of his appointment, he was principal at École Valois in Prince Albert, a position he held for 8 years.

Mr. Michaud holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Regina. He began his teaching career in 1992 at Zenon Park School and then worked at St. Andrew School in Regina.

The CÉF administrators are pleased that Mr Michaud has agreed to undertake this important role and wish him the best of luck.

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New Leadership at École Notre-Dame-des-Vertus

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:48:09 -0600

Regina, June 3, 2009 - The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Benoît Leblanc as principal of École Notre-Dame-des-Vertus (NDV) in Zenon Park. He will replace Mrs. Arlette Gaudet who has chosen to teach at École St.-Isidore next year.

Mr. LeBlanc holds a Bachelor of Education with Distinction from the University of Saskatchewan.

Mr. Leblanc first began his teaching career in 1998 at Lanigan Elementary School, before teaching with Wacihk First Nations. He then became a member of the CEF teaching staff in 2008 at École NDV.

He will assume his position as principal in August 2009. The CÉF, together with the staff, students and parents, congratulates Mr. Leblanc and wishes him good luck in fulfilling his new duties.

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École Monseigneur de Laval welcomes two principals

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:45:10 -0600

Regina, May 28, 2009 – The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) is proud to announce the appointment of Messrs. Rémi Lemoine as the principal of the elementary pavillon and Gilles Groleau as the principal of the High school pavillon of école Monseigneur de Laval of Regina.

M. Lemoine holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Collège Universitaire Saint-Boniface and a Bachelor Degree in Francophone Education from the University of Regina. Until the end of the school year, M. Lemoine will remain the principal of École Émilie-Tremblay in the Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon. His teaching career began in 2000 at école Précieux-Sang in the Division scolaire franco-manitobaine.

While working with the CÉF since 1990, M. Groleau has had several positions within the school division including guidance counselor and teacher at the école Monseigneur de Laval, education consultant and acting director at the École Ducharme in Moose Jaw.

Mr. Groleau holds a Bachelor of Education French Studies from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and a Master of Education from the University of Ottawa. He began his teaching career in 1988 at Ashbury College in Ontario before being a lecturer at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, at Carlton University and more recently at the University of Regina.

According to Bernard Roy, Director of Education of the CÉF: "The two will work together in collaboration with the School Council to provide a smooth transition and ensure continuity in the academic field but also for the cultural identity of our students. "

The principals will officially begin their new duties in August and the CÉF wishes them every success. Their vast experience and recognized talents will help them face the great challenge that awaits them.

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New records set at the CÉF Provincial Games

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:43:02 -0600

Regina, June 9th, 2009 - Over 300 students gathered at the Gutheridge Field Sports Complex in Moose Jaw on June 3rd and 4th to mark the 5th edition of the provincial Games organized by the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF). Students from ten schools prevailed to win an impressive number of medals.

For the 2nd year in a row, École Providence won the French Education Branch (FEB) Trophy for best team spirit and Francophone pride. The CÉF trophy was awarded to École canadienne-française for the greatest number of points raised.

Finally, the Institut français trophy was awarded to École Notre-Dame-des-Vertus, who accumulated the most points per capita with regards to the total number of participants in the games. They also received several honors, including two plaques donated by the Association des directions des écoles fransaskoises (ADEF). These were granted respectively to Simon Perrault for best male athlete, and to his sister, Myriam Perrault, for best female athlete of the games.

A whopping 25 new records were set in a total of 78 events in all categories. Of particular note, one young athlete from Bellegarde, Jaelene Poirier, broke her own records in both the 100- and 400-metre dashes. See the attached list for a more complete description of the other records set.

For Bernard Roy, director of education, these games have allowed CÉF students not only to discover their sporting talents, but also to network with their peers. "These games have become an annual event of fellowship, a great reason to get together, socialize and learn to know each other better while being measured on each other during friendly competition. "

The CÉF would like to thank Moose Jaw Ford, TJ's Pizza, Moose Jaw Market Place Co-op, École Ducharme and Culligan Water who made this activity possible.

Special thanks are also directed to the organizers and all the volunteers who helped make these games a success. We hope to see everyone again in June 2010 in Moose Jaw.

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Open house near you…

Mon, 04 May 2009 11:46:38 -0600

Regina, May 4, 2009 – Several Fransaskois’ schools in the province are organizing an open house in order to increase awareness by the general public. After Ponteix, Gravelbourg and Bellegarde, these events will take place in Vonda, Bellevue and Zenon Park this week.

These open doors offer the opportunities to raise awareness about the programs and services offered in Fransaskois’ schools and also present the results of the provincial exams. This is also the time for those who wish to enroll their children in kindergarten.

Unlike most schools boards across the province, the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) has seen the percentage of its enrollment increase this year by 4.4% hence the need to continue to offer a healthy environment while pursuing the work that is being done for retaining and recruiting students.

This Week’s Schedule:
•    May 5 at 7 p.m.: école St-Isidore, located at 130 Topping street in Bellevue. Tel.: (306) 423-5354.
•    May 6 at 7 p.m.: école Providence, located at 316 Main street in Vonda. Tel.: (306) 258-2181.
•    May 7 at 7 p.m.: école Notre-Dame-des-Vertus, located at 650 2 street North in Zenon Park. Tel.: (306) 767-2209.

As the only Francophone school division in the province, the CÉF administers 12 schools across the province, including a boarding school. Services in most schools range from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12, and students benefit from a high quality education.

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Monseigneur de Laval students join the national celebration of music from coast-to-coast

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:23:49 -0600

INVITATION

WHAT:

318 music students from kindergarten to Grade 12 at école Monseigneur de Laval will perform a concert featuring “Notre Chanson” (Our Song) to celebrate the 5th annual Music Monday – a Canada-wide simultaneous concert to celebrate the power of music and the importance of keeping music programs alive in our schools.

WHEN:

Monday, May 4th, 2009 at 10:55 a.m.

WHERE:

École Monseigneur de Laval
1601 Cowan Crescent, Regina

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

j     The Coalition for Music Education in Canada launched Music Monday to celebrate the galvanizing power of music and to demonstrate how that power is rooted in school music programs.
j     At the exact same time across the country, at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, 11 a.m. Mountain Time, 12 p.m. Central Time, 1 p.m. Eastern Time, 2 p.m. Atlantic Time and 2:30 p.m. in Newfoundland and Labrador, schools from coast-to-coast will be united by one piece of music.
j     The Coalition for Music Education in Canada is dedicated to ensuring every child in Canada has access to a comprehensive, sequential program in music taught by a qualified music teacher.

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Open house near you…

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:22:12 -0600

Regina, April 28, 2009 – Several Fransaskois’ schools in the province are organizing an open house in order to increase awareness by the general public. After Ponteix, these events take place in Gravelbourg and Bellegarde.

These open doors offer the opportunities to raise awareness about the programs and services offered in Fransaskois’ schools and also present the results of the provincial exams. This is also the time for those who wish to enroll their children in kindergarten. The second batch of open door will continue next week in Vonda, Bellevue and Zenon Park.

Unlike most schools boards across the province, the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) has seen the percentage of its enrollment increase this year by 4.4% hence the need to continue to offer a healthy environment while pursuing the work that is being done for retaining and recruiting students.

This Week’s Schedule:
• April 28 at 7 p.m.: école Beau soleil and École secondaire Collège Mathieu, located at 306, 1 avenue Est in Gravelbourg. Tel. : (306) 648-3112 et (306) 648-3105.
• April 28 at 7 p.m.: École de Bellegarde, located at 3, Mgr Jules Bois Street in Bellegarde. Tel. : (306) 452-6135.

As the only Francophone school division in the province, the CÉF administers 12 schools across the province, including a boarding school. Services in most schools range from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12, and students benefit from a high quality education.

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Bertrand Gosselin puts the French language in the spotlight

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:55:30 -0600

Regina, April 22nd 2009 – On Monday, the Grade 5 and 6 students at École Monseigneur de Laval participated in songwriting workshops with Bertrand Gosselin. During the first 60-minute workshop, with the help of the Grade 5 students, Mr. Gosselin wrote about Francophones in Saskatchewan. Then, assisted by the Grade 6 students, he wrote a second song reflecting Monseigneur de Laval School.

This workshop was an opportunity for students to get a glimpse of the work put into song writing and also to strengthen their culture. These creations have helped students become aware of what a melody consists of, as well as what is meant by rhythm, phrases, theme and musical structure. Through song writing, the students underscore the importance of keeping their language alive.

Mr. Gosselin is now touring Francophone schools across Canada. His tour is entitled: "Pour l'avènement d'une chanson en Franche-Amérique". With the support of the "Centre de la francophonie" (Centre for the French-speaking world), he began his tour in Ontario, where he composed and recorded 9 songs. As for the lyrics in his songs, Mr. Gosselin gets his inspiration from words and/or ideas given to him by the students.

As the only Francophone school division in the province, the CÉF administers 12 schools across the province, including a boarding school. Services in most schools range from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12, and students benefit from a high quality education.

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A new Chief Financial Officer for the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF)

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:47:02 -0600

Regina, April 1st, 2009 - The Conseil scolaire Fransaskois (CSF) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Gilbert Hautcoeur to the position of Chief Financial Officer of the CÉF. Mr. Hautcoeur takes office immediately.

At the time of his appointment, Mr. Hautcoeur was acting Chief Financial Officer since February 2008. Mr. Hautcoeur acquired during his career, extensive experience in the field of management and financial services. He began his career in 1986 as an accountant at the Conseil culturel fransaskois. He then worked as secretary-treasurer of the Conseils scolaires Fransaskois - SUD and the Conseil général des écoles fransaskoises from 1994 to 1999. After the amalgamation of 9 schools boards, he became in 1999, manager of services and facilities, position he took up until his appointment.

Mr. Hautcoeur is from Manitoba and moved to Saskatchewan several decades ago. He holds a diploma in Business Administration from the Collège communautaire de St-Boniface.

The CÉF manages a large budget of more than 20 million, which requires special attention, including several major projects under construction such as École canadienne-française in Saskatoon or Monseigneur de Laval in Regina, to name a few.

The CÉF joins together with the staff, students and the Fransaskois to congratulate Mr. Hautcoeur and wish him well in his new position.

Only francophone school division in the province, the CÉF administers 12 schools including a boarding school across the province. Most schools are ranging from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 and students receive an education of high quality.

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Official announcement regarding the infrastructure of the Centre scolaire communautaire in Regina

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600

It’s a very special day for the francophone community of Regina! After years of lobbying, the Province of Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Education, officially announced its financial contribution, which will allow the school-community centre projects to begin construction and renovations at the two sites. Both Centers will be home to the elementary and high school of école Monseigneur de Laval.

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So many talented artists at Secondaire en spectacle finale

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:45:18 -0600

Regina, March 18th, 2009 - Last Thursday in Gravelbourg, École secondaire Collège Mathieu (ÉSCM), was host to the 6th finale of Secondaire en spectacle. The show consists of young people who produce comedy, dance numbers, drama or music. This year, the music was in the spotlight, about fifteen young people from Grade 7 to 12 from four schools of the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) performed.

The winners of the evening were Joel Cossette and Dereck Blanchard, from École canadienne-française of Saskatoon, who submitted their own composition. The duo deserves a pass for the panquébécois’ next finale of Secondaire en spectacle to be held from next May 28 to 31 in Montérégie.

It wasn’t easy for the judges as talent was present throughout the evening. Second place went to KB JAY, a rapper from École canadienne-française of Saskatoon. The group Band'ados of école St-Isidore finished in third position. While, Eric Chartrand and Brandon Langlois of école Monseigneur de Laval of Regina, won the jury’s coup de cœur of the jury for their interpretation. Another highlight was the MAT performance of École secondaire Collège Mathieu who entertained the crowd during the judges deliberation.

With the collaboration of the Conseil culturel fransaskois, the participating artists had the chance to meet Ms. Annette Campagne, a renowned singer who gave them some advice to improve their performance and presence on stage. A highly appreciated and beneficial activity for participants.

The CÉF would like to thank its partners for their support, as well as staff and students of École secondaire Collège Mathieu for their hospitality, volunteers, judges, not to mention the audience. Without their contribution, the 6th edition of Secondaire en spectacle couldn’t have been a success. Congratulations to all artists.

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The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises has a new Superintendant of Education

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:57:22 -0600

Regina, March 12th, 2009 - The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) is pleased to announce the assignment of Ms. Frankie LaClare to the position of Superintendent of Education.

Prior to her appointment, Ms. LaClare occupied since June 2008, the position of acting superintendent of Education. She will now take active responsibility; as well as continue to handle students services.

Ms. LaClare joined the CÉF in 2004 as a counselor before becoming coordinator of Student Services in 2007. Ms. LaClare holds a Bachelor degree and Master degree in Education and a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, both three degrees are from the University of Saskatchewan.

Ms. LaClare will officially begin her new duties on April 1st, 2009. CÉF leaders rejoice that she has agreed to tackle these major challenges and wish her the best success.

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The 12th edition of the Science Fair and the Fransaskoise finale of Secondaire en spectacle

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Media advisory

INVITATION

WHAT:   The 12th edition of the Science Fair and the Fransaskoise finale of Secondaire en spectacle

WHEN:        Thursday and Friday, March 12th and 13th, 2009

WHERE:    École secondaire Collège Mathieu
                 306, 1 avenue Est, Gravelbourg

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Students from Grade 4 to 12 of 10 schools of the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises will present over 60 projects. The winner will go to the national finale next spring.

In the evening, the Fransaskoise finale of Secondaire en spectacle will feature 9 shows. The winning number will travel to Quebec in May for the Quebecois’ finale.

In total over 100 participants and escorts will gather in école secondaire Collège Mathieu for these two days of activities, so they can have fun in French.
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CONSEIL SCOLAIRE FRANSASKOIS’S MEETING

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Please note that the next meeting of the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF) will be held on Tuesday February 24th, 2009 at 9 a.m. from the Regina Inn.
We take this opportunity to remind you that all the school board meetings are open to the public, and that it is strongly encouraged to participate.
To confirm your presence at this meeting, please contact Michelle Arsenault at 1-877-273-6662.

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A big surprise at the Fransaskois’ Curling Tournament

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:31:56 -0600

Regina, February 12th, 2009 - The 5th edition of this annual tournament was held at the Zenon Park’s curling arena on February 5th and 6th 2009. A record of 18 teams from 6 different schools came to this event organized by the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF).

Here are the official results:

Junior Category

First position: Lavalois
(école Valois from Prince Albert and école Monseigneur de Laval from Regina)
Second position: École canadienne-française from Saskatoon

Senior Category

First position: école Notre-Dame-des-Vertus from Zenon Park
Second position: école St-Isidore from Bellevue

Congratulations to all participants, you can be proud of your efforts and your performance! Sincere thanks to the volunteers, the participants, the community members and école Notre-Dame-des-Vertus for making this event a success. Your encouragement and your help are wanted. Congratulations to the winners!

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Open house near you

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:02:58 -0600

Did you know that you have access to a francophone school ? To know more about our programs, services and extra-curricular activities, you're invited to our open door.

February 9 at 7 p.m.: école Valois located on 449-10 Street Est, Prince Albert. Phone: (306) 763-0230
February 10 at 6:30 p.m.: École canadienne-française, pavillon élémentaire on 1407 Albert street, Saskatoon. Phone: (306) 653-8498
February 11 at 7p.m.: École canadienne-française, pavillon secondaire on 2410 Woodward avenue, Saskatoon. Phone: (306) 955-3983
February 12 at 7p.m.: école Père Mercure, 1881-99 Street, North Battleford. Phone: (306) 445-2490

Information: 1-877-273-6661

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Andrew Pearce stands out again!

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:07:56 -0600

Regina, January 23th, 2009 – Andrew Pearce, a Grade 11 student from the École canadienne-française of Saskatoon, wins 1st place in the junior category (Grade 10 to 12) of the Dictée des Amériques. Indeed, for a second consecutive year Andrew will represent the Conseil des écoles fransaskoise (CÉF) at the grand finale to be held in Quebec city April 25th, 2009. Gabrielle Dufresne, a Grade 12 student at école Monseigneur de Laval, finished second.

The Dictée des Amériques is an international dictation competition of French language. Each year, nearly 130 finalists from all over the world meet in Quebec to compete in a friendly competition that evaluates their knowledge of spelling and grammar.

The CÉF has taken the initiative to test the talents of students from Grade 7 to 9. The provincial winner is Geoffrey Carter, a Grade 9 student at École canadienne-française. Congratulations to the other winners: Nicholas Gaudet, Grade 8 at école St-Isidore and to Marc Dumont, Grade 7 at école Monseigneur de Laval.

The CÉF is pleased with the performance of its students and encourages everyone to participate again next year. Congratulations to participants and winners!

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A nice retreat for grade 10 and 11 students

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:17:04 -0600

Regina, January 21th, 2009 – Career Counseling Services of the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) are organizing a retreat for grade10 and 11 students from the South of the province, in Regina on February 2, 2009 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and for students from the North, in Saskatoon on February 3, 2009.

The general objectives of the day are to have students reflect on their personal quest for identity, to support students in their career path using the principles of Choice Theory, to provide practical tools for effective career decision-making and to encourage francophone culture, language, and identity in relation to career decision making.

During the retreat, students will also take the GROP exam, which will help them better understand their general interests as well as the activities and occupations that suit them.

The CÉF is the only francophone school division in Saskatchewan, gathering 12 schools across the province. Career counseling services are available since 2000 and aim to educate and accompany high school students in order to guide them in selecting courses and help them explore their career options, for postsecondary education as well as for the working world. The career counselors’ team includes Luc Bertrand, Gisèle Lalonde and Yvette Forcier.

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New Director of Education named

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Regina, December 12th, 2008 - The Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF) is proud to announce today that Mr. Bernard Roy has been appointed Director of Education of the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF). Mr. Roy will begin his new role in January 1, 2009.

In July 2008, the CSF began its search for a new Director of Education following the criteria under the Education Act of the Ministry of Education and the profile sought by the Board. The CSF then undertook a well thought-out, rigorous and transparent selection process and is now unanimously certain that it has chosen the candidate who best fits the criteria it established, and is satisfied with the results.

“We are very pleased to have appointed Mr. Roy to this position,” said Barbara Riley, CSF’s president. “He knows the CSF, the CÉF, and its employees well, and will be in a position to ensure continuity and leadership with regards to the current projects and the success of our students.”

Mr. Roy had been Acting Director of Education for the CÉF since February 2008. During his career, he has acquired a vast experience in the field of education and educational administration. He began his career as a teacher, worked as Dean of Students at Collège Mathieu from 1982 to 1985, then as high school principal from 1989 to 1999. From 1999 to 2000, he was principal at École Monseigneur de Laval, and from 2000 to 2008, held the position of Superintendant of Education for the CÉF.

He obtained his Bachelor of Arts (History and Curriculum Studies) in 1979, and went on to obtain a “Professional A” teaching certificate in 1984 from the University of Regina, as well as a Masters in Educational Administration from the University of Ottawa in 1993. Throughout his career, Mr. Roy has participated in many committees and boards of directors.

The CSF joins together with the staff, students and the Fransaskois community in general to congratulate Mr. Roy and wish him well in his new position.

Only francophone school division in the province, the CÉF administers 12 schools including a boarding school across the province. Most schools are ranging from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 and students receive an education of high quality.

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Triples win for école Monseigneur de Laval

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:28:25 -0600

Regina, December 8th, 2008 - Once again, the schools from the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) met for the 8th Francophone Floor Hockey Tournament. This activity is growing every year and for this edition, 25 junior high teams from all over the province gathered at école Monseigneur de Laval in Regina. The level of competition was very high and the atmosphere was wonderful during the whole tournament. The players fought fiercely to the end. Following are the winners:
    Junior boys:
        First:   école Monseigneur de Laval (Regina)
Second: École canadienne-française 1 (Saskatoon)
    Senior boys:
        First: École Monseigneur de Laval (Regina)
        Second: équipe NDV-Providence (Zenon Park and Vonda)
    Girls:
        First: École Monseigneur de Laval (Regina)
        Second: École Providence (Vonda)

The trophy of sporting spirit was awarded to the team who had shown an exemplary behavior both on the floor and in the stands. This year winners were the girl’s team Ducharme-Laval.
The organizing committee would like to thank all the volunteers for their contribution to the success of the tournament. Congratulations to all the participants!

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Young authors in the spotlight

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:50:14 -0600

Regina, December 4th, 2008 - Young students aged 15 to 17 going to various high schools of the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) were invited to participate in a writing contest through their school. The young authors selected have completed a writing internship given by professional artists. The product of their writings will be presented throughout the Troupe du Jour’s show entitled “Les Mots d’ados” (Words of Teenagers).

Several original scenarios were explored by those students in their scripts such as an introduction to a school that makes us discover the drama of a lonely man; a nurse’s phobia makes her monstrous in the eyes of the student; an expedition between friends that concludes with a car chase, an employee of Wal-Mart that goes after super heroes who stole the store...

Here is the schedule of presentations in schools:

December 4th, 2008            December 10th, 2008
École Père Mercure               The Refinery
Where: North Battleford        Where: Saskatoon
Showtime: 1:40 p.m.           Showtime: Between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

December 11th, 2008           December 12th, 2008
The Refinery    The Refinery
Where: Saskatoon                 Where: Saskatoon
Showtime: 1 p.m.            Showtime: 1 p.m.

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Roger Gauthier gets the Award of Distinction

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:51:22 -0600

Regina, December 3rd, 2008 - The Conseil des écoles fransaksoises (CÉF) is proud to announce that Mr. Roger Gauthier received the Award of Distinction at the Saskatchewan School Boards Association’s (SSBA) Banquet, which took place on December 1st, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel in Saskatoon. This award is presented annually to a current or former school board member who demonstrated outstanding service and made a significant contribution to enhance education. Mr. Gauthier was nominated by the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF).

Gauthier contributed to the Francophone education for over 20 years. First as a dedicated collaborator with the parent’s movement where, between 1988 and 1994, he was involved in negotiating the full governance of CÉF’s schools.

As a parent, he served as a board member with the CSF from 2000 to 2003. During this period, he assured the integration of preschools to the CÉF’s schools. This initiative is both new and unique within school boards. Even today, Roger Gauthier through the Association des Parents fransaskois (APF) continues to be a partner of choice when it comes to early childhood field.

Roger Gauthier has made and still makes a considerable contribution to the development of the fransaskois education.

Only francophone school division in the province, the CÉF administers 12 schools including a boarding school across the province. Most schools are ranging from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 and students receive an education of high quality.

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The 8th Francophone Floor Hockey Tournament

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:41:53 -0600

WHEN: Thursday and Friday, December 4th and 5th, 2008

WHERE: École Monseigneur de Laval, 1601, Cowan Crescent à Régina

Over 250 students made by 25 teams of nine fransaskois’ schools from across the province will be present and will compete for the 8th annual Francophone floor hockey tournament.

This competition allows students to practice floor hockey in a friendly and French environment in addition to being an excellent opportunity to socialize and meet other young Fransaskois of the province.

In the evening, the improvisation league undertakes its 4th season. Three sessions will be held involving three schools of the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises.

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Consultations among the CÉF’s schools

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:48:11 -0600

Regina, November 28th, 2008 - The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) has undertaken a series of consultations in its schools across the province in order to better gauge the needs of students and their parents. The meetings were held this week in Prince Albert, Saskatoon and North Battleford in a forum where the topic of retention among Fransaskois’s schools has been widely discussed. Next week will be the turn of Regina and Moose Jaw to host consultations in their respective schools.

Through the forums, the CÉF will be able to determine the reasons that influence students in their choice of a high school, the reasons that made high school students stay in our schools and the improvements that they would like to see at their school. Several subjects were discussed during the consultations such as programming, sports and cultural activities to name a few.

Unlike most schools boards across the province, the CÉF has seen the percentage of its enrollment increase this year by 4.4% hence the need to continue to offer a healthy environment while pursuing the work that is being done for retaining and recruiting students.

Only francophone school division in the province, the CÉF administers 12 schools including a boarding school across the province. Most schools are ranging from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 and students receive an education of high quality.

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BARBARA RILEY RE-ELECTED AS CHAIR OF THE PROVINCIAL FRANCOPHONE SCHOOL BOARD

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:48:15 -0600

Regina, November 25th, 2008 – In accordance to the Education Act, the Conseil scolaire fransaskois (CSF) took advantage of its November 24th meeting to hold an organizational meeting. Board members re-elected Barbara Riley as chair of the Board, and Élizabeth Perreault as vice-chair, both for a term that will last a year.

According to Riley: “ The CSF will focus its attention on a number of important issues in the up-coming year. We must secure adequate funding from the provincial government to enable our Board to fulfill its triple mandate which takes into account not only the academic needs of our students, but the importance of instilling in them a pride in the culture and language, and a sense of belonging to the Francophone community. It is also essential that we find ways for our non-francophone speaking parents to become more involved in the education of their children.” The CSF also hopes to bring to fruition two construction projects, one in Saskatoon and the other in Gravelbourg, added Riley.

Members were also elected on various permanent committees. These include:

•    Advisory Committee: trustee Murielle Elliott, Région scolaire francophone des Battlefords;
•    Scholarship Committee: trustee Murielle Elliott, Région scolaire francophone des Battlefords;
•    Grievance Committee: trustee Joseph Poirier, Région scolaire francophone de Bellegarde and trustee André Denis , Région scolaire francophone de l’École Providence;
•    Budget Comitte : trustee Joseph Poirier, région scolaire francophone de Bellegarde, trustee André Denis, région scolaire francophone de l’École Providence and trustee Élizabeth Perreault, région scolaire francophone de l’École St-Isidore.

Simone Couture will continue to be a part of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association’s executive, while Barbara Riley will represent the Board at the Fédération nationale des conseils scolaires francophones (National federation of francophone school boards).

Members of the Conseil scolaire fransaskois:

M. Joseph Poirier, région scolaire francophone de Bellegarde no 1;
Mme Simone Couture, région scolaire francophone de La Vieille no 2;
Mme Céline Desrosiers, région scolaire francophone de Regina n° 3;
M. André Denis, région scolaire francophone de l’École Providence no 4;
M. Yvan Lebel, région scolaire francophone de Saskatoon no 5;
M. Gilles Pelchat, région scolaire francophone de Zenon Park no 6;
Mme Murielle Elliott, région scolaire francophone des Battlefords no 8;
Mme Élizabeth Perreault, région scolaire francophone de l’École St-Isidore no 9.

The CSF is made up of nine trustees elected within nine Francophone education areas, one trustee per region. The Conseil directs and manages the education issues of Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (the Provincial Francophone School Division) in the same manner as the Boards of Education of the Anglophone school divisions.

Only francophone school division in the province, the CÉF administers 12 schools including a boarding school across the province. Most schools are ranging from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 and students receive an education of high quality.

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AWARENESS WEEK against bullying

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:29:41 -0600

Regina, November 18th, 2008 - The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) is proud to announce the celebration of the National Awareness Week against bullying across the francophone schools from November 17th to 21st, 2008.

This national awareness campaign is a joint initiative of the Canada Safety Council and the National Film Board of Canada, with the support of the National Strategy on Community Safety and Crime Prevention, an initiative of the Government of Canada that aims to help Canadians address the root causes of crime and victimization.

The collaboration between teachers and students is important to develop strategies to fight bullying either in the schoolyard or inside the school. For the occasion, the francophone schools are organizing events designed to sensitize students to this phenomenon.

Several resources are available for this purpose on the Internet but also in writing. For more details on this campaign, consult the website of the Canadian Safety Council http://www.safety-council.org/CCS/findex.html. Please contact us for further details.

Only francophone school division in the province, the CÉF administers 12 schools including a boarding school across the province. Most schools are ranging from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 and students receive an education of high quality.

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Laval en voyage, a well appreciated initiative!

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:07:14 -0600

Regina, November 17th, 2008 - The group “Laval en voyage” traveled to Europe from November 1st to 11th, 2008. A journey that has been widely appreciated by École Ducharme’s student from Moose Jaw and Monseigneur de Laval’s students of Regina.

“Laval en voyage” is an initiative that was established in 1995 with the aim of retaining and rewarding the high school students who chose to complete their studies at Monseigneur de Laval. The first trip took place in 1997 with a group of 14 students who traveled in France. Since then, a trip is organized every 2 or 3 years. The choice this year of France and Italy was done quite easily since students are studying programs that focus on topics related mostly to France.

During those trips to the old continent, young people have had the chance to visit historical monuments but also places they have heard or facts they have studied like the World War II.

For Claude Martel, who supervised the group twice: “It's so fascinating to see students when they discover unusual things, for example in 2002, when the group visited the home of Shakespeare in Great Britain. ”

Only francophone school division in the province, the CÉF administers 12 schools including a boarding school across the province. Most schools are ranging from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 and students receive an education of high quality.

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École Valois, hostess of the next Gala de la célébration

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:52:01 -0600

Regina, October 23rd, 2008 - The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) is proud to announce that école Valois and the Prince Albert school community will host the upcoming Gala de la célébration of the CÉF’s graduates. The Gala to be held on June 13th, 2009is a celebration organized by the CÉF and recognizes the contribution and work of all graduating students from across the province.

Valois’s application was chosen for this 2nd edition because it is the first time the school will have 6 graduates. According to its principal, Tom Michaud, “We must build on the success of last year’s celebration. We must value the commitment of students who continue their secondary education in our schools but also acknowledge the support of communities throughout the schools’ path.”

This year, the CÉF expects to have over fifty graduates from across the province: Saskatoon, Bellegarde, Moose Jaw, Regina, Zenon Park, Gravelbourg, Bellevue and Prince Albert. Several surprises are expected this year. Therefore, mark this event in your agenda: June 13th, 2009, 2nd edition of the Gala de la célébration, live from Prince Albert!

There are three legal and equal educational entities in Saskatchewan: the Public School systems, the Separate School systems and the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises, the only francophone school board in the province. The CÉF administers nine regions including 12 schools across the province. Most schools range from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 and students receive an education of high quality.

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Successful launching for www.cefsk.ca

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:48:22 -0600

Regina, October 17th, 2008 - The long awaited launch of the new website of the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) was a vibrant success. The event took place on Thursday, October 16th, 2008 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bistro du Carrefour des Plaines in Regina.

Among the guests: students, parents, staff members, associations and partners, the Chair, Mrs. Barbara Riley officially launched the new site. According to her: “This change is a natural evolution for the school division which began in 2007 with the adoption of a new brand. This new branding will show to the community the vitality that stimulates the CÉF and its schools, and it will also raise awareness about the benefits of francophone Education among the population in Saskatchewan. ”

In addition to being a tool for promotion, awareness, communication, the new site is also an information tool. Internet users, partners, parents, students and staff now have access to this resource 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For Bernard Roy, acting Director of Education: “This initiative is the result of one of the school board’s priorities that aims to support the development of information technology and communication to increase our visibility, our enrollment numbers and participation of the francophone community. That’s why in the months to come, each of our schools will have its own website. ”

Only francophone school division in the province, the CÉF administers 12 schools including a boarding school across the province. Most schools are ranging from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 and students receive an education of high quality.

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A new record of participation at the Fransaskois volleyball Open

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Regina, October 2nd, 2008 – 39 teams, almost 400 players and coaches were at the Saskatoon Soccer Centre for the 18th edition of the Fransaskois volleyball Open. The games were held on September 25th and 26th in front of crowds exalted in advance by the competition.

Stirring games and an electrifying atmosphere are undoubtedly the unforgettable elements of this tournament. It was also an opportunity for students from different schools of the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) to socialize and have fun en français naturellement.

Here are the results by category:

Senior boys
    1st place: École St-Isidore (Bellevue)
    2nd place: École de Bellegarde (Bellegarde)
    3rd place: École Notre-Dame-des-Vertus (Zenon Park)

Senior girls
    1st place: École secondaire Collège Mathieu (Gravelbourg)
    2nd place: École de Bellegarde (Bellegarde)
    3rd place: École St-Isidore (Bellevue)

Junior boys
    1st place: École St-Isidore (Bellevue)
    2nd place: École Valois (Prince Albert)
    3rd place: École Monseigneur de Laval (Regina)

Junior girls
    1st place: École de Bellegarde (Bellegarde)
    2nd place: École secondaire Collège Mathieu (Gravelbourg)
    3rd place: École Monseigneur de Laval (Regina)

Participation
    1st place: École canadienne-française (Saskatoon)
    2nd place: École de Bellegarde (Bellegarde)
    3rd place: École St-Isidore (Bellevue)

The trophy of sporting spirit offered by the Association jeunesse fransaskoise (AJF) was awarded to the Senior Girls’s team from École secondaire Collège Mathieu for their energy, their positive attitude, the strength of their encouragement and French spoken.

The organizing committee is proud of this annual event and the success encountered. He would like to thank the many volunteers, members of the community and the École canadienne-française. Their work and generosity were the key to success. Congratulations to all participants and the winning teams.

Only francophone school division in the province, the CÉF administers 12 schools across the province including a boarding school. Most schools are ranging from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 and students receive an education of high quality.

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New leadership at École Père Mercure

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Regina, June 13th, 2008 - The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) is proud to introduce Mr. Daniel Blais as the new director of École Père Mercure. He will be replacing Mr. Claude Desnoyers who is retiring in June after several years spent in this position.

Mr. Blais holds a Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Alberta, a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences and a Master's degree in Educational management from the University of Saskatchewan.

Mr. Blais began his teaching career in 1991 first with the Edmonton Separate School Local # 54, then with the Yellowknife Catholic Schools and since 1995 he was working with the North West Roman Catholic School Division # 16. He also has experience as a deputy director at the école Monseigneur Blaise Morand and St. Mary Community School.

Mr. Blais will join the school in August 2008. The CÉF along with the school staff, students and parents are proud of this appointment and wish him the best of success in fulfilling his new duties.

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Only francophone school division in the province, the CÉF administers 12 schools including a boarding school across the province. Most schools are ranging from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 and students receive an education of high quality.

New leadership at École secondaire Collège Mathieu

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:37:11 -0600

Regina, August 8th, 2008 - The Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (CÉF) is proud to introduce Mr. Miles Muri as the new director of École secondaire Collège Mathieu (ESCM) in Gravelbourg. Muri will take over from Mr. Doug Bell as principal of ESCM and start in August 25th, 2008.

Mr. Muri holds a Bachelor's degree in Education and a Bachelor degree of Arts from the University of Saskatchewan. He started his career with the CÉF back in 2000 as a teacher and then a consultant in distance education and IT.

“With the great experience that Mr.Muri has, the CÉF is convinced that ÉSCM will continue to flourish under his leadership and the support of its staff” according to Bernard Roy, acting director of education.

The CÉF along with the school staff, students and parents are proud of this appointment and wish him the best of success in fulfilling his new duties.

Only francophone school division in the province, the CÉF administers 12 schools including a boarding school across the province. Most schools are ranging from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 and students receive an education of high quality.

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