School Board Registration Form 1

Saturday, May 9, 2015
York University’s Glendon Campus in Toronto
sponsored by
and the
Ontario Modern
Language Teachers’
Association
Association ontarienne
des professeurs de
langues vivantes
31st Annual CONCOURS et FESTIVAL d'art oratoire 2015
Table of Contents
Overview ......................................................................................................................... 2
Prizes .............................................................................................................................. 3
Schedule of Events on Saturday, May 9, 2015 ................................................................. 3
Format ............................................................................................................................ 4
How Can Your School Board Register? ............................................................................ 4
Checklist for School Board Contact ................................................................................. 6
Information for Teachers ................................................................................................ 7
Checklist for Teachers ..................................................................................................... 7
Category Placement ........................................................................................................ 8
Hours of Instruction ........................................................................................................ 9
French Language Experience (in and out of class) ......................................................... 10
Rules ............................................................................................................................. 11
Règles............................................................................................................................ 12
Evaluation Form for Festival (morning) ......................................................................... 13
Evaluation Form for Concours (afternoon) .................................................................... 14
School Board Registration Form 1 ................................................................................. 15
School Board Student List Form 2 ................................................................................. 16
Student Registration Form A ......................................................................................... 17
Student Registration Form B ......................................................................................... 18
Information for Parents – Festival ................................................................................. 20
Information for Parents – Concours .............................................................................. 21
Accommodation ............................................................................................................ 22
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Bonjour!
Thank you for serving as the contact person for your school board. Please feel free to contact us if you
require information not provided in this package, or if you are unsure about any aspect of our event.
Overview
What is the event?
Le Concours et festival d’art oratoire is the largest French public-speaking event in Ontario. It began in
1975 in the Ottawa-Carleton area and expanded to a provincial event when the Ontario Modern
Language Teachers’ Association (OMLTA) and Canadian Parents for French (CPF) joined forces in 1985.
This event is an opportunity to integrate public speaking into regular classroom activity and to involve
community members outside the classroom for judging, moderation, and school-level events. At the
classroom level, our estimates show that over 22,000 students across Ontario take part in French Second
Language (FSL) public speaking.
Who can participate?
In order to participate, Ontario students from Grades 4 to 12 must be enrolled in an FSL program during
the current school year. If a student is in Grade 10, for example, but taking a Grade 11 French course,
the student must compete in the Grade he/she is currently enrolled i.e. Grade 10. However, students
who are in a program like IB and have to take French in Grade 11 but are now in Grade 12 can still
participate even though they are not in a French program in the current school year (some students
complete their French credits by Grade 11).
 Students in Grades 4 through 8 participate in a non-competitive Festival which is held in the morning.
 Students in Grades 9 through 12 participate in a competitive Concours which is held in the afternoon.
Please go to page 8 for more information on the categories.
Fee
$65 per student for registrations received by April 2, 2015. The fee is $100 per student for registrations
received between April 3 and April 17. If your student withdraws from the event after April 17, the $65
registration fee will be non-refundable. We reserve the right to refuse late entries. Please make
cheques payable to Canadian Parents for French (Ontario).
Date and location
Saturday, May 9, 2015 at York University’s Glendon Campus, 2275 Bayview Avenue in Toronto. Visit
www.glendon.yorku.ca/english/directions/direction.htm for directions.
How many years has the event been running?
30 years
How many school boards participated last year?
24 school boards and 7 independent schools
How many students participated last year?
289 students
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Prizes
The winners of the Grade 11 and 12 categories will each be presented with a plaque which will be
engraved with their names and presented to their schools. In addition, each winner will receive the
following:
11 – 12
Core
1ST
$500
+ $1000 scholarship*
Extended
$500
+ $1000 scholarship*
Immersion
$500
+ $1000 scholarship*
Francophone
$500
(formerly FSL Plus)
+ $1000 scholarship*
*$1,000 entrance scholarship to York University
9 - 10
Core
Extended
Immersion
Francophone
1ST
$500
$500
$500
$500
2ND
$250
3RD
$125
$250
$125
$250
$125
$250
$125
2nd
$250
$250
$250
$250
3rd
$125
$125
$125
$125
(formerly FSL Plus)
The 1st place winner of each category in Grades 11-12 is eligible to move on to the National Concours
which takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2015. The 1st place winners of that event will each receive a 4year scholarship to the University of Ottawa (valued at $32,000). In order to qualify for the winning
scholarships, students must meet general eligibility criteria as defined by the University of Ottawa:
- be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have protected-person status.
- meet the admission requirements of the relevant faculty.
Schedule of Events on Saturday, May 9, 2015
Festival registration (Grades 4-8)
Opening Ceremony & French performance
Festival speeches
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in York Hall
9:00 a.m. in the Dining Hall
10:00 a.m. The latest time of completion is noon.
Concours registration (Grades 9-12)
Opening Ceremony
Concours speeches
Awards presentation
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in York Hall
1:00 p.m. in the Dining Hall
1:30 p.m.
approx. 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Dining Hall
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Format
Format for students in Grades 4 through 8
Students in Grades 4 through 8 participate in a non-competitive festival event which is held in the
morning. Each festival student will receive a gold medal, a certificate, and written feedback from their
judge.
Format for students in Grades 9 through 12
Students in Grades 9 through 12 participate in a competitive concours event which is held in the
afternoon. Semi-final competitions may take place if a large number of students have entered which
means that some students will have to present their speech twice during the event. Students will not be
notified in advance if their competition will have semi-finals, but will be told when registering and so
should be prepared to speak twice.
Winners from Grades 11 – 12 can go on to compete at the National Concours which takes place on
Saturday, May 23, 2015. The 1st place winners of that event will each receive a four-year scholarship to
the University of Ottawa (valued at $32,000).
How Can Your School Board Register?
1.
Please send us the School Board Registration Form 1 (page 15) by Monday, November 10, via
fax, email, or mail (see page 5). This form indicates your intention to participate and the
estimated number of students you will be sending. No details of the actual number of
participants are required at this time.
2.
Students participate in 4 categories: Core, Extended, Immersion and Francophone (formerly FSL
Plus). Each category is divided into four Grade groupings: Grades 4-6, 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12. For a
more in-depth explanation of category placement and hours of instruction, please refer to the
information on pages 8 and 9.
3.
The maximum number of students permitted per Grade and category is:
1 STUDENT PER 50,000 STUDENTS IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD.
Entire School Board Student Population
(Elementary & Secondary combined)
up to 50,000
50,001 – 100,000
100,001 – 150,000
over 150,000
Number of eligible students
per category
1
2
3
4
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4. The deadline to receive the School Board Student List Form 2 (page 16) and Registration Forms A &
B (pages 17-19) is Thursday, April 2, 2015. The late registration fee is $100 per student for
registrations received between April 3 and April 17. We reserve the right to refuse late entries.
If your student withdraws after Friday, April 17, 2015 the $65 registration fee will be nonrefundable.
Thank you for your participation.
For further information, please contact Tanzila Mian
Canadian Parents for French (Ontario)
103-2055 Dundas St. East
Mississauga, Ontario L4X 1M2
Phone: 905.366.1012 x 4 or 1.800.667.0594 x 4 Fax: 905.625.5570
Email: tmian@on.cpf.ca
Website: on.cpf.ca
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Checklist for School Board Contact
 Complete the School Board Registration Form 1 (page 15). Students' names are not required at
this time. The form must be received by Monday, November 10 in order to guarantee positions
for your students. Forms received after this date may also be considered depending on space
available.
 Inform your teachers of the Concours et festival as soon as possible so that they can integrate
public speaking into their curriculum plans for the year. For semestered schools it is important to
work quickly if you plan to include students taking French in the fall semester.
 Establish a date for your school board's regional final and inform your teachers of this date.
 The deadline to receive your school board’s final package in our office is Thursday, April 2,
2015. A late fee of $100 will be charged for each application received after this date. No entries
will be accepted after Friday, April 17, 2015.
 Email a copy of this booklet to the teachers whose students will be participating so that they can
complete the necessary forms for their students.
 Your school board’s final package needs to include the following:
 School Board Student List Form 2 (page 16)
 Student Registration Form A (page 17)
 Student Registration Form B (pages 18-19)
 Up-to-date copy of Student Record of Accumulated Hours of Instruction in FSL for each
student and a copy of a high school transcript. These two documents are not required
for students participating in the Francophone category.
 Cheque made out to CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH (ONTARIO) to cover registration
fees for all of your students ($65 per student)
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Tanzila Mian at Canadian Parents for French (Ontario)
E: tmian@on.cpf.ca T: 905.366.1012, x 4 or 1.800.667.0594 x 4
F: 905.625.5570
Mailing Address:
Canadian Parents for French (Ontario)
103-2055 Dundas St. East
Mississauga, Ontario L4X 1M2
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Information for Teachers
Should one of your students be selected to participate in our event, you can assist by:
•
ensuring that the category placement for your student is correct (pages 8-10);
•
reviewing our rules (pages 11-12) with the student;
•
providing several opportunities for the speech to be presented;
•
preparing the student to answer two or three questions related to the speech;
•
ensuring students are comfortable with additional vocabulary related to their topic.
Checklist for Teachers
Please RETURN the following to your School Board Contact:
 Student Registration Form A (page 17) for each student.
 Student Registration Form B (both pages – pages 18 and 19) for each student. Please ensure that
the speech title is included for each participant.
 Up-to-date copy of the Student Record of Accumulated Hours of Instruction in FSL with a
photocopy of the secondary school transcript for each student. These two documents are not
required for students participating in the Francophone category.
If a student from your school is selected to participate in this year’s event, an information package
outlining the specific details of the event (i.e. accommodation, directions to the campus, etc.) will be
emailed to their parents as soon as CPF Ontario receives the completed registration forms. This
package will also be available on our website at on.cpf.ca under Activities/Youth Activities. We have
also included information sheets in this booklet which can be given to the parents in advance (pages
20-21).
Questions?
If you have any questions, please get in touch with your school board's Concours et festival contact
person or you can contact Tanzila Mian at Canadian Parents for French (Ontario)
E: tmian@on.cpf.ca
T: 905.366.1012, x 4 or 1.800.667.0594 x 4
F: 905.625.5570
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Category Placement
There are four categories in the Concours et festival: Core, Extended, Immersion and Francophone
(formerly FSL Plus). Each category is divided into four Grade groupings: Grades 4-6, 7-8, 9-10 and 1112.
Category placement is determined by taking into consideration the Hours of Instruction (page 9) and
French Language Experience (page 10).
In order to make this an event that is fair to all participating students, we must ensure that each
category contains students with similar backgrounds and experiences. Please carefully read pages 8
and 9 to ensure that students are placed in the correct category.
Previously, incorrect placements have resulted in disqualifications. Please help us to make this event
a positive and rewarding experience for all students.
Calculating Accumulated Hours of French Second Language (FSL) Instruction
Calculate the number of accumulated hours to the end of June 2014. Do not include hours from the
current (2014-2015) school year.
 For elementary students, refer to the Student Record of Accumulated Hours of Instruction in FSL
card in the student's OSR*.
 For secondary students, refer to accumulated elementary hours and add at least 110 hours per
completed credit in FSL instruction as indicated in the student's OSR*.
*Copies of the Student Record of Accumulated Hours of Instruction in FSL and a copy of a high
school transcript (for high school students only) are required for student registration. If these
documents are not available, we will need confirmation in writing from the student’s teacher of
the total number of hours of instruction in French taken from the student’s previous report
cards. THESE TWO DOCUMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE
FRANCOPHONE CATEGORY.
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Hours of Instruction
Please note: French Language Experience (page 10) must also be taken into account
when determining category placement.
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Francophone
Grade
Core
Extended
Immersion
(formerly FSL Plus)
Students who have
accumulated more than
750 hours but less than
2500 hours of FSL
instruction by the
beginning of the school
year
Students who have
accumulated 2500
hours or more of FSL
instruction by the
beginning of the school
year
N/A
4-6
Students who have
accumulated a
maximum of 750
hours of FSL
instruction by the
beginning of the
school year
4000 hours or more
N/A
5000 hours or more
N/A
5000 hours or more
N/A
7-8
950 hours or less
9 - 10
1150 hours or less
11 - 12 1500 hours or less
More than 950 hours
but less than 4000
hours
More than 1150 hours
but less than 5000
hours
More than 1500 hours
but less than 5000
hours
For students in Core, Extended and Immersion categories, French First Language hours count
towards hours of instruction and years spent in a French First Language school count for at least
900 hours per year (half day JK and SK counts for 450 hours per year).
Please remember to calculate the number of hours accumulated to the end of
June 2014. DO NOT COUNT THE HOURS FROM THE CURRENT 2014-2015
SCHOOL YEAR.
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French Language Experience (in and out of class)
Please Note: Hours of Instruction (page 9) must also be taken into account when determining
category placement.
Boards and teachers must verify that a student's out-of-class French language experience does not
create an unfair advantage over others in the category where that student would normally be placed.
In such cases, the student must be placed in a more advanced category.
Category
General Explanation
1 CORE
The following conditions apply:
• the accumulated hours must not exceed the maximum specified.
• the student must not have been enrolled in any other FSL program within the
past three years (i.e. the 11/12 school year or since).
2 EXTENDED
Students generally fall into this category if they are or were in the following
programs:
• Extended French
• Middle or Late Immersion
• Partial Immersion
The number of accumulated hours determines whether a student should be placed
in category 2 or 3.
3 IMMERSION
Students in immersion programs generally fall into this category including students
from classe d'accueil* programs in Quebec.
4 FRANCOPHONE
FSL students who have had an extensive exposure to French generally fall into this
(formerly FSL Plus) category (including francophone students who are studying in the English system).
They are students who:
• are from homes where French is spoken often or always OR
• have benefited linguistically from living, for one year in the past three years (i.e.
2012 or since), in a community where French is commonly spoken; some
examples are Montréal, Ottawa, Haiti, France, Mauritius, Ivory Coast OR
• have attended French First Language schools for at least one year in the past
four years (in 10/11 school year or since), except if enrolled in a classe d'accueil*
program.
*separate French classes for recently arrived allophone children, students who are neither francophone
nor anglophone generally fall into this category.
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Rules
1.
Speeches must be an original work by the student, not a recitation of another person's work.
The same speech must be presented throughout the regional school board level, the
provincial and national competition.
2.
Students may return to participate in the Concours et festival if they have attended in a previous
year, but may not present the same speech.
3.
The presentation should be committed to memory, but cards with key points will be allowed. A
speech written in its entirety is not allowed in any form.
4.
After presenting their speeches, students will be asked two or three questions related directly to
their speeches.
5.
When presenting, students must not identify themselves in any way, by name, school or school
board under penalty of disqualification. This rule only applies to students in Grades 9-12.
6.
No display materials, costumes, uniforms (includes school uniforms) are allowed under penalty
of disqualification.
7.
The use of a lectern or microphone is not permitted.
8.
This is a speech arts competition as opposed to dramatic arts. Poems, songs and dramatic pieces
are not appropriate.
9.
Gestures must be kept to a minimum. It is not necessary for the head and hands to remain
completely motionless, but gestures must be natural and spontaneous, as opposed to dramatic.
Examples of unacceptable gesturing: wild arm movements (e.g. flapping wings), pirouettes,
kneeling, turning one's back to the audience.
10. For Grades 9 through 12 only, excessive gestures will result in a penalty of up to three points.
11. Students in Grades 4-8 will speak for 2-4 minutes, while those in Grades 9-12 will speak for 3-5
minutes.
12. The time is clocked from when the student begins to speak.
13. For Grades 9 through 12 only, there will be a penalty for speeches which are over or under the
allotted time: one point for 1-30 seconds, two points for 31-60 seconds, etc.
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Règles
1) Les discours doivent être une création de l'étudiant, c'est-à-dire qu'ils ne doivent pas être la
récitation d'un texte écrit par une autre personne. Le même discours doit être présenté à chaque
niveau de la compétition régional, provincial et national.
2) Les étudiants qui ont participé au Concours et festival dans les années précédentes peuvent se
représenter, mais ils ne peuvent pas présenter le même discours.
3) L'exposé devrait être mémorisé, mais les fiches de référence sont permises. Les aide-mémoires
écrits sur le papier ne sont pas permis.
4) Après le discours, il y aura deux ou trois questions qui seront directement reliées au discours.
5) Lorsqu’ils présentent leur discours, les candidats ne doivent pas s'identifier soit par nom, soit par
école, soit par conseil scolaire sous peine de disqualification.
6) L'usage de matériel concret et/ou d'un costume particulier ainsi que les uniformes scolaires servant
à l'exposé, entraîne la disqualification.
7) L'usage d'un lutrin ou d'un microphone est inacceptable.
8) Ceci est une compétition d'art oratoire, non d'art dramatique. Les poèmes, chansons et autres
pièces dramatiques ne sont pas acceptables.
9) Il doit y avoir un minimum de gestes. Il n'est pas nécessaire que la tête et les mains soient
complètement immobiles, mais les gestes doivent être naturels et spontanés, et ne doivent
pas être dramatiques. Par exemple, les gestes suivants seraient considérés inacceptables: battre ses
bras de manière exagérée (comme des ailes), faire des pirouettes, s'agenouiller, tourner le dos au
public.
10) Seulement pour la 9e à 12e année, les gestes excessifs seront pénalisés un maximum de trois
points.
11) Le temps alloué à chaque étudiant est de 2 à 4 minutes pour la 4e à la 8e année, et de 3 à 5
minutes pour la 9e à la 12e année.
12) Le chronométrage commence quand l'élève commence à parler.
13) Seulement pour la 9e à 12e année, il y aura une pénalité pour les discours qui seront en deçà ou audelà de la limite : un point pour 1-30 secondes, deux points pour 31-60 secondes, et cetera.
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Evaluation Form for Festival (morning)
Grades 4 – 8
Catégorie : ___________
Critères
Niveau : ________________ Candidat :___________________________
Super
Bien
Á
améliorer
Commentaires
1. Art oratoire

Expressivité

Présence
 Mémorisation
2. Fond du discours

Choix du sujet

Développement des idées
 Structure du discours
3. Qualité de la langue

Usage créatif de la langue

Usage correct de la langue

Prononciation

Intonation

Débit
 Intensité
4. Réponses aux questions

Maîtrise du sujet

Spontanéité

Qualité de la langue

Impression générale
5.5.5. Autres commentaires :
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Evaluation Form for Concours (afternoon)
FORMULAIRE D’ÉVALUATION
Grades 9-12
Juge: _________________________________
Critères d’évaluation
PRÉSENTATION
*Expression
corporelle /10
*Contact visuel /10
*Mémorisation /10
NOTES :_______/30
EXPRESSION
ORALE
*Prononciation/débit
/10
*Ton /10
*Volume /10
* Pauses /10
NOTES :_______/40
COHÉRENCE
*Structure /10
*Progression du
discours /10
ID: ________
Titre: _________________________________
FAIBLE
1-2-3 NOTES / élément
Emploie rarement
des expressions
faciales ou des gestes
appropriés
Contact visuel rare
Pauvre
mémorisation
SATISFAISANT
4-5-6 NOTES / élément
Emploie parfois des
gestes/expressions
faciales appropriés
Contact visuel
intermittent
Mémorisation partielle
TRÈS BON
7-8 NOTES / élément
Emploie souvent des
gestes/expressions
faciales appropriés
Contact visuel presque
en tout temps
Mémorisation presque
complète
EXCEPTIONNEL
9-10 NOTES / élément
Emploie toujours des
gestes et expressions
appropriés
Contact visuel en tout
temps
Mémorisation complète
Débit lent ou
Ne s’exprime pas
S’exprime clairement et
S’exprime toujours
saccadé
Voix monotone
Volume trop faible
ou trop fort
Pauses mal utilisées
ou trop longues
toujours clairement
Intonations irrégulières
Volume irrégulier
Pauses parfois
utilisées efficacement
distinctement avec peu
d’hésitation
Intonations souvent bien
exploitées
Volume est adéquat qui
soutient l’intérêt
Pauses efficaces
clairement et distinctement
Ton de voix
judicieusement varié
Volume varié qui ajoute
de l’intérêt
Pauses souvent utilisées
pour enrichir la présentation
Structure
Parfois structuré
Quelques liens
Bien structuré
Logique appropriée
Exceptionnellement bien
incohérente
Ordre logique
difficile à saisir
logiques entre les
idées
Emploie un
Emploie un
Emploie presque
Emploie toujours un
*Vocabulaire /10
*Grammaire /10
*Structure de
phrases /10
vocabulaire de base
Plusieurs erreurs
grammaticales
Structure de
phrases simple
vocabulaire simpliste
Quelques erreurs
grammaticales qui altèrent
le sens ou la précision
Structure de phrases
simple souvent
utilisée
vocabulaire varié et précis
ainsi que des expressions
riches
Aucune erreur
grammaticale
Utilise correctement une
variété de structures de
phrases
Répond mais
Répond de façon
requiert clarification
ou répétition
Réponses très peu
créatives
Réponses ne
touchent pas aux
questions
rudimentaire
Réponses parfois
créatives
Réponses manquent
de pertinence
toujours un vocabulaire
varié et des expressions
riches
Quelques erreurs
grammaticales, mais qui
n’altèrent pas le sens du
message.
Structures variées, mais
parfois mal utilisées
Répond avec aisance
mais néglige d’élaborer
Réponses souvent
créatives
Réponses précises
RÉPONSES
*Spontanéité / 10
*Créativité / 10
*Précision, efficacité
/ 10
NOTES :_______/30
PÉNALITÉ(S)
(voir règlements)


structuré
Logique impeccable
NOTES :_______ /20
LANGUE
NOTES :_______/30

Répond avec aisance et
fournit des explications
Réponses toujours
créatives
Réponses dénotent une
grande maîtrise du sujet
TOTAL :_______/150
Commentaries
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School Board Registration Form 1
(PLEASE PRINT)
School Board: ___________________________________________________________
Contact Person: __________________________________________________________
Telephone: _______________________________________ Ext: __________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________
Date of School Board Finals: _________________________________________________
Deadline to receive this form by e-mail, fax, or mail is Monday, November 10.
Please place a check mark in the boxes below to indicate the Grade and category your students will
participate in. A school board may participate in any or all of the categories. This is a preliminary
registration form and these responses may be changed if necessary when you send in School Board
Registration Form 2. Please use your best judgement to predict the number of students participating.
REMEMBER: THE MAXIMUM NUMBER PER GRADE AND CATEGORY IS:
1 STUDENT PER 50,000 STUDENTS IN YOUR BOARD
GRADE
Category 1
CORE
Category 2
EXTENDED
Category 3
IMMERSION
Category 4
FRANCOPHONE
(formerly FSL Plus)
4 to 6
7 to 8
9 to 10
11 to 12
Signature of Contact Person: ______________________________________________________
Canadian Parents for French (Ontario)
103-2055 Dundas St. East
Mississauga, Ontario L4X 1M2
F: 905.625.5570 x 4 E: tmian@on.cpf.ca
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School Board Student List Form 2
(PLEASE PRINT)
School Board: ___________________________________________________________
Contact Person: __________________________________________________________
Telephone: _______________________________________ Ext: __________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________
Date of School Board Finals: _________________________________________________
Deadline to receive this form by e-mail, fax, or mail (see page 15) is Thursday, April 2, 2015.
Please enclose the registration fee of $65 per student, making the cheque payable to Canadian Parents
for French (Ontario). The fee is $100 per student for registrations received between April 3 and April
17. If your student withdraws from the event after April 17, the $65 registration fee will be nonrefundable. We reserve the right to refuse late entries.
Each school board is permitted to send 1 student per category for every 50,000 students registered in
their board. Reminder – a student will be disqualified if this ratio is exceeded and that student CANNOT
be relocated to another category (pages 8-10).
Total number of students registered in your school board: ___________________________
NAME OF STUDENT
(Please print clearly)
GRADE
4-6, 7-8,
9-10, 11-12
CATEGORY
1,2,3 or 4
TITLE OF SPEECH
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Please duplicate this form if more than 10 students are entering.
Total Number of Students __________ x $65 (Early) or x $100 (Late) = ________________
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Student Registration Form A
(PLEASE PRINT)
To be completed by student's French teacher. To be returned to CPF Ontario with STUDENT
REGISTRATION FORM B (TWO PAGES) by April 2, 2015.
A committee will review all category placements carefully. Please ensure correct placement for your
students to avoid last minute disappointment and possible disqualification. In order to participate,
students must be enrolled in an FSL program during the 2014-2015 school year (see Who Can
Participate on page 2).
STUDENT'S NAME:
Given name
Surname
TITLE OF SPEECH:
School Board:
School Name:
School Address:
Street:
City/Town:
School Phone:
(
Postal Code:
)
Ext.
Teacher’s e-mail:
Please indicate student placement in the table below (circle)
GRADE:
4
5
6
7
8
(please circle ONLY ONE)
CATEGORY:
1 (Core)
2 (Extended)
9
10
3 (Immersion)
11
12
4 (Francophone)
(formerly FSL Plus)
Accumulated hours of instruction in FSL to the beginning of this school year:
 Attach an updated photocopy of the Student Record Card of Accumulated Hours of Instruction* in FSL (Form
B contains approval from parent/guardian to release this information from the OSR file).
 Ensure that hours accumulated at the secondary level are counted as at least 110 hours per credit.
 Attach a photocopy of the student’s transcript* and circle the courses taken in French.
*These forms are not required for students participating in the Francophone category.
NOTE: Need clarification? Please speak to your school board contact person before sending in this form.
I certify that the above information is complete and correct under penalty of my student's disqualification from
the Concours et festival d'art oratoire.
Name of French teacher (please print):__________________________________________________________
Signature of French teacher: __________________________________________________________________
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Student Registration Form B
To be completed by the student and parent/guardian and returned to the student's French teacher.
PLEASE COMPLETE BOTH PAGES OF THIS FORM. PLEASE PRINT
STUDENT'S NAME:
______________________________________________________ AGE: ______
First Name
Surname
STUDENT’S SCHOOL: ___________________________________________________________________
STUDENT’S SCHOOL BOARD: _____________________________________________________________
SPEECH TITLE (in French): _______________________________________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN: First Name: ________________________Surname:_________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN: First Name: ________________________Surname:_________________________
APT #: _________ HOME ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________
CITY / TOWN: _____________________________________________ POSTAL CODE: _____________
HOME PHONE NUMBER: _____________________________________ CURRENT GRADE: __________
PARENT’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________
(IMPORTANT: Please use either your child’s or your current email address as a parent booklet with
complete details on the event will be emailed to you at this address upon receipt of this form.)
LINGUISTIC EXPERIENCES
A. What is your home/first language?  English  French  Other ________________________
B. If your home/first language is not one of Canada’s official languages, which Canadian official
language did you learn to speak first?  English  French
C. Are you from a home in which a parent speaks French regularly?  Yes  No
D. Are you from a home in which one/both parents can speak French as a second language?  Yes  No
E. How often is French spoken in your home?  Always  Often  Sometimes  Never
F. Were you ever part of a student exchange program in an area where French was spoken regularly?
 Yes  No If yes, which country/province? ____________________________________________
When & for how long?________________________________________________________________
G. Have you ever studied abroad in French?
 Yes  No Which country? _______________________ When & for how long_______________
H. In the past three years (2012 or since) did you live in a community where French is regularly spoken
e.g. Montréal, Ottawa, France, Mauritius, Haiti, Ivory Coast?
 Yes  No If Yes: Where _____________________When_____________ For how long ________
Did you speak French in that community?  Yes  No
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Student Registration Form B (CONT’D)
I. Have you ever studied in a francophone (French First Language) school for at least one year in the
past four years (in the 10/11 school year or since)?  Yes  No
If yes: For how many years? _______ What was the last Grade you completed there? Grade _______
J. Have you previously participated in the Concours et festival d'art oratoire at the provincial level?
 Yes  No
If yes: What year? ________ In which category? __________________________
K. What French program are you currently enrolled in at school this year? ________________________
L. Do you have any additional linguistic experiences in French?  Yes  No
If yes, please specify what type of experiences (i.e. summer bursary, work and exchange experience)
and the dates:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
RELEASE FORM (A completed and signed form is required for all students)
I certify that the information contained in Student Registration Form B is complete and correct under penalty of
disqualification from the Concours et festival d’art oratoire. I acknowledge that the speech is the student’s
original work, violates no copyrights and I accept that decisions taken by CPF Ontario and the Ontario Modern
Language Teachers’ Association (OMLTA) are final. Evaluation forms will not be returned to the students.
Approval is hereby given for the school to release to CPF Ontario a copy of the card showing the accumulated
hours of French instruction for this student. In providing consent, I also acknowledge that any photos/videos
posted by CPF Ontario or the OMLTA may be widely circulated to the public and may be viewed by anyone with
access to the internet. The student’s name may also be released to the local media and could be published online,
in a newspaper or in other print publications.
Student/Parent/Guardian - please check the box if CPF Ontario and the OMLTA are not permitted to photograph,
videotape or release the name of this student.
 MAY NOT be photographed/published
 MAY NOT release student’s name
_________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature (if student under 18)
________________________________________
If student is over 18, please sign
_________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name (please print)
Student's Date of Birth: _____________________
Year / Month / Day
Canadian Parents for French (CPF) is the national network of volunteers that values French as an integral part of
Canada and is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French Second Language learning opportunities for
youth in Canada. We are the Ontario Branch of CPF. To learn more about CPF and the benefits of being a
member, visit our website at on.cpf.ca. By having your child participate in this year’s event, you will
automatically receive a 1-year family membership to Canadian Parents for French (CPF). In the event you do not
wish to become a CPF member, please contact the office by April 24, 2015. Information on this event is
available on our website at on.cpf.ca under ‘Activities/Youth Activities’.
Questions?
T: 905-366-1012 x 1 or 1-800-667-0594 x 1
E: tmian@on.cpf.ca
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Information for Parents – Festival
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE FESTIVAL (Grades 4-8) OF
THE CONCOURS ET FESTIVAL D’ART ORATOIRE (morning)
The Concours et festival d'art oratoire is an annual public-speaking event for Ontario students in Grades
4 through 12 studying French Second Language in Ontario schools. This event is sponsored by Canadian
Parents for French (Ontario) and the Ontario Modern Language Teachers’ Association.
Students in Grades 4 through 8 participate in a non-competitive festival.
Festival category participants will not be ranked, better demonstrating the belief of the sponsoring
organizations that every participant is already a winner for advancing to this provincial final. They will
each receive written feedback from their judge. In addition, each participant will also receive a medal of
participation and a certificate.
DATE OF THIS YEAR’S EVENT:
Saturday, May 9, 2015
LOCATION:
York University – Glendon Campus
2275 Bayview Avenue in Toronto
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Festival registration
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in York Hall
Opening Ceremony & French Performance
9:00 a.m. in the Dining Hall
Festival speeches
10:00 a.m.
NOTE: The latest time of completion for the Festival speeches is noon.
An information package outlining the specific details (i.e. schedule, accommodation, directions to the
campus, etc.) will be emailed to parents as soon as CPF Ontario receives the completed registration
forms from the teacher. This package will also be available on our website at on.cpf.ca under
Activities/Youth Activities. Expenses for travel and accommodation for the participants are not
covered. Basic and affordable accommodation is available at Glendon Campus and also at the nearest
hotel. Details are contained in the parent information package.
If you have any questions, please call Canadian Parents for French (Ontario) at 905.366.1012 x 1 or 1800.667.0594 x 1 or contact us by email at cpfont@cpfont.on.ca
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Information for Parents – Concours
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE CONCOURS (Grades 9-12) OF THE
CONCOURS ET FESTIVAL D’ART ORATOIRE (afternoon)
Students in Grades 9 through 12 participate in a competitive concours with cash prizes.
DATE OF THIS YEAR’S EVENT:
LOCATION:
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Opening ceremony
le concours registration
le concours events begin
Awards presentation
Saturday, May 9, 2015
York University – Glendon Campus
2275 Bayview Avenue in Toronto
1:00 p.m. in the Dining Hall
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in York Hall
1:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. in the Dining Hall (approximately 1 hour)
An information package outlining the specific details (i.e. schedule, accommodation, directions to the campus,
etc.) will be emailed to the parents as soon as CPF Ontario receives the completed registration forms from the
teacher. This package will also be available on our website at on.cpf.ca under Activities/Youth Activities. Expenses
for travel and accommodation for the participants are not covered. Basic and affordable accommodation is
available at Glendon Campus and also at the nearest hotel. Details are contained in the information package.
If you have any questions, please call Canadian Parents for French (Ontario) at 905.366.1012 x 1 or
1.800.667.0594 x 1 or contact us by email at cpfont@cpfont.on.ca.
PRIZES:
The winners of the Grades 11 and 12 categories will each be presented with a plaque which will be engraved with
their names and presented to their schools. In addition each winner will receive the following:
11 – 12
Core
1ST
$500
2ND
$250
3RD
$125
$250
$125
$250
$125
$250
$125
2ND
$250
$250
$250
$250
3RD
$125
$125
$125
$125
+ $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP*
Extended
$500
+ $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP*
Immersion
$500
+ $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP*
FSL Plus
$500
+ $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP*
*$1,000 entrance scholarship to York University
9 - 10
Core
Extended
Immersion
FSL Plus
1ST
$500
$500
$500
$500
Winners from Grades 11 and 12 can go on to compete at the National Concours on Saturday, May 23, 2015.
Winners at the National level will each receive a four-year scholarship to the University of Ottawa (valued at
$32,000). Details of the National Concours will be provided to the winners on the day of the event.
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Accommodation
Accommodation at Glendon Campus:
Accommodation is available at Glendon College in Hilliard Residence for Friday and Saturday night.
You need to make a reservation if you want to stay at Glendon and you must call after May 1 to make this
reservation. Call the front desk at 416.736.2100 ext. 88547 and leave a message if no one answers. Mention
that you are with Canadian Parents for French (Ontario) for the Concours. Each room provides bedding and a
towel but no other supplies. We recommend that you bring your own soap and an alarm clock.
Prices for rooms at Glendon College (subject to change):
Single room (1 single bed) = $28.00 + tax (shared washroom on the floor)
Double room (2 single beds) = $50.00 + tax (shared washroom on the floor)
Semi-private room (1 single bed) = $38.00 + tax (shared washroom with 1 other semi-private room)
Additional cots are available at $16 each per night.
Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Toronto Yorkdale:
We have secured a corporate rate at a nearby Holiday Inn.
 Holiday Inn Yorkdale (just off Highway 401 at Dufferin St. in Toronto)
$111.95 per night per room for a standard room with two doubles, plus 13% tax (5% PST, 5% GST, 3%
Destination Marketing Fee). There is a $12 fee to park. Website: www.hiyorkdale.com.
 This hotel is approximately 10 minutes from Glendon Campus.
 Individuals must make their own reservations directly with the Holiday Inn Yorkdale Central Reservations
office by calling 1.866.568.0046 and mentioning Canadian Parents for French (Ontario).
 Reservations must be made by April 16, 2015. A limited number of rooms have been reserved at this
special rate (first come, first served).
 Please confirm cancellation policy with hotel upon booking.
 Directions from the hotel to Glendon Campus: Go south on Dufferin Street to Lawrence Avenue. Turn
left onto Lawrence Avenue and head east for approximately 6 kms. Glendon Campus is located at the end
of Lawrence Avenue, where it finishes at Bayview Avenue.
Tourism
For information on tourism, restaurants, theatre, shopping and sports, contact Tourism Toronto at
800.363.1990 or www.torontotourism.com.
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