Fostering social connexions that enhance students' bilingual journey

DEC 08 | All day

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The objective of the day is to introduce Gr5 students to the MS experience and to pair them with Gr7 peers in order to inspire them to continue their bilingual journey at LFSF.

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The program

11am Arrival

Arrival of Gr5 students at ORT

11am-12:30pm Lunch and social time

Lunch and initial connection of between Gr5 students and their Gr7 buddy

Play-based activities will guide the conversation and help initiate the connection.

12:30pm - 3pm: Sports activities

Gr5 students will be our VIP's on DEC 08 and will be invited to be the first ones to use our brand new climbing wall*! Dedicated professionals will be training our buddying climbers. 

While some students get familiarized with our new and wonderful asset, others are teamed and involved in various sports activities.

* the construction of our beautiful Climbing wall was made possible thanks to generous donations to the LFSF Annual Fund. It is sponsored by Decathlon.

3pm-4pm: Workshops

Gr5 students are then given the opportunity to follow a workshop led by an ORT teacher around various subjects.

From 3:30pm, their parents are invited to join us on the ORT campus in accordance with LFSF protocols.

4pm - 4:30pm : Gathering in the Theatre Erick Moreau and campus tour

Head of School Emmanuel Texier will welcome students and their parents in our beautiful auditorium. Following his remarks, they will be able to get a tour of the campus guided by Gr7 students.

5pm : Climbing wall demonstration by Gr5 students and Official Inauguration of the LFSF Climbing Wall

 

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What is LFSF Forward and Why is it important 

The LFSF program encompasses multiple phases of a child's education. Each transition can generate questions or concerns for students and their parents. 

When students have a positive and connected experience in anticipation of this transition, they experience a sense of belonging that supports learning in and out of the classroom as well as deepens their friendships and social networks.  

This LFSF Forward program aims at providing

• the structure for children to make real connections with their older peers and
• the information for both students and their parents 

to support their decision making and inspire them to continue their bilingual journey.

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What's the next step

DEC 08 is just the first step in this program.

Parents and students will be invited to attend an information session to present practical and academic information pertaining to this important transition. Details to follow.