The work we do at CPF could not be made possible without the tireless efforts of our volunteers. CPF National promotes National Volunteer Week on our social media channels, sends out approximately 100 Thank You cards to Branch selected volunteers. And for the 4th year, we are sponsoring a CPF Chapter/Team Recognition Contest. Chapters and Teams can submit their idea of their dream event to host for their community for the chance to win $1000, $750, or $500 to fund their event. Proposals must be submitted by Friday, April 26 and the winners will be announced Thursday, May 2.
Reminder: It’s also a great time to share our CPF volunteer engagement video and to encourage Volunteers to share more testimonials over the coming months so that we may add them to our story. Click here to watch the video. You can share volunteers testimonials at any time by email at volunteers@cpf.ca
French Immersion/French second Language Educators, Leader and Professional of the Year Awards
Canadian Parents for French NWT Branch is pleased to announce NWT’s French Immersion/Core French Educators, Leader and Professional of the Year Awards.
These awards acknowledge excellence in French Immersion teaching as well as initiative and innovation. We also seek to recognize those who motivate students to achieve their best and contribute significantly to their school and community.
Nominate today - French Immersion or Core French Educator, Leader & Professional of the Year!
Please see descriptions below as well as nominations forms.
Canadian Parents for French NWT Branch is pleased to launch NWT’s French Immersion Educator of the Year Award. This award acknowledges excellence in French Immersion teaching as well as initiative and innovation. We also seek to recognize those who motivate students to achieve their best and contribute significantly to their school and community.
Eligibility
Nominees must teach French Immersion courses (pre-kindergarten to grade 12) in NWT during the current school year (elementary, middle school, junior high, or senior high).
Deadline
The deadline for nominations is May 15, 2024.
Selection Criteria
The selection committee will base its decision on the level of excellence demonstrated in ANY OR ALL of the following areas:
- initiation of innovative and effective French language teaching methods
- creation of an engaging learning environment
- motivation of students to achieve their best and make French part of their lifelong learning
- contribution to a vibrant French atmosphere in the school and/or community
Nomination
- You may find and fill out the completed nomination form by clicking HERE. Please provide all requested information.
- Letters (or emails) of support for the nomination outlining why the nominee is deserving of this award and demonstrating how the nominee meets the selection assist with the award selection process. These are an important, but OPTIONAL part of the nomination and selection process and can be completed by a school principal, school board officials, teachers, students, or parents. Should you wish to submit letters of support, have any questions or require additional information, please email us along with why the nominee is deserving of this award, demonstrating how the nominee meets the selection criteria (these) to cpfab@ab.cpf.ca . Please include the nominee’s name in the subject line of the email.
Recipient
The announcement of the recipient will happen in May annually. We will also confirm the details of the award presentation at that time.
Canadian Parents for French NWT Branch is pleased to launch NWT’s Core French Educator of the Year Award. This award acknowledges excellence in French second language teaching, initiative, and innovation. We also seek to recognize those who motivate students to achieve their best in French second language and who contribute significantly to their school and community.
Eligibility
Nominees must teach French as second language courses (outside of French immersion) in NWT during the current school year (elementary, middle school, junior high or senior high).
Deadline
The deadline for nominations is May 15, 2024.
Selection Criteria
The selection committee will base its decision on the level of excellence demonstrated in ANY OR ALL of the following areas:
- initiation of innovative and effective French language teaching methods
- creation of an engaging learning environment
- promotion of the French language and its cultures
- contribution to a vibrant French atmosphere in the school and/or community
Nomination
- You may find and fill out the completed nomination form by clicking HERE. Please provide all requested information.
- Letters (or emails) of support for the nomination outlining why the nominee is deserving of this award and demonstrating how the nominee meets the selection assist with the award selection process. These are an important, but OPTIONAL part of the nomination and selection process and can be completed by a school principal, school board officials, teachers, students, or parents. Should you wish to submit letters of support, have any questions or require additional information, please email us along with why the nominee is deserving of this award, demonstrating how the nominee meets the selection criteria (these) to cpfab@ab.cpf.ca . Please include the nominee’s name in the subject line of the email.
Recipient
The announcement of the recipient will happen in May. We will also confirm the details of the award presentation at that time.
Canadian Parents for French NWT Branch is pleased to launch NWT’s FI / French Second Language Educator of the Year Award. This award acknowledges excellence in French second language teaching, initiative, and innovation. We also seek to recognize those who motivate students to achieve their best in French second language and who contribute significantly to their school and community.
Eligibility
To be eligible, nominees must be employed in or supporting a French second language program (including, but not limited to, FSL, intensive French and French immersion) in pre-kindergarten to grade 12 in NWT during the current school year.
Deadline
The deadline for nominations is May 15, 2024.
Selection Criteria
The selection committee will base its decision on the level of excellence demonstrated in ANY OR ALL of the following areas:
- initiation of innovative and effective French language teaching methods
- creation of an engaging learning environment
- promotion of the French language and its cultures
- contribution to a vibrant French atmosphere in the school and/or community
Nomination
- You may find and fill out the completed nomination form by clicking HERE.
- Please provide all requested information.
2. Letters (or emails) of support for the nomination outlining why the nominee is deserving of this award and demonstrating how the nominee meets the selection assist with the award selection process. These are an important, but OPTIONAL part of the nomination and selection process and can be completed by a school principal, school board officials, teachers, students, or parents. Should you wish to submit letters of support, have any questions or require additional information, please email us along with why the nominee is deserving of this award, demonstrating how the nominee meets the selection criteria (these) to cpfab@ab.cpf.ca . Please include the nominee’s name in the subject line of the email.
Recipient
The announcement of the recipient will happen in May. We will also confirm the details of the award presentation at that time.
Canadian Parents for French NWT Branch is pleased to launch NWT’s FSL/FI Professional of the Year Award. This award recognizes excellence in supporting French Immersion and/or French second language programs, students, teachers, and/or schools.
This award is open to, but not limited to, education assistants, school librarians, language monitors, school custodians, administrative support staff and others who support one or all of NWT’s French second language programs (FSL, intensive French and French immersion) at the grassroots level. CPF NWT seeks to recognize those who motivate and support students to achieve their best or who contribute significantly to their French program(s) and community.
Eligibility
Nominees must be employed in or supporting a French second language program (including, but not limited to, FSL, intensive French and French immersion) in pre-kindergarten to grade 12 in NWT during the current school year.
Deadline
The deadline for nominations is May 15, 2024.
Selection Criteria
The selection committee will base its decision on the level of excellence demonstrated in ANY OR ALL of the following areas:
- supporting and encouraging students to succeed and continue in French as a second language programs
- motivation of students to achieve their best
- contribution to a vibrant French atmosphere in the school and/or community
Nomination
- You may find and fill out the completed nomination form by clicking HERE. Please provide all requested information.
- Letters (or emails) of support for the nomination outlining why the nominee is deserving of this award and demonstrating how the nominee meets the selection assist with the award selection process. These are an important, but OPTIONAL part of the nomination and selection process and can be completed by a school principal, school board officials, teachers, students, or parents. Should you wish to submit letters of support, have any questions or require additional information, please email us along with why the nominee is deserving of this award, demonstrating how the nominee meets the selection criteria (these) to cpfab@ab.cpf.ca . Please include the nominee’s name in the subject line of the email.
Recipient
The announcement of the recipient will happen in May. We will also confirm the details of the award presentation at that time.
Teacher of the Year Award - 2022 - 2023
Congratulations to Josiane Gallant -École St. Joseph School from the Yellowknife Catholic School Division our 2022-2023 recipient!
We thank her for her dedication and all her hard work for her excellence in French Immersion teaching, initiative and innovation.
Please watch for the formal launch of the NWT French Language Education Awards in the Fall 2023.
Nominations are being accepted for:
CPF NWT’s Volunteer of the Year Award 2024
Annual Award presented by CPF NWT to an individual that has demonstrated exceptional support of French Language Learning opportunities for young Canadians.
Nominate a volunteer HERE.
To our CPF Chapters, Teams and Volunteers, we say THANK YOU!
We cannot thank you enough for your contributions, efforts and ongoing support.
You have made and continue to make, FSL learning opportunities a priority in the lives of students across the country.
Every April, CPF celebrates National Volunteer Week by recognizing individuals from across Canad who have shown a strong commitment to CPf and FSL learning. Their dedication is an inspiration to us all.
See below to view our all-star volunteers.
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