Want to Learn Punjabi, Polish, or Arabic?
The following international language classes are being offered via the online format in the 2020-2021 school year. Once teachers are available for these courses, students will be contacted by the assigned teacher.
PLEASE NOTE: Currently only Punjabi language instruction is taking place. Once Arabic and Polish instructors are found for online learning, instruction can begin and students will be notified.
Punjabi Secondary Credit Class
- Students will earn a secondary school credit equal to a school grade 10, 11 or 12.
(Saturday mornings - 3 hours)
Polish Elementary
- Open to grades 1 to grade 8 elementary students currently registered in a public-funded or private school
(Monday evenings - 2.5 hours). - Please note that this language is currently not being taught but if you have a child who is interested, please send in an Elementary Registration form below.
Punjabi Elementary
- Open to grades 1 to 8 elementary students currently registered in a public-funded or private school
(Saturday mornings - 2.5 hours)
Arabic Elementary
- Open to Grades 1 to 8 elementary students currently registered in a public-funded or private school
(Saturday mornings - 2.5 hours). - Please note that this language is currently not being taught but if you have a child who is interested, please send in an Elementary Registration form below.
Registration
- To register for the Punjabi Secondary Credit Class, please complete this form:
Punjabi Credit Registration 2020-2021 - To register for any of the elementary language classes, please complete this form:
Elementary Language Registration form
Students registering for the first time require Proof of Birth and Citizenship to be submitted with registration - proof could be one of the following:
- a Canadian Birth Certificate or Baptismal Certificate
- a Canadian Passport (not a Canada Visa within a passport)
- Canadian Citizenship Card
- Confirmation of Permanent Residence Form 5292 or IMM100 (verified with a passport)
- Permanent Resident Card
All registration forms, except for Punjabi Credit Class, are to be sent to: carolyn.kelley@granderie.ca
SEE MORE INFORMATION BELOW
International Languages
Program Information
- Offers children the opportunity to develop and/or maintain the ability to speak, listen, read and write a new language, or in the language of their heritage.
- Enhances students’ connection with their heritage.
- Improves communication skills in their language of choice.
- Strengthens cognitive development through the knowledge of an additional language.
- Provides opportunities to learn and experience another culture.
- Languages offered: Arabic, Polish, Punjabi.
Important Notes
- Elementary language program for students attending school, from grades 1 to 8 in September 2020 using the online format. Note: Kindergarten students will not be offered classes until in-person learning resumes.
- Credit Classes for those entering grade 9 to 12 in September 2020.
- Students with all levels of language proficiency are welcome.
- Students need to be committed to learning and improving their skills. Good attitude, behaviour and consistent engagement are expected of every student.