Grade 7FI Trip to Université Ste-Anne
 

The cost of the trip is approximately $200.00.  (This includes transportation, all meals, and accommodations. )  The dates for 2009-10 are not yet set but will likely be in April.  Students will need to be dropped off at the school no later than 7:45am on the day of departure and picked up at 3:00pm on the day of arrival .

For more information on Université Ste. Anne click here.

The objectives of the trip to Ste. Anne are to:

ü     Provide an opportunity for the student to be totally immersed in a French environment.

ü     Provide an educational awareness of the existence of French in other areas of our Province.

ü     Provide an opportunity to differentiate between the Acadian dialect and the French spoken in the classroom.

ü     Provide an educational, as well as an enjoyable cultural exchange.

ü     Provide students with the opportunity to interact with other students who are at the same level.

Students are asked to pack a lunch with them on Monday because we are no longer stopping at Grand Pré to visit the park.

Students will each have an opportunity to write in their journals. They will record the events of that day to be handed in at the end of the trip, which will be evaluated as part of the French term mark. Students are asked to bring a notebook; however, they will need to bring along pens, pencils, markers, and of course their dictionary.

The total immersion begins on the bus. There is a plaque awarded to the school with the least number of English warnings.

Some of the rules during the week:

ü     One has to speak French at all times. A contract will be signed stating that the student will only speak French during the trip. Privileges will be taken away such as missing part of or the entire dance if students are warned. .

ü     No money is needed as everything is included; however, there is a small campus shop on site where students can purchase souvenirs such as t-shirts, pins etc.

ü     Students must attend all functions. They may not leave the University Campus. The university is not responsible for any stolen articles. The rooms can be locked; however, it is not a good idea to leave money or valuables behind.

ü     Students may speak in English when they phone home.  These pay phones are located in a quiet zone. They can use these with a teacher or chaperone's permission.

ü     No phone calls are to be made to other residences unless for emergencies.

ü     The expression Comment dit-on ? can be used for one word at a time.

ü     Hats are permitted on campus but not in the cafeteria.

ü     Students may take 2 drinks and one dessert at a time. They may return for more at that point if they wish.

ü     No gum is allowed in the residences.

ü     No running in the hallways.

ü     Rooms are to be left as they were upon arrival. We will check them when we arrive and upon departure.

ü     No tape or tacks on the walls in  the residences

ü     Students are not to remove or tamper with window screens.

ü     Only one suitcase per student is permitted. Please indicate name and school clearly on the bag.

ü     A $15.00 lost key fee will be charged.

ü     Rules of Five Bridges Junior High apply (No smoking, dress code, etc.)

ü     Rooms must be kept tidy, as inspections will take place.

ü     No English music or books allowed.

ü     Curfew of 10:00 each night.

ü     Busses must be cleaned before arrival.

ü     Students must wear identification tags at all times. They will indicate name and school. They will be needed for entrance to cafeteria and events.

What to bring:

ü     Towels and facecloths

ü     Soap and deodorant

ü     Toothbrush and toothpaste

ü     Gym wear, sneakers

ü     Bathing suit, beach or bath towels

ü     One good outfit (for the dance)

ü     Optional: Tennis racquet, balls, ball glove

ü     Roommates can share: alarm clock, hair dryer, curling iron

ü     Any medication that you need (Tylenol, Gravol etc.)

ü     Pens, pencils, and paper for journals and classes

ü     Munchies and drinks for the bus and residence. There is a fridge available on each floor.

ü     Bring a lunch for the trip to Ste. Anne as we are not stopping at Grand Pré this year.

Here is an example of a typical day on campus:

6:45   Wake up

7:45   Breakfast

8:45   Preparation for classes

9:00   Meeting and presentation by monitors. Class divisions.

9:15- 11:10 Classes, which includes a visit to the language lab.

11:15-11:45  Information session

11:50-12:30  Lunch

1:00-3:00  rotations: swimming, visit to Magasin Campus, Olympic Games.

4:00 Prepare for the theatre show

4:45 Supper

6:00 Journal writing in rooms

6:30-Treasure Hunt

7:30- Musical Performance

9:45- Back to residence and off to bed.

  On the last evening there will be a French film playing for those students who do not wish to attend the dance.

The University Phone number is 769-2114

It is a wonderful week and your children will come home and have difficulty speaking English!!

q       We will have a French monitor from the university assigned to our school.

q       We will be leaving the school at approximately 8:00 a.m.  Students will need to be driven to school as they will have bags with them.  Students will need to be picked up from the trip at approximately 2:00 p.m.