Canadian Parents for French - Dartmouth Chapter

A new, completely free French-language soccer program, "The Kick-Off!" Launched by the United Dartmouth Football Club (UDFC): "The Kickoff: A Francofolie Soccer Initiative."

This French-immersive soccer program is specifically designed for youth aged 8 to 11 in the Dartmouth region. Established thanks to a grant from Soccer Nova Scotia as part of the "IDEA" initiative (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility), our goal is to allow young people to hone their technical skills while participating in an enriching cultural exchange. Great news: thanks to our funding, the program is entirely FREE!

Registration opens Monday, June 1. Please email [email protected] with any questions!

https://www.udfc.ca/content/le-coup-denvoi---the-kick-off

Hey Dartmouth families! 👋 If you haven’t had a chance to complete the survey yet, Canadian Parents for French – Dartmouth would love to hear from you—your feedback helps shape how we support and strengthen French-language learning in our community.

Whether you’re exploring French education or already on the immersion journey, your perspective matters—please take a few minutes to complete the survey 👉 https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeuftkPQbZ9VK.../viewform

And if you can, share this post with other Dartmouth parents planning for or navigating school—merci beaucoup! 💛

🌱🇫🇷 The French Footprints Parent Resource Hub helps families introduce French to young children through fun, play-based, and engaging activities. Early exposure to language learning supports social, emotional, and academic success—and builds a strong foundation for a smooth start to school. Why not give children every possible advantage by opening the door to a bilingual future?

🔗 https://cpf.ca/french-footprints-parent-resource-hub/

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💕 Today we’re celebrating love in all its forms—family, friendship, community, and the joy of learning together. A little kindness (and maybe a little French!) goes a long way.

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Joyeuse Saint-Valentin ! 💕 Aujourd’hui, on célèbre l’amour sous toutes ses formes : la famille, l’amitié, la communauté et le plaisir d’apprendre ensemble. Un peu de gentillesse (et un peu de français!) fait toujours chaud au cœur. 💌

Is Friday the 13th unlucky… or lucky? 👀 In French culture, it’s both! Some see it as a spooky day, others as a lucky one — what do you think?

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Vendredi 13 : jour de malchance… ou de chance ? 🍀
Dans la culture française, c’est un peu les deux ! Pour certains, c’est un jour porte-malheur, pour d’autres, un jour chanceux — et vous, qu’en pensez-vous ?

👉 Un petit mot en français aujourd’hui, ça porte toujours chance 😉

Check out the 2026 Winter edition of CPF Magazine. 🔗 https://cpf.ca/cpf-magazine/

This issue explores a family adventure in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, features a special reflection from a French Second Language educator, and celebrates our donors and community — plus many more inspiring stories and resources for our members.

We were thrilled that over 65 people—including lots of littles!—for a joyful, high-energy celebration of French learning through music and movement at Razzmatazz en français ✨🎉

There was moving, grooving, shaking, and plenty of giggles as kids (and grown-ups!) jumped right in. The energy in the room was contagious and a beautiful reminder that learning French can be fun, playful, and confidence-building—especially when it’s rooted in song and motion.

Events like this perfectly reflect what Canadian Parents for French stands for: creating positive, engaging experiences that support language learning and help kids build an early, joyful connection to French.

Thank you to all the families who came out and made the afternoon so special—we loved seeing the community show up, sing along, and learn together. 💙
More fun en français to come… stay tuned! 🇨🇦🇫🇷

💙 Welcome to our new followers! 🇨🇦🇫🇷

We’re so happy you’re here—and so encouraged to see this level of support for language learning in our community.

Canadian Parents for French exists to advocate for accessible, high-quality French-second-language education for all children. At the heart of our work is a simple belief: learning another language opens doors—to confidence, opportunity, cultural understanding, and lifelong skills.

As a local chapter, we work to:
• Support and amplify parent voices
• Advocate for strong French programs (including French Immersion and Core French)
• Share information, resources, and updates that help families navigate the system
• Build a connected, informed, and constructive parent community

If you’re a parent, caregiver, or supporter who wants to be more involved, we’d love to have you officially join our chapter 💫
👉 Please complete our Google Form to join (link below 👇)

Joining helps us:
• Represent parents more effectively
• Share updates and opportunities directly with you
• Strengthen our collective voice when advocating for French education

Thanks again for being here, for caring, and for believing—like we do—that language learning matters. 💙

Sign up to join the Dartmouth Chapter of CPF Fill in your details below to join the Dartmouth Chapter of CPF. We will be hosting events and activities for young people to promote French language education in Dartmouth.

We are looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces on Saturday for Razzmatazz!

🎵French Concert for Kids, 11am, Saturday, January 31
📍McPhee Centre for Creative Learning, 50 Queen St., Dartmouth, N.S.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝘇𝘇𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘇𝘇 – 𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰̧𝗮𝗶𝘀!, a lively, funny, and highly interactive concert performed entirely in French for young children and their families — no prior French experience required.
If you’re curious about early French learning for your child or interested in helping shape the future of French education in Dartmouth, this event is for you.

🎵 Catchy songs and playful storytelling
😂 Lots of laughs and audience participation
🕺 Movement and interaction for kids

🇫🇷 A fun, welcoming introduction to French
Presented by Canadian Parents for French - Dartmouth Chapter in support of Early French Immersion in Dartmouth.

En français:

🎵Concert en français pour enfants, 11h, le samedi, 31 janvier
📍McPhee Centre for Creative Learning, 50 rue Queen, Dartmouth, N-É

Joignez-vous à nous pour 𝗥𝗮𝘇𝘇𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘇𝘇 – 𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰̧𝗮𝗶𝘀!, un concert dynamique, rigolo et interactif en français pour jeunes enfants et leurs familles - pas besoin d'habiletés en langue française pour participer.

Si vous avez envie de vous renseigner au sujet de l’apprentissage du français pour enfants ou vous avez le goût de nous aider à développer le futur de l'éducation en français à Dartmouth, vous êtes les bienvenues.

🎵 Chansons accrocheuses and contes jovials
😂 Pleins de rires et de participation du public
🕺 Tapez les mains, faites les gestes, chantez!

🇫🇷 Une introduction à la langue française divertissante.
Presenté par Canadian Parents for French - Dartmouth Chapter, en appuyant Early French Immersion à Dartmouth.

What a fantastic resource! // Quelle ressource formidable!

Teachers: Want to introduce your elementary or secondary students to some French from Quebec? Check out the educational guide “Tsé veux dire?” The guide also covers other subjects, such as math and art. Culture pour tous https://ow.ly/FXOf50XZNWM (in French only)