Le Français at Holy Name of Mary C.S.S

HNM offers the Core French program to students in Grade 9-12.  Students who pursue French from Grade 9-12 will receive a French Certificate upon graduation, acknowledging their proficiency and commitment to the language.    

All students in Grade 9 are required to enroll in French. In order to assist students with selecting the most suitable program (academic or applied), all students write a diagnostic test in September.

Core French – Grade 9 Academic (FSF 1D1)

This course emphasizes the further development of oral communication, reading, and writing skills. Students will build on and apply their knowledge of French while exploring a variety of themes, such as relationships, social trends, and careers. Thematic readings, which include a selection of short stories, articles, and poems, will serve as stepping stones to oral and written activities.

Topics covered include French music, films, cuisine and short stories

Core French – Grade 9 Applied (FSF 1P1)

This course emphasizes the concurrent development of oral communication, reading, and writing skills, using a broad-based theme such as the media. Students will enhance their ability to understand and speak French through conversations, discussions, and presentations. They will also read short stories, articles, poems, and songs, and write brief descriptions, letters, dialogues, and invitations.

Topics covered include French music, films, cuisine and short stories

Core French –Grade 10 Academic (FSF 2D1)

This course enables students to increase their knowledge of the French language, further develop their language skills, and deepen their understanding and appreciation of francophone culture around the world. Exploring a variety of themes, students will develop and apply critical thinking skills in discussion, in their analysis and interpretation of texts, and in their own writing.

Topics covered include French music, films, novels (Le Petit Nicolas)

*Prerequisite Core French Grade 9 Academic

Core French – Grade 11 University Preparation (FSF 3U1)

This course draws on a variety of themes to promote extensive development of reading and writing skills and to reinforce oral communication skills. Students will gain a greater understanding of French-speaking cultures in Canada and around the world through their reading of a variety of materials, including a short novel or a play. Students will produce various written assignments, including a formal essay. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course.

Topics covered include novels (Le Fantôme de l’Opéra, Le Petit Prince) music, films, cuisine, trip to a French restaurant –Le Papillon 

*Prerequisite Core French Grade 10 Academic 

Core French – Grade 12 University Preparation (FSF 4U1)

This course draws on a variety of themes to promote extensive development of French language skills. Students will consolidate their oral skills as they discuss literature, culture, and current issues. They will read a variety of texts and will write a formal essay. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course.

Topics covered include French plays (Carmen, Zone), music, films, writing a résumé, translation, culture, trip to a theatre in Toronto to watch a French play

*Prerequisite Core French Grade 11 Academic

Extra curricular

Le Club Franco-FUN!

One Wednesday of each month students come together to celebrate le Français!  Le Club is offered to ALL students at Holy Name of Mary who want to learn and enjoy some French culture.

Calendrier  2009-2010 Novembre – Un film : Chocolat Décembre –La Cuisine Janvier – La langage et jeux Février –La mode Mars –L’art et la semaine de français à HNM Avril – Les jeux dehors Mai – La Cuisine et célébration de l’année 2009-2010

Concours Oratoire

Students in Grade 9-12 are welcomed to enter into the French Speaking Contest.  Students must write, memorize and present a 3-5 minute speech.  Judging is done locally, provincially then nationally.