English as a Second Language

" As I sit here I wonder if you, my teacher, are able to tell when I am sinking in spirit and ready to quit this incredible task.  I walked a thousand miles, dear teacher, before I met you."  (ESL/ELD student) taken from Many Roots Many Voices (2005)

ESL COURSE PROFILES:

ESLAO

ESLBO

ESLDO

ESLEO

ESLCO

Do You Like Soccer?

See attachment for details regarding an excellent opportunity for our ELLs to meet other students while playing soccer.

Look what's happening in ESL!

                             Semester 2

March 6, 2012 :          Employment Workshop

                                     Flyer_Employment_Leger_new[1].doc

                     Semester 1

Sept. 8/11     Introduction to Settlement Program & Services for ELL students

Oct.19/11       Citizenship & Immigration (Workshop for ELLs)

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Oct.27/11 *    Orientation  Program for parents and students

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Nov. 8/11      Self-Esteem & Well-Being (workshop for ELLs)

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Nov. 10/11    **Multinational Soccer Event for Newcomer Students

Nov.22/ 11     Assertiveness & Communication  (workshop for ELLs)

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Dec. 6/11       Cyber Safety for Youth (workshop for ELLs)

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Dec. 8/ 11    **  DECEMBER 8 SOCCER EVENT.doc

                            PIZZA AFTER THE  GAME!!!

*   evening session in the school library (see flyer)

** see flyer for location details!

Congratulations to.....

Kimberly Enriquez  for placing Second  at the Spelling Bee held at the Mississauga Library  in  November 2009  sponsored by  Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

To view the newspaper article from the Mississauga News click on the link below:

Newcomer aces spelling bee contest

Welcome to E.S.L.

Cardinal Leger Catholic School welcomes many students from all over the world every year.  Recent newcomers have traveled from many parts of the globe to join our community here in Brampton.  We, as a whole, are culturally enriched by the English language learners within our midst.  Our vision in the Moderns/ESL Department is to ensure a successful transition into the Canadian educational system and to offer our English language learners the necessary support needed for academic success.

Contact Information:  (905) 453-2232 ext. 62387

ESL courses offered at Leger