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href="#recognition">What recognition do the students receive?</a></li> <li><a href="#wear">What should I wear?</a></li> <li><a href="#hotels">Are there any hotels/motels nearby?</a></li> <li><a href="#shop">Are there any shopping areas nearby?</a></li> </ol> <a name="whatis"></a> <h4>What is Concours d'art oratoire?</h4> <div class="indent2"> <p>Concours is a <b>public speaking event</b> sponsored by the BC & Yukon Branch of Canadian Parents for French. The objective is to stimulate the interest of students in speaking French and to allow them to use the language in a meaningful way outside of the classroom. The entire effort can be integrated into the curriculum. Preparation of a speech encourages critical thinking, is student-centered, allows students to take different approaches to the same project, creates a bona fide situation for language use, and encourages independence in learning.</p> <p>In the year 2003 approximately 220 students competed at the provincial level, and thousands of students throughout BC participated in classroom based activities which lead up to Concours d'art oratoire. Many districts have included primary students in a festival setting during which the students are not judged, but are given the opportunity to use their language skills. Other districts have incorporated Concours into a mini fine arts festival. It is most important that all students who participate receive recognition of their efforts.</p> <p>The provincial competition is a one day event during which the first place winners in each district compete in their category. Grades 6, 7, and 8 compete in the morning. Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 compete in the afternoon.</p> </div> <a class="pgmenu" href="#top">Top of Page</a> <a name="topics"></a> <h4>What topics may the students use?</h4> <div class="indent2"> <p>Each student should choose a subject in which she or he is particularly interested. The student should be interested enough to want to communicate something about it to others. This should result in careful preparation and in an enthusiastic presentation. The speech may be designed to inform, to convince, or to amuse the audience. Winning presentations in past years have covered topics ranging from the intensely serious to the very lighthearted. It is suggested that students avoid subjects which might shock or offend (e.g., the more controversial aspects of religion or politics). The presentation must be the student's original work and must be memorized, although brief notes are permitted.</p> <p>It is mandatory to use the phrase, "<b>Chers juges, chers parents, chers professeurs et chers amis,</b>" and to state the title of the speech at the beginning.</p> </div> <a class="pgmenu" href="#top">Top of Page</a> <a name="gestures"></a> <h4>Can gestures be used?</h4> <div class="indent2"> <p>A good speaker uses gestures naturally and spontaneously to emphasize his or her points. <b><u>Please remember that this is not a drama competition</u></b>! <b>Costume, support material and props are not permitted and result in an immediate disqualification. Students should not be taking the role of a "Character."</b></p> </div> <a class="pgmenu" href="#top">Top of Page</a> <a name="categories"></a> <h4>What are the categories at the provincial level?</h4> <div class="indent2"> <p>Each school district is responsible for holding finals to determine their representatives to the provincial Concours and may enter <b>one student</b> in each of the following 16 categories:</p> <div class="indent2"> <table width="75%" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2"> <tr> <td>Grade 6</td> <td>Early Immersion, Late Immersion and Francophone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Grade 7</td> <td>Early Immersion, Late Immersion and Francophone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Grade 8</td> <td>Immersion and Francophone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Grade 9</td> <td>Immersion</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Grade 10</td> <td>Immersion</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Grade 9/10 combined</td> <td>Francophone and French as a Second Language</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Grade 11</td> <td>Immersion</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Grade 12</td> <td>Immersion</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Grade 11/12 combined</td> <td>Francophone and French as a Second Language</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> <a class="pgmenu" href="#top">Top of Page</a> <a name="costs"></a> <h4>Are there any costs involved with the provincial Concours?</h4> <div class="indent2"> <p>All expenses including travel and accommodations are the responsibility of the students and/or their districts/sponsors. There is a $10.00 administration and T-shirt fee for students to participate in the provincial Concours which is collected at the Registration desk on the day of Concours. Also, school districts sending participants must be <a href="../../Other/FramePages/f_membership.shtml" target="_top">CPF Associate members</a>. Students that register for Concours and do not attend and compete will be charged a $25.00 administration fee. We would encourage school and individual families to become <a href="../../Other/FramePages/f_membership.shtml" target="_blank">members of CPF</a> to show support for activities such as Concours.</p> </div> <a class="pgmenu" href="#top">Top of Page</a> <a name="francophone"></a> <h4>Who is a Francophone?</h4> <div class="indent2"> <p>A Francophone is a student whose mother tongue is French or who speaks French at home, even if the student is in an Immersion program. A Francophone could also be a student who has spent time in a French milieu or who has changed programs, having previously attended a Francophone school. The intent is to have students compete against others whose language proficiency or hours of instruction in French are comparable. It is the District's responsibility to make the determination. Naturally, all students in Écoles du programme francophone de la Colombie-Britannique compete as Francophones. If the student has changed categories, either from Francophone to French Immersion, or from Immersion to FSL, they may be required to be assessed in a telephone interview by the Provincial Chief Judge of Concours prior to be accepted as registered for the Provincial Competition. The Chief Judge's decision is final.</p> <p>To determine which students qualify to compete in the Francophone Category at Concours d'art oratoire the <a href="../pdf_files/FrancophoneForm.PDF" target="_top">Catégorie Francophone Formulaire form</a> <img alt="in Adobe Acrobat Reader pdf format" src="../../../Images/pdfsml.gif" border="0"> has been developed. This form is recommended for District competitions.</p> </div> <a class="pgmenu" href="#top">Top of Page</a> <a name="recognition"></a> <h4>What recognition do the students receive?</h4> <div class="indent2"> <p>All students who participate in the Provincial Finals of Concours d'Art Oratoire receive a certificate of participation. All winners, first, second and third, in each category, receive medals from CPF-BC & Yukon. First place winners also receive a cash award. Cash awards are provided by Canadian Parents for French-BC & Yukon, La Federation des parents francophones de la Colombie-Britannique, La Federation des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique, The Canadian Club, Alliance Française, and our newest sponsor BC Hydro.</p> <p>Winners may also receive prizes from other sponsoring organizations such as the French Consulate in Vancouver and the Quebec Government Office.</p> <p>Schools and/or School Districts must be members of Canadian Parents for French to participate. Only one student may be entered per District, per category.</p> <p>Independent Schools will be required to hold a competition to determine one representative per category from Independent Schools (in the same manner that School Districts do). The geographic area will be applied to Independent Schools in the same manner as Public Schools. For example, only one student per category from Independent Schools in the Vancouver area, only one per category from Independent Schools from the Surrey area, etc. As registrations for Independent Schools are received, they will be contacted to advise which other Independent Schools in their area are registered. The Independent Schools will then be responsible to determine who will compete for their geographic area in each category, either via competition or whatever method they choose. The following Independent Schools competed in 2001: Vancouver: Blessed Sacrament, York House, Surrey: Southridge.</p> <p>The large categories (determined by registration) will be broken into two groups, each group's judges will select the top three students, and the two groups of judges will view videotape of those top six students to determine 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.</p> <p>Speaking order of students will be determined at random, not alphabetical, and will be posted on the competition room door.</p> </div> <a class="pgmenu" href="#top">Top of Page</a> <a name="wear"></a> <h4>What should I wear?</h4> <div class="indent2"> <p>All students who participate in the Provincial Finals of Concours d'Art Oratoire are expected to dress appropriately, business causal is suggested.</p> <p>Unacceptable attire would include low cut tops, spaghetti straps, short shorts, mini mini-skirts, T-shirts with offensive sayings or pictures, extremely baggy pants, etc.</p> </div> <a class="pgmenu" href="#top">Top of Page</a> <a name="hotels"></a> <h4>Are there any hotels/motels nearby?</h4> <div class="indent2"> <p>The following are motels near Kwantlen College:</p> <ul> <li>Best Western King George Inn & Suites<br /> 8033 King George Highway<br /> Surrey, BC<br /> 604-502-9000</li> <li>Grouse Creek Motel<br /> 9414 King George Highway<br /> Surrey, BC<br /> 604-589-4576</li> </ul> </div> <a class="pgmenu" href="#top">Top of Page</a> <a name="shop"></a> <h4>Are there any shopping areas nearby?</h4> <div class="indent2"> <p>The following shopping centres are located close to the college:</p> <ul> <li>Strawberry Hill<br /> Scott Road and 72nd Avenue<br /> Surrey, BC<br /> (located 5 mins away) </li> <li>Scottsdale Mall<br /> Scott Road and 72nd Avenue<br /> Delta, BC<br /> (located 5 mins away and kitty corner to Strawberry Hill) </li> <li>Guildford Mall<br /> 152nd Street and 104th Avenue<br /> Surrey, BC<br /> (located 30 minutes away) </li> </ul> </div> <a class="pgmenu" href="#top">Top of Page</a> <p> <br> </p> <p class="updated">The information on this page was late updated: April 3, 2006. <br> This page was last modified April 3, 2006.</p> <div align="center"> </td> <td width="80px"> </td> </tr> </table> <p class="contact"> <a class="ccontact" href="../../Other/FramePages/f_reachus.shtml" target="_top">Contact CPF - BC & Yukon</a> | <a class="ccontact" href="mailto:webmaster@cpf.bc.ca">Report Website Problems</a> | <a class="ccontact" href="../../Other/FramePages/f_termsConditions.shtml" target="_top">Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy</a></p> <div class="copyrgt"> Copyright © 2000-2006 Canadian Parents for French-British Columbia & Yukon Branch <br> All rights reserved. </div> <p> </p> </div> </td></tr></table> </body>