Just a quick reminder, Elk Island Public Schools’ (EIPS) third French Immersion public engagement session takes place on April 13.
Currently, EIPS is exploring ways to enhance its French Immersion program by increasing secondary-level retention, addressing anticipated enrolment pressures in Ardrossan and balancing enrolment at the elementary level. Before any decisions are made, EIPS is consulting school families, students and community stakeholders. Already, it’s conducted the first two phases of its engagement efforts, which each included a public meeting and an online survey. Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their thoughts. The Division used the input to create a vision for the EIPS French Immersion program and a potential draft solution.
Now, EIPS wants to hear from you again. Join us April 13 to hear more about the French Immersion vision and discuss the potential draft solution—its strengths, challenges and ways to make it better. All EIPS French Immersion families, students and community members are invited to attend. Attendees will also review what was heard during previous engagement sessions and have a chance to ask questions and offer additional feedback.
To complement the engagement session, below are two background documents. EIPS encourages you to read both before the meeting on April 13.
Questions and Answers: From the French Immersion Public Engagement
What We Heard Report: French Immersion Engagement No. 2
Details: Public Engagement Session No. 3
Date: April 13, 2023
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Davidson Creek Elementary; 360 Davenport Dr.; Sherwood Park
Room: gymnasium
*childcare provided
Can’t make the meeting? That’s OK. You can still provide input by completing an online survey—open from April 14-24. EIPS will send the survey link to the school community, post it online and share it through social media on April 14.
EIPS encourages everyone to review both the What We Heard Report and Q&A document, attend the upcoming public engagement session and share their thoughts. The Division will use the feedback to inform next steps and fine-tune the community-derived solution. For more information, or to subscribe for updates, visit eips.ca.
We look forward to seeing you there!