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Wednesday, April 06, 2011
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Halton Catholic Board Recognizes Top Student Public Speakers
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Following the annual Board-wide regional elementary public speaking competitions, held this year on March 24 (French) and March 31 (English), the Halton Catholic District School Board is proud to recognize the following top student presenter in each division:
| WEST DIVISION (all Burlington elementary schools) |
Jasmine Labelle |
7 |
Canadian Martyrs School, Burlington |
Wabi Sabi – Simply Imperfect |
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| EAST DIVISION (all Oakville elementary schools) |
Julia Edgar |
8 |
Holy Family School, Oakville |
Technological Advancements |
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| NORTH DIVISION (Acton, Georgetown, and Milton elementary schools) |
Victoria Ferraro |
8 |
Our Lady of Fatima School, Milton |
Why Life is so Precious |
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| CORE FRENCH JUNIOR DIVISION |
Nicolas Noblecilla |
5 |
Pope John Paul II School, Oakville |
“Ma chienne Amy” (My Dog Amy) |
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| CORE FRENCH INTERMEDIATE DIVISION |
Julia Ciriello |
8 |
St. John School, Oakville |
“Roald Dahl” (Roald Dahl) |
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| EXTENDED FRENCH JUNIOR DIVISION |
Julia McKenna |
6 |
Guardian Angels School, Milton |
“Les bleu jeans” (Blue Jeans) |
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| EXTENDED FRENCH INTERMEDIATE DIVISION |
Nathan Duarte |
7 |
Guardian Angels School, Milton |
“Les serpents” (Snakes) |
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| FRENCH IMMERSION GRADES 4 -8 DIVISION |
Verena Guirguis |
6 |
St. Joseph School, Oakville |
“La technologie” (Technology) |
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The top French student public speakers will now proceed to the Provincial level to participate in the Festival D’Art Oratoire, which will be held at Glendon College Campus of York University on May 7, 2011. The Festival is co-sponsored by the Ontario Modern Language Teachers Association and Canadian Parents for French.
The school and regional level public speaking competitions develop oratory skills, self-confidence and are a great experience for students to have a chance to stand up in front of an audience and communicate their ideas.
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About the Halton Catholic
District School Board
The Halton Catholic District School Board is a model learning community, widely recognized as distinctively Catholic, that provides exceptional educational experiences and services to over 29,000 students of all ages. God’s call to love and to serve is nurtured in staff and students in 41 elementary schools, 8 secondary schools and 3 continuing education facilities, serving the communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville. As a provincial leader in student achievement in literacy and numeracy, as well as Special Education, the Board is an exciting and dynamic place to learn, work, and grow.
For further
information please contact:
Canadian Martyrs School, Burlington
Principal: Martin Rokowski (905) 336-5792
Guardian Angels School, Milton
Principal: Camillo Cipriano (905) 876-2386
Holy Family School, Oakville
Principal: Jennifer Yust (905) 845-6987
Our Lady of Fatima School, Milton
Principal: Carol Caverley (905) 864-0720
Pope John Paul II School, Oakville
Principal: Michael Starr (905) 827-8894
St. Joan of Arc School, Oakville
Principal: John Susi (905) 847-3581
St. John School, Oakville
Principal: Elizabeth Gurowka (905) 844-3111
St. Joseph School, Oakville
Principal: Rosanna LoPresti (905) 827-4231
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