Leslie Frost Public School

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2010-2011 School Year Calendar

Trustees approved a school year calendar for the coming year. School will begin for students on September 7th after Labour Day (staff return on September 1). Christmas Holidays will take place from December 24th, 2010 until January 6, 2011 with a PA day on January 7.

The 2010-2011 calendar has been approved by the Ministry of Education.

The following are the highlights as it relates to Leslie Frost P.S.:

PA Days

  • Sept. 1
  • Oct. 8
  • Dec. 6
  • Jan. 7
  • Mar. 28
  • June 13

First Day of Instruction - Sept. 7
March Break - Mar. 14 - Mar. 18
Christmas Holidays - Dec. 24 - Jan. 6

 

Welcome

Welcome to the Leslie Frost Public School Web Site!

We provide an outstanding French Immersion program from Kindergarten to grade 8 as well as  an exceptional English program from Kindergarten to grade 6 in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada. Together, we are committed to helping students become the best they can be, in a safe and caring learning environment.  Enjoy your visit to our website!

 

 

It's never too early to start thinking about Kindergarten!

cute_babyWe know what this baby is thinking: "Can I please go to French Immersion? I hear it's the best way to become bilingual which will help me get a great job!"

Leslie Frost P.S. is the French Immersion school for Trillium Lakelands District School Board in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Our French immersion program begins in Senior Kindergarten, and Junior Kindergarten students who are headed for French Immersion are welcome to start their education here.

Contact the school office at 324-5602 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday,  to find out more about how to register your child or to make an appointment to visit our school.

Parents do not need to speak French. In fact, most do not.

All children are accepted. They do not need to be referred or pass any kind of entrance test.


 

French Immersion Information

Do you  have questions about French Immersion?

Don't panic if you missed the information night. Call the school at 324-5602 for answers.

Do students or their parents need to speak French to be accepted into the French Immersion program?

How does French immersion benefit children?

How will my child understand what to do?

How do students learn English?

What subjects do they learn?

Is there transportation for students living outside the town of Lindsay?

How can I help my child with homework?

What would be done if my child had difficulties learning French?

Here is a link to "Success Stories" published on the Canadian Parents for French website:

http://www.cpf.ca/eng/media-success-stories.html