1. QUEBEC
MAY 4 -11

2. Purpose of this trip is…
To give participants a genuine opportunity to use their French conversational skills in a real context
To provide an understanding of Quebec culture through a variety of learning experiences
To provide a blend of Educational, Cultural and Physical activities “en Français”

3. Purpose… To help develop skills as a traveler
To provide an interactive, hands-on Nature and Cultural experience
To help participants become more responsible and independent
To experience the interactive dimensions of group living

4. This field trip is an extra-curricular activity
It is therefore outside the present school curriculum
It compliments it but….
It is a CHOICE and NOT MANDATORY!
Your child can still have a successful Grade 8 year without going on this trip

5. Do not feel pressured…
To send your child on such a trip if you feel he/she is not ready emotionally and/or socially
If your child does not express a desire to go on this trip
If your child is feeling ambivalent or has any doubts about going
More of these trips will be offered at high school, most much better than this one!
Some students need more maturity to take part and appreciate this sort of field trip. Pressuring them to take part, in the hope that it will mature will not work.

6. No pressure please! This experience is intense!
Students need to be motivated to take part
Some students are not ready to fully take advantage of this trip
Sending them in the hope they will mature into it will not work

7. May
2019

8. Expectations Strict Maximum of 30 students set by the Auberge
Participants must demonstrate a willingness to learn and speak French
Must demonstrate a consistent effort to apply and improve their French communication skills on a daily basis
Must demonstrate a consistent effort to speak French in class without prompting from the teacher

9. Expectations (continued)
Participants must be responsible and mature enough to take responsibility for his/her behaviour
Must demonstrate good social and emotional skills

10. We require an expression of interest from participants by June 22nd
Can be done in many ways:
A one page essay
PowerPoint/Prezi
Video
Skit, etc.
Use your imagination but remember that we are looking for your answers. Think quality over quantity and not special effects!

11. Prospective participants must provide their expression of interest by June 22nd
Why do you want to go to Quebec?
What do you want to get out of this trip?
What skills will you use to make this trip memorable?
How will you use these skills on the trip?
How will you contribute positively to this trip?

12. Oral interview and keeping of a “Journal de Quebec” - diary
Oral interview will be done no later than end of January 2019
Conducted by Mme Theriault, Mr. Graham and perhaps one other teacher
Journal de Quebec – participants will be provided with a diary for their trip
Will be given time to write in their “Journal” in Quebec
Journal will be due one week after their return

13. Parent Contact Information
Needed by June 22nd for group
Parent group will be contacted by end of June and regularly starting in the academic year

14. Answers to questions and Parent Contact info
Must be given to Mme Theriault
Expression of interest must be done en français!

15. Chaperones Mme Theriault, Mr. Graham
Maple Creek teacher(s) to be announced

16. Destination – L’Auberge
L’Auberge-du-Mont Education Centre
Mont-Saint-Sacrement Secondary School
Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier in the foothills of the Laurentian mountains
30 minutes from Quebec City
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17. Itinerary Flight Vancouver-Montreal (Saturday May 4th)
First night we stay in Montreal (Dorval Hilton)
Sunday May 5th: Bus drive to the Auberge
Flight Montreal-Vancouver (Saturday May 11th)
Details will be provided by the Auberge in the New Year (2019)

18. Quebec Monitors – Will lead the activities
Native Speakers
Prominent Professionals
Deliver an Enriched Cultural/Educational experience
On call the entire duration of program 24/7

19. Quebec City area - Culture
Observatoire Capitale
National Assembly
Chateau Frontenac
Historic Plaines d’Abraham
Martello Tower
Basilique Ste-Anne
Cabane a sucre
Montmorency Falls
Old Quebec
Wendake (Huron Village)
Cirque de Quebec

20. Nature Activities Various outdoors activities and games
Hiking/Snowshoeing
Survival Skills
Shelter Building
Campfire
Astronomy
Local Fauna/Flora
Team building activities
Problem solving activities

21. Auberge Activities Quebec Cultural Workshops
Gym Games ( 2 gyms/climbing wall)
Computer Lab (2-3 evenings)
Movie Night
Grand Salon Activities

22. Culture - Montreal Walking Tour of Old Montreal with qualified guide
Bus Tour of Montreal with qualified guide
Centre des Sciences
Musée Pointe-a-Callière
Restaurant du Dragon Rouge (Pirate Theme restaurant)

23. Participants will be prepared with a series of mini-lessons or/and Guess Speakers
General Overview: History of New France ( )
New France ( )
Modern Quebec: The Quiet Revolution
First Nation Perspective (Wendake Huron Village)
Quebec within Canada (Geographic Location, differences/similarities)
Cultural/Linguistic differences/Quebecois accent/idioms
Traditional dances

24. Expectations for participants
Participants MUST WANT to take part
Must speak French at all times
Must follow rules of the Auberge
Maple Creek and School District Code of Conduct expectations applies
Must wear Name Tags at all times off campus and school shirts on travel days

25. Expectations (cont.) No electronics/cell phones allowed (Auberge rule)
No need for cameras: Teachers will take photos/small videos
All photos/videos will be made available after the trip
Phones/electronic devices allowed on flights but will be collected upon arrival at YUL Montreal and kept safe for rest of trip
Phone will be available to call home during computer lab evening sessions

26. Expectations (cont.)
We are Ambassadors for our School, Community and Province
It is our responsibility and it is the School District’s expectations to act as such

27. Behaviour/Attitude for a Successful trip
Participants must have Ability to Self-Regulate
Must be able to Listen/Follow instructions as this is a question of safety on such a field trip
Must be willing to follow rules of Auberge and those of the different sites visited
Inability to do the above will be a Major Impediment to self/other students/adults on the trip/sites visited
Serious inability to meet expectations may result in being sent home at parents’ expense
If your child is not yet able: Wait for high school where more opportunities will be provided along with maturity

28. Estimated Cost
APPROXIMATELY: $ 2, $ 2, ( Final price will be known late in the fall) THIS INCLUDES:
Return flight (Vancouver- Montreal-Vancouver)
Return bus trip (Montreal- Valcartier-Montreal)
All field trips
All meals
Accommodation at Auberge
One night at Montreal hotel
Sweatshirt

29. ESTIMATED COST …con’t Teachers’ fees TOC replacement Monitors
Name tags
Baggage fee
Sweatshirts
Laminating
Etc.

30. Payment Schedule: Specific dates provided early in the school year 2018-19
November 2018
February 2019
March 15th 2019 (deadline for refund if necessary)
April 2019

31. INTERESTED – We Need… Deposit $200.00 (non-refundable) by June 28th
This is to secure placement/dates at the Auberge
Students get a $25 rebate if deposit given by July 6th
Information Contact Sheet (name, , etc.) must be filled out and given to Mme Theriault
Minimum 20 students and a Maximum 30 (Non negotiable as it is set by the Auberge)

32. Interested (cont.) Group email message will be sent by June 30th
Please check Mme Theriault’s Class Homework website for future updates starting in September
Blog and Announcements from Quebec 2018 is still posted
This PowerPoint will be posted on my homework website by tomorrow

33. See You Next School Year For More Details
Next meeting will be in October when program Coordinator M. Jean-Pierre Deschenes has been invited as guest speaker
Time and date of next meeting will be announced in the fall once we hear from Jean-Pierre Deschenes

34. Questions?