Saskatoon, May 26, 2023 – Forty-six students from Saskatchewan participated in the 2023 edition of the Concours d’art oratoire Virtual Provincial Final hosted by Canadian Parents for French – Saskatchewan.
One judge remarked, “All participants should be proud of their speech and the effort they put into it. Bravo to the organizers who guided these youth! ”
The winners, including their speech titles, in each category were as follows:
Grade 9/10 French Immersion
1st: Elsa Felstrom, Bishop James Mahoney High School, Saskatoon – La Science du Bonheur
2nd: Ian Ouellette, Bethlehem Catholic High School, Saskatoon – Un ver-itable discours
3rd: James Ingjaldson, Miller Comprehensive High School, Regina – La Fransaskoisie
Grade 9/10 Enriched Core French
1st: Nolan Sax, Luther College High School, Regina – Benefits de l’exploration et les technologies d’èspace
2nd: Annabel Bast, Luther College High School, Regina – Le Cancer du Sein
3rd: Zahin Jeena, Luther College High School, Regina – Comment est-ce que la technologie impact l’environnement
Grade 9/10 Enriched French Immersion
1st: Riina Tanaka, Thom Collegiate, Regina – Pourquoi nous comportons-nous différemment avec des gens différents?
2nd: Ugo Martin, Luther College High School, Regina – L’amour simplifié
3rd: Noah Chagnon, Miller Comprehensive High School, Regina – COVID-19: Une Maladie Physique et Mentale
Grade 11/12 French Immersion
1st: Kathir Hector, St. Joseph High School, Saskatoon – La crise de santé mentale dans les adolescents
2nd: Liam Harris, Centennial Collegiate, Saskatoon – Les langues humaines : pourquoi sont-elles interconnectées?
3rd: Kashmalah Zeeshan, Centennial Collegiate, Saskatoon – Le pouvoir dangereux de l’intelligence artificielle et de la technologie
Grade 11/12 Core French
1st: Emma Schoonbaert, Centennial Collegiate, Saskatoon – Acceptation Dans la Vie
2nd: Teighan Wallace, Centennial Collegiate, Saskatoon – Amitiés et Le Petit Prince
Grade 11/12 Enriched Core French
1st: Seraphina Anand, Evan Hardy Collegiate, Saskatoon – La nécessité de l’immigration pour le Canada
2nd: Eva Markatos, Luther College High School, Regina – L’importance de l’éducation civique
3rd: Tamilore Onasanya, Luther College High School, Regina – L’importance de parler les langues.
Grade 11/12 Enriched French Immersion
1st: Sophie View, Holy Cross High School, Saskatoon – La Vie Multiculturelle
2nd: Anneka McLaren, Thom Collegiate, Regina – Les dangers de l’alcool
3rd: Lexie Tondevold, Thom Collegiate, Regina – Pourquoi vous ne devriez pas soutenir Shein
Moving Forward to the Concours d’art oratoire Virtual National Final
The following students will have the opportunity to represent Saskatchewan at the Concours d’art oratoire Virtual National Final: Kathir Hector (Grade 11/12 French Immersion), Emma Schoonbaert (Grade 11/12 Core French), Seraphina Anand (Grade 11/12 Enriched Core French), and Sophie View (Grade 11/12 Enriched French Immersion).
Congratulations to all students from kindergarten to 12, teachers, principals, consultants, and school boards for the enormous support and work they demonstrated in organizing and promoting the Concours d’art oratoire at all levels. This program has been a tremendous success. Merci beaucoup!
Canadian Parents for French is a nationwide, research-informed, volunteer organization that champions the opportunity to learn and use French for all those who call Canada home.
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For more information, please contact:
Brooklyn Barré, Admin & Communications Officer
Phone: 306.244.6151
Email: cpf.sk.comm@sasktel.net
Website: sk.cpf.ca