Second Languages

Punjabi

Punjabi, is the third most spoken language in Canada (2011, Census Data). It is a language that is spoken by approximately 130 million people worldwide. The ability to understand, speak, read and write Punjabi allows students to communicate with Punjabi-speaking people around the world, to understand and appreciate the history and evolution of their cultures, to benefit from travel and to develop a competitive advantage in the workforce. Through the Punjabi language, cultural education is conveyed.

The goal of Punjabi Language and Culture is to develop students who are competent in Punjabi and associated cultural components. Allowing them to function in the language and culture outside the confines of the classroom. Students will learn how to read and write, renew and refresh existing Punjabi language skills, and appreciate the cultural elements that make Punjabi such a rich, diverse, culture. 

French

The overarching goal of the French as a Second Language program at Kate Chegwin is to develop students who are sufficiently competent in French so that they can function in the language and culture in the greater world outside of the classroom. The ability to understand, speak, read, and write French allows students to communicate with French-speaking people around the world, to understand and appreciate the history and evolution of their cultures, to benefit from travel, and to develop a competitive advantage in the workforce. Further, the learning of French naturally implies the learning of culture and, therefore, allows students to recognize, understand, and respect cultural diversity in our society and in others.