William Reid School Open House WILL BE HELD on January 15, 2026 at 6:45 PM in School Gymnasium

Please join us in person at the school to learn about our French Immersion Program in Kindergarten and Grade 1

The Open House will include the following:

  • Before and After School Care Program Presentations
  • Welcome Introduction and Opening Remarks
  • Kindergarten and Grade 1 French Immersion

Program Overview

  • Differences between regular, francophone and immersion programs
  • Student support
  • Volunteering/Parental Engagement/School Council
  • Questions and Answers
  • Tour of the School and Classrooms
  • Meet the Teacher Grade 1 and Kindergarten

Highlights

Students can begin French Immersion in either Kindergarten or Grade 1. Second language learning has multiple benefits for students such as increased intercultural competencies, as well as positive cognitive, academic, personal and societal impacts.  Students with exceptionalities as well as students who speak languages other than English or French at home are also able to acquire additional languages. Please see more information related to the benefits of Early French Immersion our School Website.

Kindergarten and Grade 1 students have opportunities to:

  • listen, speak, write and read in French
  • engage in French cultural experiences
  • explore and experiment with their environment
  • learn to cooperate and interact positively with others
  • develop decision making skills
  • familiarize themselves with the daily routines and expectations of their learning environment
  • develop their knowledge and skills in French Language Arts and Literature, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Physical Education and Wellness, Art and Music

Entrance Age Requirements

Children can start kindergarten in the fall of 2026 if they turn 5 years old on or before December 31, 2026. Children who are six or older by December 31, 2026, can register for Grade 1.

Language Requirement

There is no requirement for students to have prior exposure to French to begin in Kindergarten or in September of their Grade 1 year. Parents are not expected to understand French.

Questions

Please contact our office staff at 403-777-6940 or email us at williamreid@cbe.ab.ca if you have questions about our Open House.