Languages
Why study languages?
Gain insight into other cultures
Become more valuable at work
Keep your mind engaged
Enhance your travel experiences
Exchange Opportunities
A 5 week intensive French course for students who have their grade 11 French credit. Offered in different locations across Canada | |
3 month reciprocal exchange programs in Germany, Italy, Spain, France, and Switzerland. Individual summer exchanges available. | |
CEEF – Canadian Education Exchange Foundation | CEEF offers a school-based exchange program for students ages 14-17. 3 months abroad and 3 months hosting. |
Student Exchange | A 6 week program finds jobs for students 16 – 17 in a federal riding in another province. Students live with a host family, share, learn and grow with their local student partner. Organized by the YMCA. |
Language Teachers
Teacher | Voice Mail | |
|---|---|---|
Ms. Sherie Viola (Department Head) | Ext. 466 | sherie.viola@ugdsb.on.ca |
Mr. Byron Boniface | Ext. 407 | byron.boniface@ugdsb.on.ca |
Ms. Carolyn Borges | Ext. 505 | carolyn.borges@ugdsb.on.ca |
Mr. Joel Eidt | Ext. 402 | joel.eidt@ugdsb.on.ca |
Ms. Jennifer Kempling | Ext. 474 | jennifer.kempling@ugdsb.on.ca |
Ms. Adeline Palm | Ext. 443 | adeline.palm@ugdsb.on.ca |
Ms. Naomi Popoca | Ext. 331 | naomi.popoca@ugdsb.on.ca |
Ms. Sophia Yankulov | Ext. 551 | sophia.yankulov@ugdsb.on.ca |
Awards
The Ella Sinclair Memorial Award – Presented to an outstanding language student who is continuing studies in the field at a Canadian University.
The Howard D. Hanson Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating student who is conscientious, diligent and gentle of nature. The recipient must have a love of languages and different cultures. Post secondary placement must include language studies.