Steering Committee

We had our first parents steering committee meeting last week.  It was great that many families are supporting this proposal.  We brainstormed ways to continue to spread the word throughout our city.  We all committed to talking to city and provincial officials, putting up posters, creating ads etc.

One of the contributing factors that led to the downfall of the previous proposal a number of years ago was that parents were not involved.  It wasn't owned by the community as so the the commitment level was low.  Our goal is to make sure families and parents take ownership of this project.  Because a dream can come from one or two people, but it takes an entire community to make it a reality.

Do you want to be part of making the Spanish Language Program a reality here in Winnipeg?

Friends of Spanish Bilingual/Immersion Program

For the last number of months, we have been meeting with a number of supporters for the proposal.  It all got started when we met a few key people after making contact with the Spanish language consultant of Alberta.

We call them Friends because they represent different organizations and communities that would like to see the creation of a Spanish language program in the public schools.  They have shared insights and given us direction that we may not have otherwise.  Some of those people include:

Llilana Ardiles - Manitoba Spanish Teacher's Association
Maria Arentsen - University of St. Boniface
Lucila Carrasco - Spanish Teacher Liason, Chilean Association President
Teruel Carrasco - Lawyer, Chilean Association
Monica Morales - Spanish Teacher
Monica Ruiz - University of Winnipeg
Betina Sevi - University of St. Boniface
Tony Tavares - Dept. of Education language consultant

As well as there are language consultants in attendance.

It may be summer now, but we have much to do in the next few months.  How will you be involved?