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Ashwood Glen School’s IB French students from Grades 1–5 transported parents straight to Paris this week with a charming, student-designed French Café experience led by the wonderful Mme Soha. 🇫🇷💙 Add Row
From the moment families walked in, they were welcomed en français by confident, enthusiastic young hosts—demonstrating not just their language abilities, but the IB Learner Profile in action: communicators, risk-takers, collaborators, and open-minded global citizens.
The French Café highlighted how language learning in the IB Primary Years Programme extends far beyond classroom instruction. Students applied their French in authentic, meaningful contexts—strengthening communication skills, building cultural appreciation, and deepening their understanding of the global francophone world.
Parents enjoyed a beautiful range of student-created experiences, including:
🇫🇷 French presentations — sharing facts, stories, and reflections entirely in French
🧠 French trivia — testing parents on landmarks, culture, and vocabulary
🎶 French songs — performed with confidence and joy
🥐 French cuisine — croissants, madeleines, and traditional crêpes that completed the Parisian atmosphere
Every detail—from décor to dialogue—was thoughtfully curated by our students, showcasing their creativity, voice, and agency as young learners.
In the IB PYP, multilingualism plays a key role in cultivating international-mindedness. By engaging with French culture and language, students learn to understand perspectives beyond their own and recognize their place in an interconnected world.
Events like this French Café bring these ideals to life, empowering students to communicate with purpose, connect across cultures, and proudly share their learning with their community.
What a très magnifique afternoon of learning, laughter, and cultural celebration at Ashwood Glen.
Stay tuned for more celebrations of language, culture, and the IB spirit! 🇫🇷🌟
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Ashwood Glen’s End-of-Year Celebration highlighted a year of creativity and growth, featuring Casa dance performances, JMS’s production Two Left Feet, and a vibrant student art exhibition showcasing diverse visual arts work.
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June
2026
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Student-Led Conferences at Ashwood Glen School give students the chance to share their learning, reflect on their growth, and build confidence as risk-takers in the IB PYP.
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At Ashwood Glen School, learning comes to life through real-world experiences. During their visit to Little Canada, JMS students explored Canada’s geography, history, culture, and engineering, making meaningful connections to classroom learning through the IB approach.