Focus on Core Foundations in Francophone Classrooms

Students at Centre Scolaire Communautaire La Fontaine in Neguac are among those set to experience a updated literacy curriculum this fall. On Friday, Premier Susan Holt alongside Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Claire Johnson visited the Neguac school to announce the rollout of the updated educational framework.

The province-wide program will soon reach three elementary schools and nine francophone high schools, including a site in Northumberland County. For students in kindergarten through Grade 2, instruction will prioritize core competencies in oral language, reading, and writing. Meanwhile, Grade 9 classrooms will adopt the curriculum to build on those foundational skills, aiming to prepare students with competencies needed for high school and future endeavors.

Prioritizing Educational Fundamentals

During the announcement, Holt addressed the public in French, emphasizing a commitment to core educational priorities in the classroom.

“We know that there is a lot of work to be done in education,” Holt said. “Every child deserves to have the chance to learn, to develop, and to reach their potential.”

Highlighting fundamental learning skills as essential building blocks for public school students, Holt noted the importance of practical competencies inside the classroom.

“Every child should leave our public education system ready for what the future holds, with the skills they need to succeed in their lives. It starts with the basics. It starts with reading, writing, working with numbers, and working with other children in the classroom. It shapes how we communicate, understand the world around us, and participate in our communities,” she added.