2022-2023 LEVEL I INFORMATION FORM Excursion Name
Grade 10 & 11 French to Théâtre Français de Toronto
Date(s) and Times (And Transportation Details)
Thursday December 8, 2022 8:55am meet in the Learning Commons. 9:00 am we will take the TTC to the Berkeley Street Theatre 10:00am plays begins 11:30am we depart the theatre via TTC 12:15pm arrive at York, students eat their packed lunch before their 12:40 class.
Group Involved (and number of 76 students students) Group Leader and Staff Involved
Mary B. Wood Jeremy Foote Emily Cunningham One other staff member to be confirmed
Destination Address
Théâtre Français de Toronto, 26 rue Berkeley Toronto, ON M5A 2W3
Activity Description and Educational Rationale
Students will attend a live theatrical performance in French (with English surtitles). As part of the grade 10 Curriculum students will read a play in French and exposure to this live performance will help support their learning of various theatrical concepts. The grade 11 curriculum examines cultural identity, Les Zinspirés will be a further source of research into this theme. All students will study text excerpts prior to attending the show and it will provide the basis for an oral discussion post-show performance.
Service Provider(s)
NA
Emergency Contact Information Mary B. Wood 416 873 7859 Approximate Cost Per Student
"Student families will not be billed for the tickets, but are responsible for the TTC fare to take them there and back.
Special Considerations and What to Bring
Water bottle, snacks and a packed lunch.
Sun Protection: Where a trip involves your child being outside between
11:00 AM and 4:00 PM, or the UV rating is predicted to be 3 or greater, provide children with the following: sunscreen, hat and water bottle. Sunglasses that protect against UV-A and UV-B rays are also recommended.