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Back-up musicians at the concert are Thales Hunter (L), Ben Brewer, Jorja Scott, Meah Weichert, Shay Bordynuik, and Dakota Johnston
photos courtesy of Cheryl Diffin



Brady Masur (L), Michael Wardrop and Slayde Millar learn the moves from French entertainer Helene Nicole Richard

"She wants us to do what?" - Mr. Henoeffer (C) and Mr. Frampton (R) with French entertainer Helene Nicole Richard

Teachers Mr. Henoeffer (L), Mr. Frampton and Mr. VanPinxteren jingle, jangle, jingle, as directed by French entertainer Helene Nicole Richard

French entertainer Helene Nicole Richard was in Kincardine, performing multi-media shows, "I Am Bilingual," for audiences comprised of Grades 1-8 students from all four ofKincardine's elementary schools.

Elgin Market held the Grades 1-3 Core French show, and Huron Heights hosted the Grades4-8 Core French show Friday, Dec. 2, with students from Kincardine Township-Tiverton joining them; and St.Anthony's School hosted the French Immersion show Wednesday, Nov. 30.

Children were bussed or walked to the shows to share in the fun with fellow students of their age. It was a unique experience

This project was sponsored in part by the Ministry of Canadian Heritage, the Government of Quebec, Canadian Parents for French (CPF) Ontario and CPF Kincardine. More information can be found at www.languagesonstage.ca

Tyson Clouthier, dressed as Justin Bieber, joins the show

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Wednesday, December 28, 2011