Vif du sujet (Eng: heart of the matter) is a brand new initiative from Canadian Parents for French BC & Yukon Branch (CPF BCYK) aimed at encouraging French Second Language (FSL) classrooms to develop French language proficiency, teamwork, and presentation skills.
Teachers can participate with their classroom(s) by creating a French presentation in the popular Pecha Kucha style: 10-30 image slides with oral commentary for 20 seconds each. This set structure encourages concise communication in a simple framework, and the result is short, engaging presentations that can be collected to create a resource of French videos for and by students.
April 17th, 2024 – Submissions Open
May 31st, 2024 at 11:59pm Pacific Time – Submissions Close
June 4th, 2024 – Draw Winners Announced
Teachers are invited to submit Pecha Kucha-style presentations made by student groups. Teachers should assist their students in the choice of subject matter, size of the student group and how the presentation will be made into mp4 format.
All eligible submissions will be entered into a draw for virtual cultural prizes or funds for a classroom celebration. All video submissions will be made available online as a resource for the FSL community.
Video Requirements
● Must be presented entirely in French
● Must be presented in a Pecha Kucha-style format: 10-30 image slides with oral commentary for 20 seconds per slide
● Must have a full transcript for closed captioning to be accessible for all learners
● Must be completed in student groups
● Presentation topics should pertain to the B.C. and/or Yukon curriculum
● Creativity is welcomed and encouraged
● As one of the goals of this activity is to create a video resource, please do not submit presentations containing incorrect information
Submission Requirements
● All entries must be submitted via the submission form between April 17th, 2024 and May 31st, 2024. The submission form can be found at vifdusujet.ca beginning April 17th, 2024.
● Submissions will close at exactly 11:59 PM Pacific time on May 31st, 2024. No late submissions will be accepted. Please plan ahead and submit your video early, and keep in mind that videos may take some time to upload.
● All videos must be in mp4 format and will be posted publicly as an online educational support tool for students across B.C. and the Yukon.
Contest Eligibility
All French language classrooms in B.C. and the Yukon with students in Grade 1 through Grade 12 are welcome to participate.
Prize Details
All eligible submissions will be entered into a draw for virtual cultural prizes or funds for a classroom celebration. One entry per grade will be chosen to win a prize of $100, which can be used towards a classroom activity or celebration.
Still Have Questions?
Please contact Robin at projects@cpf.bc.ca with your specific inquiry.