Grade 7 French Class: A Day in the Kitchen
The Grade 7 French class has been expanding their understanding of la francophoniein the Americas beyond Québec. Through exploring the many carnavals celebrated in francophone communities such as Louisiane and Martinique, the students discovered the importance that French people place on their culture.
One means of honouring French roots in foreign French communities was constant throughout many projects – la gastronomie. In celebration of these findings and the culinary focus during Unité 5 – Bon Appétit, the class invited Chef Freddy to CDS. Chef Freddy is the proprietor of the local restaurant in Shelburne, “Beyond the Gate”. He has worked around the world developing his culinary skills, most notably in a Michelin-Star restaurant in France, and is famed for his eclectic French cuisine.
Chef Freddy passionately demonstrated the importance of food in the French culture by preparing the classic French dish ratatouille. In an interactive experience, students were able to apply their knowledge of la gastronomie by partaking in the preparation, responding to questions surrounding the dish, and tasting true French cuisine. This authentic experience gave the Grade 7 students an opportunity to understand and become a part of a French tradition, a part of la francophonie.
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Chef Freddy passionately demonstrated the importance of food in the French culture by preparing the classic French dish ratatouille. In an interactive experience, students were able to apply their knowledge of la gastronomie by partaking in the preparation, responding to questions surrounding the dish, and tasting true French cuisine. This authentic experience gave the Grade 7 students an opportunity to understand and become a part of a French tradition, a part of la francophonie.
Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
School Information
13415 Dufferin Street King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
