language students

Day/Date:      Every Sunday, September – June 
Time
:             10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Venue:          TCCC, 40 Titan Road, Etobicoke ON M8Z 2J8
Age Group:  School going child age 5 and above

TIBETAN LANGUAGE AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM 

Click Here for soft copy of Brochure

Click Here for TCCC Sunday School Registration Forms

OBJECTIVES:
To enable TCCC Tibetan Language Program students to

  • Speak Tibetan fluently
  • Read, write and comprehend Tibetan text at the grade level
  • Understand and become knowledgeable about basic Tibetan history, religion, and cultural practices
  • Develop and demonstrate unique Tibetan cultural values – compassion, humility, and respect
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
Semester 1 Every Sunday, September– January (5 months)
Semester 2 Every Sunday February– June (5 months)
Daily Schedule 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Time Activities

10:30 am – 10:40 am Student Reporting Time
10:40 am – 11:25 am Morning Prayer and Meditation (click here for a copy of Prayer Text)
11:25 am – 12:20 pm Period 1: Speaking & Listening
12:20 pm – 12:35 pm Recess
12:35 pm – 01:30 pm Period 2: Reading & Writing
01:30 pm – 02:30 pm Lunch Break

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Age:

A child must be 5 years old as of August 31st of the calendar year.

2. Registration Date and Deadline:

Semester Registration Date Deadline
Semester 1: (Sept – January) Sept. 10, 17, 24 Sept. 24, 2017
Semester 2: (Jan – June) January 14, 21, 28 January 28, 2018

NOTE:

  1. Please note that no applications will be accepted after the registration deadline.
  2. Students with fee default will have to leave the program immediately.
  3. Special Consideration: Families who have moved/immigrated to Toronto recently can enroll their child/children anytime.

3. Registration & Fees:

Parents are required to pay a semester fee in advance. Monthly fees for each program are given below. Click here for new student Registration form.

 Programs TCCC Members Non-members
Tibetan Language Program $20.00 per month $25.00 per month
Tibetan Performing Arts Program $20.00 per month $25.00 per month
Tibetan Lang + Performing Arts Program $35.00 per month $45.00 per month
Student ID $5.00 per year $5.00 per year

50% DISCOUNT FOR ADMISSION FOR STUDENTS 18 YEARS AND ABOVE – CLASSES HELD SATURDAYS

CLASSES & TEACHERS:
There will be 7 different levels of Tibetan language classes: Junior Kindergarten to grade 5. Seven Tibetan Language teachers teach these classes.

PROGRAM CALENDAR:
Click here for Tibetan Language and Performing Arts Program Calendar 2017-18

CURRICULUM:

The Tibetan Language curriculum in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing for each grade was compiled by the TCCC Teachers based on the curriculum prepared at the North America Tibetan Language Conference. To get a copy of Reading and Writing curriculum, click here.

The curriculum for the Tibetan Performing Arts program is compiled by Performing Arts Teacher based on Tibetan Schools and Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts in India.

ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION:

The purpose of assessment is to improve student learning. Assessment is a process of collecting information about students’ learning. Assessment can be diagnostic, formative and summative (evaluation) assessment.

There will be assessment every month and teachers will provide feedback to students and parent. There will be a mid-term evaluation and a final evaluation. Please refer school calendar for date of mid-term and final evaluation. Click here for a copy of the assessment and evaluation criteria

Report card will be send home at the end of each semester. Click here for a copy of report card in Tibetan and in English

CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

Each semester, there will be two extra-curricular activities. Intra-class and Inter-class Elocution & whole class Hand-writing display shall be held in Semester 1; and Quiz Contest & Poetry Recitation in Semester 2. The objective of the curricular activities such as Elocution, Quiz Contest, Poetry Recitation, in the Language Program is to provide opportunities for students to enhance their learning outside the classroom and to extent their learning. Click each extra-curricular activity to get a copy of guideline.

  1. Inter-Class Tibetan Elocution Contest
  2. Inter-Class Tibetan Quiz Contest
  3. Inter-Class Tibetan Poetry Recitation Competition

CONDUCT & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Students Responsibilities:

Students shall demonstrate respect for themselves and for others and must

Responsibilities 

  • come to classes prepared, on time, and ready to learn;
  • show respect for themselves, for others, and for those in authority;
  • follow the established rules and taking responsibility for their own actions;
  • speak in Tibetan all the time;
  • submit all homework and assignments on time and complete to the best of their ability;
  • refrain from being in the halls or outside during classes;
  • show proper care and regard for TCCC property and the property of others;
  • dispose all trash and waste in the proper manner and use appropriate containers;

Attendance & Lateness

  • be on time for classes and attend classes regularly;
  • make up their work missed during their absence;

Dress Code

  • obey the dress code which prevents from wearing of hats, inappropriate insignia or dress;

 Conduct & Behaviour

  • refrain from bringing anything to school that may compromise the safety of others;
  • Any form of misconduct and misbehaviours such as bullying, vandalism, and abuse is not acceptable during class hours and within the TCCC premises. If such an act occurs, students will be given a warning and parents will be notified. After three successive warnings, parents will be notified to withdraw the child from the program.

2. Teachers Responsibilities:

The teachers are responsible in developing effective teaching strategies and students language proficiency. Specifically, a teacher shall:

  • Prepare material for teaching according to the approved curriculum
  • teach students using various teaching strategies – discussions, visuals, presentations, etc.
  • Assign and correct homework
  • Prepare, administer and correct tests
  • Evaluate students progress and discuss results with parents and the education coordinator
  • Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshop
  • Help students work to their full potential and develop their sense of self-worth
  • empower students to be positive leaders in their classroom, and community
  • communicate regularly and meaningfully with parents
  • maintain consistent standards of behaviour for all students
  • demonstrate respect for all students, staff, parents, volunteers, and members of the school community
  • prepare students for the responsibilities of citizenship

3. Parents Responsibilities:

Parental support is the key in providing quality education to child or children. Specifically, parents are expected to

  • Be Supportive and encouraging;
  • Provide appropriate involvement in the homework activity;
  • Set regular homework routines with flexibility;
  • Provide a note of explanation when home work is incomplete;
  • Ensure your child is reading, or is read to, on daily basis at home;
  • contribute fees and submit forms on time;
  • Drop and pick up their child on time;
  • inform TCCC by telephone 416-410-5606 for student’s absence;
  • TCCC in writing if their child will be absent for an extended period;
  • Provide a written notice should your child decide to quit the program. Without formal notification of withdrawal, a student’s status will continue to be considered active and program fees will continue to accumulate.

4. Principal Responsibilities

Principal –  is accountable to the Education Coordinator and the TCCC Board.

  • fosters a professional learning community
  • establishes goals and directions, in consultation with teachers, for the program and lead teachers to work collectively toward achieving these goals and directions
  • strives toward developing positive environment and climate that fosters student growth and academic excellence
  • is responsible for appointing staff and resources effectively and efficiently
  • is responsible for the evaluation of student performance and the clear communication of such information according to established and known criteria
  • responsible for a non-threatening and safe environment for all students and staff and /or at functions
  • monitors all activities of the program and keeps records
  • maintains a budget and is responsible for all expenditures and base budget funds
  • develops, in cooperation with staff, policies for and effectively manages student discipline
  • submits, as required, all necessary reports to the TCCC Board
  • supervises and assesses the performance of staff fairly and effectively, providing formative and summative assessment of staff performance
  • strives toward harmonious working relationships with and among staff members

EDUCATION & CULTURE COMMITTEE:

The Education and Culture Committee was formed to improve the governance and operation of Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre Tibetan Language and Performing Arts Program. The committee comprises of the following members

  1. VP Community Program – chair
  2. TCCC Education Coordinator
  3. TCCC Cultural Coordinators
  4. Tibetan Language Teachers rep
  5. Tibetan Performing Arts Teachers rep
  6. Parents Representative

PARENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Two to three volunteer Parent representatives were elected / appointed by parents to support TCCC Tibetan Language and Performing Arts Program and act as a bridge between parents & Teachers & Administrators. Please click hereto get a copy of a Terms of Reference of Parent Representative. The parent representatives will lead to

  • Supervise and coordinate parents for volunteer work for making lunch, setting up and tidying up lunch tables and chairs
  • Help in organizing Annual TCCC Performing Arts Students Cultural Concert
  • Organize annual Family Picnic
  • Help Education and Cultural coordinator with any other school related work when requested
  • Organize fundraising event

CONTACTS:
For any questions or concern please contact our office at info@tcccgc.org or 416.410.5606

For specific questions on Tibetan Language Program, please contact  Mrs. Woeser Lhamo, TCCC Education Coordinator at education-coordinator@tcccgc.org