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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2015-02-25, Page 88 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, February 25, 2015 OPP educates students at St. Columban with KIDS program Grade 6 program focuses on drug, alcohol awareness 4) Kristine Jean Huron Expositor Many youth today are faced with important deci- sions and life issues at a young age. The Huron OPP and St. Columban School are work- ing together to provide stu- dents with the resources and information they need to help them make the right choices. "It's called the OPP KIDS program - it stands for knowledge, issues, decisions and supports," said Const. Jamie Stanley with the Huron OPP detachment. Since mid-January Stanley has been visiting the school speaking to Grade 6 students once a week, sharing impor- tant lessons and teaching them about a variety of top- ics including youth and the law, peer to peer relation- ships, internet safety, drug, alcohol and tobacco aware- ness and mental health awareness. The program provides six different lessons and usually spans approximately six weeks. Each lesson is based on the various topics and ties into the school curriculum. "Most of the students in the class at the Grade 6 age level are between 11 and 12 years. It's never too early to educate our youth, particu- larly with these emerging issues," said Stanley, noting that lessons could include an emphasis on boundaries - the difference between hurt- ing and flirting and appro- priate contact, bullying, suicide and internet safety. "Those are the issues from what we see - from a policing perspective that most of our youth are dealing with right now." Sam Snyders, 11, was one of the Grade 6 students tak- ing part in the OPP KIDS program and said he has learned much from the weekly lessons. "What I've learned so far is how you can stop bullying, be more aware of bullying and you can try and stop cyber bullying," he said. "Some tips on bullying is really needed I think in a lot of schools. I think it's great that he's here and that he's teaching us about all these things." In addition to the positive feedback about the program, from both staff and students at St. Columban, Stanley said students are also eager to learn more about policing and their role in the PLEASE RECYCLE • community. "Before the lessons we do an introductory session - it's a preview of what the pro- gram is all about, then I also give the students an oppor- tunity to ask me any ques- tions related to policing," he said. "The feedback has been excellent, the kids are excited when I'm here and they're very engaged and paying attention when I'm deliver- ing the lessons." Grade 6 teacher Candace Becker said the OPP KIDS program not only educates the students, but also helps provide a foundation for decision-making. "It connects so nicely into our health and physical edu- cation curriculum because it encourages students to make healthy choices with regards to drugs, alcohol and tobacco use," said Becker. "It also connects into our reli- gion program here at the school and it teaches them a lot about making great choices in their interactions with each other, one on one in the classroom, in the yard, in the community as well as online, which is something that is a new venue for chil- dren this age. "It's so important that we Kristine Jean Huron Esposito Constable Jamie Stanley of the Huron OPP spoke to Grade 6 students at St. Columban School about drug and alcohol awareness on Feb. 10. The topic is one of several as part the OPP KIDS program that teaches students about such issues as internet safety, bullying and mental health awareness. are teaching them how to make those good choices at this age:' Stanley said the OPP KIDS program also helps foster and strengthen the impor- tant relationship between students and police. He wants students at St. Colum - ban and other area schools to know that police are always there to help. "It's not just about the knowledge they're going to learn in the classroom but to have that open relationship with police," said Stanley. "Don't be afraid of us - if you ever see an officer in your community you can approach that officer and not be afraid to talk to them. We're here for advice, sup- port and certainly to assist them if they've been a victim of a crime." SPECIAL MEETING OF HURON EAST COUNCIL TO DISCUSS REVISIONS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO THE HURON EAST OFFICIAL PLAN TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East will hold a Special Meeting of Council to discuss revisions that may be required to the Huron East Official Plan. This meeting is a legislated meeting under Section 26(3b) of the Planning Act, RSO, 1990. SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL will be held: Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Huron East Municipal Office, 72 Main Street, Seaforth BE ADVISED that the Huron East Official Plan came into effect on September 4, 2003 and that under section 26 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, the Council of the Municipality who adopted the Official Plan shall revise the Official Plan to ensure that it conforms with provincial plans, has regard to matters of provincial interest, and is consistent with policy statements issued by the province. ANY PERSON may attend the Special Meeting of Council and/or make written or verbal representation about what revisions may be required. Dated at the Municipality of Huron East this 25th day of February, 2015. Brad Knight, CAO/Clerk Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East 72 Main St. P.O Box 610, Seaforth, ON NOK 1 WO Phone: 519.527.0160 Fax: 519.527.2561 Toll Free: 1.888.868.7513 llijRC'H D D You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN 21 Jarvis St., Seaforth Rector The Rev. Karine Snowdon Rectory 519-482-9071 Church Office 519-527-1522 Sunday Worship March 1, 9:30am Everyone Welcome ACW Tuesday March 3, 1:30 pm EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH Pastor Steve Hildebrand Youth Coordinator - Laura Nakamura Guest Worship Leader -Theresa Campbell WORSHIP MARCH 1st, 10:30 am Youth Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Our Doors are open to Everyone. For more information view our web site www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com and Like us on Facebook. ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Welcomes You 14 Victoria Street, Seaforth 519-345-2972 Sat. Mass 5 pm • Sun. Mass 9 am ST. PATRICK'S, DUBLIN Sun. Mass 11 a.m. FR. BRIAN McCOLL TO ADVERTISE IN THIS SPACE PLEASE CALL THE HURON EXPOSITOR 519-527-0240 BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Rev. Mark Kennedy Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. Tuesday Evenings Youth Groups - Junior & Senior High 6:30 to 9 p.m. Boys & Girls Club 7 p.m. Wednesdays 7 p.m. Men's & Women's Bible Study EVERYONE WELCOME FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 59 Goderich St. W. Seaforth 519-527-0170 Rev. Rob Congram Lorrie Mann - Organist WORSHIP SUNDAY, MARCH 1st 11:OOam ALL WELCOME Sunday School 6, Nursery Provided as Needed PLEASE RECYCLE • community. "Before the lessons we do an introductory session - it's a preview of what the pro- gram is all about, then I also give the students an oppor- tunity to ask me any ques- tions related to policing," he said. "The feedback has been excellent, the kids are excited when I'm here and they're very engaged and paying attention when I'm deliver- ing the lessons." Grade 6 teacher Candace Becker said the OPP KIDS program not only educates the students, but also helps provide a foundation for decision-making. "It connects so nicely into our health and physical edu- cation curriculum because it encourages students to make healthy choices with regards to drugs, alcohol and tobacco use," said Becker. "It also connects into our reli- gion program here at the school and it teaches them a lot about making great choices in their interactions with each other, one on one in the classroom, in the yard, in the community as well as online, which is something that is a new venue for chil- dren this age. "It's so important that we Kristine Jean Huron Esposito Constable Jamie Stanley of the Huron OPP spoke to Grade 6 students at St. Columban School about drug and alcohol awareness on Feb. 10. The topic is one of several as part the OPP KIDS program that teaches students about such issues as internet safety, bullying and mental health awareness. are teaching them how to make those good choices at this age:' Stanley said the OPP KIDS program also helps foster and strengthen the impor- tant relationship between students and police. He wants students at St. Colum - ban and other area schools to know that police are always there to help. "It's not just about the knowledge they're going to learn in the classroom but to have that open relationship with police," said Stanley. "Don't be afraid of us - if you ever see an officer in your community you can approach that officer and not be afraid to talk to them. We're here for advice, sup- port and certainly to assist them if they've been a victim of a crime." SPECIAL MEETING OF HURON EAST COUNCIL TO DISCUSS REVISIONS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO THE HURON EAST OFFICIAL PLAN TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East will hold a Special Meeting of Council to discuss revisions that may be required to the Huron East Official Plan. This meeting is a legislated meeting under Section 26(3b) of the Planning Act, RSO, 1990. SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL will be held: Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Huron East Municipal Office, 72 Main Street, Seaforth BE ADVISED that the Huron East Official Plan came into effect on September 4, 2003 and that under section 26 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, the Council of the Municipality who adopted the Official Plan shall revise the Official Plan to ensure that it conforms with provincial plans, has regard to matters of provincial interest, and is consistent with policy statements issued by the province. ANY PERSON may attend the Special Meeting of Council and/or make written or verbal representation about what revisions may be required. Dated at the Municipality of Huron East this 25th day of February, 2015. Brad Knight, CAO/Clerk Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East 72 Main St. P.O Box 610, Seaforth, ON NOK 1 WO Phone: 519.527.0160 Fax: 519.527.2561 Toll Free: 1.888.868.7513