Loading...
Huron Expositor, 2014-06-18, Page 66 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Opening up our homes and our eyes Steve Howe Special to the Expositor Our International team is now on the road looking for new host families to provide a home away from home for our international students coming in September. We are expecting over 120 stu- dents from around the world to attend Avon Maitland schools in Huron and Perth Counties for the 2014-2015 school year. We will have short term, one semester and full year students coming from coun- tries like Spain, Brazil, Mex- ico, Germany, Japan, China and even Australia. Hosting an international student is a rewarding experience for you and your family and of course a once in a lifetime experience for your interna- tional guest. Most of these students are coming to Canada for the very first time and many travelling beyond their home for the first time. Canada, and in particular Ontario, has an impressive reputation around the world for the quality of our educa- tion. Thousands of students from every corner of the earth look to Canada each year for a great education, a new cultural experience and to improve their English lan- guage skills. The numbers continue to grow every year. t 611 p .-1 'Now e .--.--, You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS CHURCH 21Jarvis St. Seaforth Rector The Rev. Karine Snowdon Rectory 519-482-9071 Church Office 519-527-1522 Sunday, June 22 ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH VVELCOMES YOU 14 Victoria Street, Seaforth 519-345-2972 Sat. Mass 5 p.m. Sun. Mass 9 a.m. ST. PATRICK'S, DUBLIN Sun. Mass 11 a.m. FR. CHRIS GILLESPIE Parish Picnic at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's, Clinton (no service in Seaforth) Everyone welcome Bring lawnchairs, plates, cutlery BBQ lunch provided by donation BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Pastor Mark Kennedy Sunday School for all ages 9:45-10:45 SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 11 a.m. Wednesday Evenings • Youth Groups - Junior & Senior High 6:30 to 9 p.m. • Boys & Girls Club JK to Gr. 6 7 - 8:15 p.m. • Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. 6, EVERYONE WELCOME EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH Pastor Steve Hildebrand Youth Coordinator - Laura Nakamura Worship, June 22nd, 11 a.m. Youth Sunday School 11 a.m. Adults at 10 a.m. Everyone is Welcome Earbuds and elevator available Website: www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com Like us on Facebook. NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH MINISTER MARY FLETCHER Welcomes you Sunday, June 22nd, 10 a.m. Outdoor Service "Brunch in the Park" Winthrop Ball Park No Service at Northside All Welcome to Attend 54 Goderich St. W. 519-527-1449 li 611.• www.cavannorthsideunited.ca FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 59 Goderich St. W. Seaforth 519-527-0170 Student Minister lan Marnoch Lorrie Mann - Organist Worship Sunday, June 22nd, 11:15 a.m. Sun. June 29 - Church Service and Pot Luck Lunch at Lions Park ,L, Sunday School & Nursery Provided. la' Office hours: Wed. 9 a.m. - Noon We began promoting our schools not too long ago, in the fall of 2011. Since that time we have truly become a destination of choice. In our first year we attracted 29 stu- dents. We followed that with 88 students this year and we are on target to grow by as much as 40 per cent for the 2014-2015 school year. This benefits our schools and communities in many ways. It creates a more diverse population providing our students with a more global per- spective. It allows the Board to maintain many course offerings that might have been in jeop- ardy because of declining enrolment. It also saves valuable jobs in our schools and in some cases creates new employment opportunities. It also con- tributes to the local econ- omy because these are fee -paying students, who also pay for home stay ser- vices and bring along their own personal spending money. 100 full-time equiv- alent students would inject more that over $2 million into our local economy. Now with this growth, there are challenges. We need more active families across Huron and Perth to provide a home away from home for our international guests. The experience is priceless and host families are compen- sated. Contact us today to find out how it all works, how you and your family can benefit and how your partici- pation will help our schools. We have representatives in all regions of our district who will visit with you and answer all of your questions. For more information showe@yourschoolsincan- ada.com or call 1-800-592- 5437 ext 132. You won't regret checking on this opportunity. Steve Howe is the interna- tional education administra- tor for the Avon Maitland District School Board. 61111114111100D OANtragl II UP FOIR "THANK YOU" FROM THE VAN DYK FAMILY TO • The businesses & individuals who donated items for the silent auction & door prize table. • Everyone who purchased items from the silent auction or donated cash for this great cause. • All the volunteers who worked so hard & those people who let us borrow tables, chairs, barbecues & the boards for the day. • Last but not least - The Clinton Kinsmen for lending us the boards and all the tournament participants. We could not have held this event without everyone of you. YOU HELPED TO MAKE OUR ANNUAL "RING TOSS" TOURNAMENT A HUGE SUCCESS! IeeWOff allayal/I2 ,Ire/xiWect/i, School year wrapping up at St. Anne's St. Anne's school news Claire Gordon Minister of Public Relations This past Wednesday marked the beginning of quiet week at St. Anne's. Staff and students are now busy preparing for second semester exams. Exams start on Wednes- day, June 18, with period one exams in the afternoon. Thursday second period exams are also in the after- noon and Friday's third period exams are in the morning. The school year ends on the following Monday, with fourth period exams in the morning. Good luck to all of the students writ- ing exams. Then it is officially the start of summer vacation for the students. Report cards will be available in the office for pick up July 1 to 3. Gradu- ating students have their annual graduation break- fast and commencement practice the morning of June 26, with commence- ment following that night at 6:58 p.m. The Grade 11 students participated in the annual Temple Tour, where they traveled to different places of worship to learn more about world religions. The day was a great experience and learning opportunity for all of the students. Monday was the annual track and field meet for the elementary schools. Over- all the students had lots of fun and it was a beautiful day to be outside. This week the Grade 9s who had math in second semester also completed their Math EQAO. The Grade 12s also had their retreat this past week. The students got to partici- pate in fun games and activities in the morning, followed by a catered lunch and community building activities at the beach in afternoon. The retreat was a great time for all of the students and it was an awesome chance for all the Grade 12 stu- dents to be together before they graduate. We wish everyone all the best on their final exams. Horticultural Society hits the road Glenyce Kelly Seaforth Horticultural Society Seaforth and District Hor- ticultural Society had the pleasure of touring three absolutely beautiful gardens on the evening of June 11. Mother Nature turned off the rain drops just in time for the group to have a lovely stroll through gorgeous land- scapes. The colours in the garden are so amazing this time of year; with iris; peo- nies and columbine (to name just a few) in full bloom, who can resist a walk through the garden? Thank you to Carol Rein - ink of Sunset Springs, Monique Baan of Walton and Shirley Koch of River - bend Gardens for such a beautiful tour. Next month, July 9, we will be hopping on a bus and heading to Whistling Gar- dens in Brantford, as well as exploring Paris. If you are interested in joining this tour be sure to give Heather a call at 519-527-1832 to reserve your seat. Our August meeting will also be enjoyed in the gar- den. We will meet at North- side Church on Aug. 13 at 5:45 p.m. to carpool. Keep checking our web- site, www.seaforthdhs.org, for further details. Our community is burst- ing with colour now that the hanging baskets and planter boxes have been put in place. We are very grateful to all those who have lent a helping hand, and shovel, in keeping our community beautiful. Enjoy the flowers.