HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-04-25, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013.Hullett carnival, auction night moved to Blyth arena
Not exactly sand castles
Students at Hullett Central Public School went
medieval recently and participated in a castle
building project and had the fruits of their
labours put on display. Shown is student Myea
Fleet preparing the stable of her castle,
complete with toy horses. (Denny Scott photo)
By Morgan HowsonLast week at Hullett Central PublicSchool students had another four-dayweek because of the PA Day.
In the Kindergarten classes they
continued with their “Sensational
Spring” theme, learning about different
insects. In class, they read a book and
watched a video about ants, which they
discovered are very smart and hard-
working insects. In coming weeks
students will continue to research
different insects using non-fiction texts
and multi-media.
In the Grade 1 class, students are
learning about persuasive writing. They
created eye-catching posters in the
computer lab, and they wrote convincing
letters to their parents, asking if they
could have a pet. When their parents
received these letters, they wrote some
fantastic letters back to their children. All
the letters are displayed outside the
Grade 1 classroom. They are well worth
the read.
Grade 1 students are not only great
writers, they are great artists. Drop by
and see their spring collage of flowers,
bumblebees and butterflies. In the Grade
2/3 gym class, students played basketball
and there sure are some stars in that
class. Grade 2/3 students are also
working on procedural writing in groups
and love to sing with Mrs. Barnett. The
Grade 4 students have been working hard
on their castle projects for social studiesand their teacher can’t wait for theprojects to arrive. Students have alsobeen working hard on their lines and
songs for the spring operetta.
By Ben Stewart
Hello everyone, Ben here. This week
in the Grade 7/8 class students have been
working on writing memoirs. We have
also finished our New France unit and
are starting the War of 1812. In science
we are doing our ‘Big Chill Challenge’
on April 29. Whose ice cube do you
think will last longest? Mrs. Armstrong
says it will definitely be the ice cube of
the student who has applied everything
they have learned in our heat unit. Grade
7/8 students have also been practising
basketball skills with our student teacher
Ms. Reid, who is helping us for a short
time before becoming a full-time
teacher. That’s all for this week!
By Colton Rodger
This week intermediate students at
Hullett Central had a basketball
tournament at Central Huron Secondary
School. There were five schools there:
Holmesville, Hullett Central, Huron
Centennial, Clinton and Seaforth. All the
teams played four games each. The
Hullett boys lost three games and won
one. Holmesville and Clinton were in the
finals for the boys and Holmesville won.
The girls won one of their games and lost
two games, but they also tied 8-8 with
Huron Centennial. Huron Centennial andSeaforth were in the finals for the girlsand Holmesville pulled it out.The student council organized a dance
for Grades 4-8 which took place on April
18. Thanks to all committee members
who worked hard to make that happen.
By Student Council
This year’s auction and carnival night
will be much different than in the past as
students are holding the event at the
Blyth and District Community Centre on
the arena floor. With so much more space
they can offer more to the families. Some
of these extras include: a bouncy castle
and an inflatable basketball target unit, a
clown making balloon characters for the
kids, face painting, tattoos as well as lots
of games with some great prizes for
everyone who participates. We are also
having cotton candy, popcorn, treat bags,
chocolate bars and chips for sale. The
food booth will be busy selling dogs,
burgers, pizza and more. Kids can also
enjoy the penny table which is always a
huge hit. Make sure you head to the bake
table early as baking always sells
quickly.
Make sure you tell all your family and
neighbours as much of the money raised
will be used to enhance the playground
at the school and thus will benefit the
entire community.
Come on out and join us in Friday,
May 3 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
World Day of Prayer event held
The ladies of Londesborough UCW
held their much-delayed World Day of
Prayer Service on Monday, April 15. The
service for 2013 was prepared by ladies
of many faiths in France.
France has coastline on the north, west
and south but is bordered on other edges
by many countries of Europe with
African countries just across the
Mediterranean Sea in the south east.
Hence the population has been made
richer through the contributions of
foreign cultures. The experiences of
immigrants to France and others who
were uprooted for a variety of reasons
within France influenced the theme of
the service, “I was a stranger and you
welcomed me.”
The service began with the entrance of
six women each wearing a different
coloured scarf.
These women represented the diversity
of backgrounds of the those who
participated in the preparation of the
service, women who have found
acceptance in the country they call home.
The appearance of a woman, a stranger,
with a grey scarf represented those in
society who are easily ignored and
anonymous. The six other women
acknowledge/accept her presence by
including her in their circle.
One of the scripture passages included
in the service was Leviticus 19: 33-37.
These verses of Leviticus are part of “the
Holiness Code.” The verses tell the
reader that being holy is both a gift of
God and a duty for humans. In this
section of the service the ladies in
attendance learned of the hardships some
immigrants to France experienced in
being accepted. The scripture verses tell
Christians to place the stranger in our
midst on the same level, equal before the
law and a true neighbour. This is being
true to God’s call to holiness.
Another section of the service was a
study of Matthew 25:31-40. Matthew
believed faith was expressed in works;
that action is an expression of faith. In
these verses Christ speaks of being one
of the least of society, hungry, thirsty, a
stranger, naked, sick and imprisoned.
Then teaches that as the world put their
faith into action for these persons of
society, they had done it for Him. Hence
the words of the theme, “I was a stranger
and you welcomed me”. The verses call
Christians to active awareness of others
and faithfulness. Christ wants us to see
each other as brothers and sisters
working for the Kingdom of God.
In this part of the service the ladies
present heard the stories of immigrants
who, through acceptance, are pleased to
call France their home.
To give the lesson of the service a
personal connection, each lady was given
a length of ribbon, some coloured, some
grey. The ladies were to share the
experience of a time when they were a
stranger in a situation and felt welcomed.
The fabric lengths were tied together to
demonstrate connection to each other.
The prayers of the service were a plea
to God for direction and guidance in our
daily lives to treat the strangers among us
with inclusiveness and kindness. Peace
will reign in a world of solidarity.
Leading the service were Groups 1 and
8. The hymns sung throughout the
service, meant to reinforce the theme
were, “I Heard the Voice of Jesus”, “Let
Us Give Thanks”, “Come In and Sit
Down” and “Let There Be Light”.
The evening included French cuisine -
quiches and fruit crêpes with crème frais,
served by Group 2.
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NEWS
FROM LONDESBORO
Annual fish fry
set for Saturday
Bert Lyon is home from
hospital and keeping Joanne
and his family busy catering
to his every whim. At time of
reporting Helen Dale is a
patient in Clinton Hospital.
Both these villagers could use
a little encouragement in the
days ahead.
Have you picked up your
tickets for the Londesborough
Lions Annual Fish Fry this
Saturday at Londesborough
Community Hall? Tickets are
available from any
Lion member and the at post
office.
Camp-themed worship set for April 28
Mary Jane Lowe, a licensed lay
worship leader, led the service at
Londesborough United Church on
Sunday, April 21. As support for
her message Mary chose John 10:
22-30 and Psalm 23.
In her reference to the well-
known story of the Good Shepherd
she queried, “Is it the voice of the
shepherd to which the sheep
respond, or the noises of the other
sheep or both?” Sheep that belong
to a shepherd know, hear and obey
his voice.
However Mary questions
whether we are able to hear the
voice of God in a world of noise
and chatter. It is necessary to make
a determined effort to hear God’s
voice, to learn His purpose for our
lives. She asked congregants if they
are ready to listen, to be nurtured
into discipleship, to have faith.
The senior choir sang the
anthem, “Footsteps of Jesus”. Mark
Mitchell read the minute for
missions titled “Watershed
Stewardship”. Staff at Saint
Columba House in Montreal
introduced youth to environmental
issues affecting their communities
through interactive activities.
Programs such as this are supported
by monies donated to the United
Church Mission and Service Fund.
Next Sunday, April 28, Knox
United of Auburn will worship in
Londesborough and celebrate
Camping Sunday. Worshippers are
encouraged to come dressed for
camp.
Saturday, May 4 beginning at 9
a.m. is clean-up day at Camp
Menesetung. They are looking for
your help to spruce up the camp.
Student volunteer hours will
receive credit. Lunch is provided.
Brochures are now available for the
summer programs. Londesborough
UCW will assist with fees for
children by contacting Sherry
Postma at 519-482-3215.
By BRENDA
RADFORD
Call
523-4296
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