HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-11-06, Page 26PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2008.
AARON MARTIN
Auto Repair Experience
I am participating in the co-op
program at F.E. Madill Secondary
School in Wingham. My teacher is
Mrs. Kellington.
My co-op placement is at Brussels
Auto Collision and Restoration. I
work from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
every day until the end of January.
At this body shop they fix
everything from dents and scratches
to full restorations and paint jobs.
During my time there I have
learned many things like sanding
and grinding. I have also learned
how to pull out large dents using
different tools and how to sandblast.
I am working with Charlie Wick,
the owner of the shop and Doug
Bowers, an employee there.
After I am finished high school I
would like to open my own body
shop and the skills I am learning
definitely help me in this career.
I enjoy working at my placement
and I would recommend the Co-op
program to any student.
EVAN DUCHARME
Plumbing and electrical trade
I am a Grade 12 co-operative
education student at F.E. Madill
Secondary School in Wingham. My
co-op placement is at B&H
Mechanical in Brussels where my
supervisor is Verne Bridge and my
co-worker is Scott Armstrong. They
are both great teachers.
I work full days trying to earn four
credits toward my high school
diploma and also learn the plumbing
and electrical trades. Some day I
hope to become licensed as a
certified plumber and electrician. I
believe this is a very promising
career because someone will always
need these two trades.
I have found the co-op program a
good change from going to school
and I have got a good taste of what it
is like to be a plumber and
electrician.
Throughout the day, I work with
Verne and Scott on jobs and learn
many things you could never be
taught in classroom. My co-opplacement has been a veryeducational experience and it is avery interesting field of work.I believe I would like to pursuethis career after I graduate highschool. Mr. Walker, my co-op
teacher is assisting me in getting
signed up as an OYAP student
(Ontario Youth Apprenticeship
Program). I am sure it will be a very
good experience.
JAMIE LOSCH
Construction business
I am a co-op student at F.E. Madill
Secondary School in Wingham. I am
presently doing a co-op placement at
D & I Wattam Construction. My co-
op supervisor is Chris Wattam.
I have learned many interesting
things like how to set grades, put in
septic systems, and backhoeing. I
have also been involved with
clearing out trees and backfilling
house foundations. I am able to
operate some of the equipment and
am becoming very good at knowing
what to do.
All the guys who work on thiscrew are great. They are easy to getalong with, but hard working. I prefer to work outdoors than dobookwork in the classroom. When Igraduate in June I have been offeredfull time work at Wattam’s. I plan to
get my AZ licence and be able to
work on any of the equipment they
own.
I look forward to my future at D&I
Wattam.
My co-op teacher is Mrs.
Kellington.
KRISTEN MCARTER
In the classroom
“Alright children, quiet reading
time. That means NO talking.
I’m a co-op student from F.E.
Madill Secondary School. My co-op
teacher is Mrs. Kellington. My co-
op placement is at East Wawanosh
Public School in Belgrave.
I started my placement in mid-
September and will be done at theend of January when the semester isover. I really enjoy working with thekids although it can get hectic attimes.I’m still thinking of becoming a
massage therapist although a
teaching assistant would be an
option.
I am finding my experience at the
school to be fulfilling and enjoyable.
I’m very welcomed by my co-
workers and like doing little tasks
for them so they can focus on the
bigger things. I think I am making a
difference.
Madill students learn first hand through co-op
Graduation
Elizabeth MacGregor graduated
June 21, 2008 from York
University, Glendon College with
a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in
Linguistics and Language Studies
and a Certificate of Bilingualism,
French/English. She is currently
attending the University of Essex
in Colchester, England for her
Masters in Computational
Linguistics Studies. We are all so
proud of you and wish you the
best now and in the future.
Love Dad, Mom, Kate, Shawn
and Grandma.
The Huron-Perth Catholic
District School Board didn’t have to
look too far to find the ideal
candidate to replace outgoing
director of education Larry Langan.
After receiving eight applications
from across Ontario and
interviewing three prospective
appointees, trustees opted to elevate
current education superintendent
Martha Dutrizac to the top job.
Dutrizac’s appointment was
unanimously approved at a special
board meeting Wednesday, Oct. 15.
“To me, it’s a bit of a bonus to be
able to choose someone from your
own staff, because you don’t have to
bring them up to speed on the issues
in the board,” commented Huron-
Perth chair Bernard Murray in a
recent interview.
Murray explained that, following
Langan’s announcement that he
would retire effective Dec. 31,
trustees held a series of “focus
group” meetings with a wide range
of employees. “The idea was to get
some feedback as to the type of
director they wanted.”
Dutrizac will now take over a
board which – by the time the
transition occurs – will probably
have signed new collective
agreements with those labour
groups. Her own post as education
superintendent for elementary
programming has already been
advertised, and Murray predicted
that trustees would know sometime
this week if interviews will be
necessary.
Dutrizac has strong connections
with top-level administrators in the
provincial Ministry of Education,
having participated in various
curriculum development initiatives
during her six years of service at
Huron-Perth. Prior to coming here,
she worked for the London and
District Catholic school board.
“She’s a very dedicated
individual,” Murray said. “And she
certainly has motivated staff and
students to elevate their level of
achievement.”
“She will bring her strengths, and
that’s why we hired her.”
Michelle Cook
Graduation
Michelle has graduated from Wilfrid
Laurier University with a degree in
Bachelor of Business Administration
Honours with Co-operative Option.
Michelle is currently completing her
Charter Accounting add-on courses
and has accepted a full-time position
with Ernst and Young in London
starting January 2009.
Well done Michelle, your hard work
has paid off. We are very proud of
you.
Love,
Dad, Mom,
Darcey and Kyle.
Can’t decide what
to give for Christmas?
FOR A BOOK
A gift certificate lets the recipient choose
the book they want.
We have shelves of books to choose from.
Everything from books on trains to
gardening to cookbooks.
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Ladies’
For an evening of
Fun, Shopping, Demonstrations
and Relaxation
Thursday,
November 6
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Catholic Church Hall,
Carling Terrace, Wingham
FOOD DONATION for
FOOD BANK or $3.00 admission
All proceeds to
COMMUNITY LIVING ASSOC.
• Many vendors
• Gift Bags to the first 25 ladies
• Light refreshments and cash bar
• Door prizes
Catholic school board names
new director of education
By Stew Slater
Special to The Citizen
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