HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-01-14, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1987.
Brussels students learn about high school
BY AARON CARDIFF,
NATASHA McDONALD AND
BOBBI JO RUTLEDGE, GRADE 7
The last day of term one at
Brussels Public School was a very
enjoyable one although everyone
was understandably, somewhat
restless.
We could hardly wait until that
bell rang at 2:15. The teachers
treated their students to a special
movie and some other special
treats.Bythetimethebell rang
both students and teachers were
glad to begin the holiday, though
all looked forward to returning to
regularclasseson January 5, 1987.
BY KRISTA HASTINGS,
DANIELLE CARDIFF AND
MICHELLE MACHAN, GRADE 7
In late November after report
cards had been received, teachers
and students began putting to
gether songs and plays for the
annual Christmas concert. This
year it was called “Christmas
Town’’.
L/CIV told of first
woman minister
The Afternoon Unit of the
U.C.W. met at Maple Villa on
Tuesday, January 6 with Edna
Pearson and Margeurite Sander
son in charge.
The meeting opened with the
New Year hymn, “Standing at the
portal of the opening year,’’
followed by a candle-lighting
ceremony and message of hope.
The second chapter of Matthew
was read followed by a message of
hope for the future.
Thetopic, taken by Ida Evans
and Anne Smith was given in
Brussels
euchre
There were eight tables in play at
Oddfellow and Rebekah Euchre
held in Library Monday night,
January 5.
Brenda Perrie and Jim Bowman
won high prizes. Viola Adams and
Jim Bridge were winners of the
consolation prizes. Freda Pipe won
the draw for maple syrup. A lunch
and social time was enjoyed by all
present. The next euchre is
January 19.
Matz
wins
praise
An enforcement co-ordinator
with the Wingham office of the
Ontario Ministry of Natural Re
sources was one of several indivi
duals singled out for some praise in
John Power’s “Outdoors’’ column
in The Toronto Star recently.
Terry Matz was said to excel “as
a goodwill ambassador and educa
tor. Nobody does it better.’’
Mr. Power goes on to say that
during National Wildlife Week,
Mr. Matz involved 800 students in
an endangered species poster
contest, held an essay contest in
area public schools and was
instrumental in organizing an
instructional workshop for teach
ers so they would understand
habitat loss is wildlife’s most
serious threat.
advised to turn Mr. Matz loose to
spread the conservation message
and enhance the ministry’s image
on a full-time basis,” Mr. Power
concludes.
The column headline was
“Here’s a tribute to those who
defend our heritage.”
On December 16, Junior and
Senior choirs under the direction of
Miss Blake and accompanied by
Mrs. Margery Huether and Mrs.
Gabriele Boetcher entertained the
crowd of parents, relatives and
friends with special Christmas
songs. The students presented
several plays, all on the theme of
thereat meaning of Christmas. The
concert was obviously enjoyed by
the large audience.***
This year at Christmas time the
students of Brussels Public School
decided to “care and share” a bit
more instead of exchanging gifts
with fellow classmates which they
had done in the past.
Food, clothing and toys were
donated and given to the Salvation
Army who distributed them to the
less fortunate. The Salvation Army
expressed appreciation for the
kindness shown by the students.
The true meaning of Christmas
was brought into focus and a
dialogue form between an inter-
viewerfromMandateand Lydia
Gruchy, the first female minister in
the United Church. Lydia grew up
in France and England and came
with her parents and nine brothers
and sisters to Saskatchewan. She
was ordained in 1936 and 1986 was
the 50th year since ordination.
Most of her work was done in
Saskatchewan among new Cana
dians who had come from Europe.
Meeting closed with a New Year’s
Prayer and the Mizpah Benedic
tion.
practical application for a lesson on
giving was thus provided.***
Grades 3, 4, and 5 have pen pals
in England. The idea originated
when Victoria and Emma Richards
came from England to join our
Grades 3 and 4 respectively. Mrs.
Richards suggested that the girls’
former classmates in England
become pen pals with their present
classmates in Mrs. Cousin’s and
Mrs. Wilson’s rooms.
On Nov. 5, letters were written
byGrades3, 4, and 5 students here
and sent to England. On Jan. 5,
reply letterswere received with
pictures enclosed in most of them.
The students were very happy to
hear from their pen pals so soon.
Each student read all the letters
and gained an insight into their
peers’ schooling in another coun
try. Santa Claus is called Father
Christmas in England. Other
different customs were noted as
well. It has been an interesting
experience for all concerned.***
BYDONNAGORDON,
SHELLEY DUSKOCY AND
GARRY YUILL, GRADE 8
Now with a new year and a new
term beginning, we also look to
different activities.
In past years at our school we
have had several extra-curricular
clubs organized by students. The
clubs meet in the library at noon
hour. Super Quiz is a board game
similar to Trivial Pursuit. The
players play in pairs and are scored
by wins, ties and losses. By April
we are ready for play-offs and the
Super Quiz champs are awarded a
small prize.
The Chess Club is scored on a
one-win basis. The highest scores
compete in play-off rounds to
determine one chess champion.
The clubs are an interesting way
to spend winter lunch periods in a
competitive and learning activity.***
Well, 1986 is gone, history, and
for Grade 8 students, highschool is
just around the corner. Early in
December, Mr,. Kopas, head of
Guidance at F.E. Madill, came and
introduced us to our ‘life’ in
highschool. He gave the students a
booklet with information about the
levels of achievement, guidelines
on how to select courses and
information about each of the
available courses. Also along with
the booklet came the “killer”, the
real thing, theone, theonly, the
course selection form. But really it
wasn’t so bad because our devoted
teacher, Mrs. Raymond, took each
student individually and talked to
each about any problems in
selecting courses. She helped to
select the level she thought we
could best handle. Highschool is
inching its way closer each day for
Grade 8 students and many are
getting excited. Now, beware
Madill, for here come the ankle
biters from Brussels Public School.
***
BY LISA PENNINGTON, PATTY
KNIGHT, GREG MULVEY, KIM
McWhirter and ross
MACHAN
Every year when the snow
begins to fly Mr. Prior, Mr.
Axtmann and Miss Blake organize
intramural sports for 7/8 students
at Brussels Public School. The
sports are played Monday to
Thursday in the gym at 12:25. The
computer picks the teams at
random; a name is chosen for each
team, and a captain is chosen, then
the games begin.
Right now the volleyball season
is in progress. These noon-hour
sports provide fun; the students
learn different techniques and
learn how to co-operate and work
with their teammates.
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