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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-04-23, Page 7as r 1 .« ear: 3 L' "'AI , THIS IS A VIEW OF THE NEW woodworking shop which is part of the vocational addition. Excellent equipment will give students training in all modern phases of the r—s trade. The public will be able to see the area during open house on Thursday and Friday evenings of this week.—Photo by Connell. ROBERT VIVIAN, occupational instructor, works with a group of boys who are learning to work with concrete V and masonry in the new room. CONGRATULATIONS! To the Members of the Board, Teachers and Students of the Wingham District High School on the official opening and dedication of the new Vocational Wing We are pleased to have had the opportunity to play a part in the completion of this essential project. CHAS. HODCI NS MASSEY-FERGUSON SALES & SERVICE WINGHAM PHONE 357-1440 —Photo by Connell. Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, April 23, 1964 -Page 7 Principal Ovtlines Courses Of Study at District School ICY F. E, MADILL, 13,A. Principal Great changes have taken place in secondary education in the past few years. In 1961 a reorganized programme ofstud- ies was announced by the hon- ourable John P. Roberts, then Minister of Education. As a result vocational education would now be available in many district high schools. To provide the additional facilities for the new courses, a Federal - Provincial Training Agreement was instituted in May 1961, Un- der the plan the Federal Gov- ernment would pay 75' o of the building and equipment costs with the remaining 25%u paid by the Province. No capital costs would be borne by the munici- palities. In January 1962 permission was granted by the Department of Education to the Wingham District high School Board to build and equip an addition un- der the special Dominion -Pro- vincial Vocational. Grant scheme. In September 1963, although the building was not , completed, the new programme of studies was introduced. The school is open to students from the Lucknow and Ripley District high Schools to take courses not offered in their own school. The Wingham District High School now offers the following courses: 1. The 5 -year programme for students who plan to con- tinue their education beyond Grade XIII. There are three branches: (a) Arts and Science which corresponds to the old general course, (b) Business and Commerce where commer- cial subjects occupy one-fifth of the time, (c) Science, Tech- nology and Tradeswlrere tech- nical subjects are included. KI)t of the courses are the same for all three branches, the remaining 2'$i' varies ac- cording to the branch. Oppor- tunity for university education is equal in all three branches. 2, The 4 -year programme for students who wish to find employment in business or in- dustry, The three branches are offered: (a) Arts and Sci- ence which provides a good ge- neral education, (b) Business and Commerce leading to em- ployment in business, (e) Sci- ence, Technology and Trades for boys who wish to work in industry. Since the school is located in a farming area agriculture is offered as an option in the 4 - year courses. 3. For pupils who have not been regularly promoted from Grade VIII a one or two year programme in occupational subjects is provided, It is hoped that this course will makei a student more employable. It is reasonable to say that if a person is willing to put forth a sincere effort, he or she can find a course at Wingham District high School well suit- ed to their capabilities, inter- ests, and career plans. A pupil is not compelled to make a final choice of pro- gramme or branch when enter- ing Grade IX. At the end of Grade IX with the help of the Guidance Department it is hoped that the student will be able to select the course he in- tends to pursue through the high school. Changes made after Grade X are liable to cre- ate hardships. A word should be said about THE ENLARGED CAFETERIA at the Wing - ham District High School is able to serve hot lunches to all students who want this The Choice of Better Mechanics amorarnaargaarra service. The serving area is pictured dur- ing a noon -hour rush as the cafeteria staff is assisted by a number of students. the 4 -year vocational courses. They are not, as many people believe, taken up entirely with practical work. Actually a greater proportion of the time is spent on academic subjects - English, Mathematics, etc, To he capable of handling the more complex, positions in bus- iness or industry, or to retrain for a new occupation in a world where new opportunities are constantly occurring, demands a sound academic background . Diversified ccupafions Programme By R. I3, Vivian The primary purpose of this progratnme is to provide- suit- able education and :hop train- ing which will assist those pu- pils who have been transferred from the public schools in this district to become useful citi- zens of the community, Em- phasis is placed on developing good personal habits with re- spect to appearance, honesty, punctuality, responsibility, and willingness to co-operate with others. An attempt is made to interest the pupils in education and to get them to appreciate the ever increasing necessity of obtaining a good educational background. Previous frustra- tions and failures are disre- garded as much as possible, and encouragement is given to assist the student to work intel- ligently at his own level of ac- complishment and speed. Prime consideration is given to aspects of safety, and to ac- quiring safe working habits. Each operation and each ma- chine is discussed with regards to personal safety, and to its safe operation. The chief aim of every option is to give the student a basic understanding of the tools and materials used in each particular field in order to give him a basic working know- ledge of each allied trade.Op- tions have been chosen to cor- respond with job opportunities in this area. [fence, in the first year, options of basic house construction, rough carpentry, light furniture making, gaswel- ding, cement work, small mo- tors, and elementary sketching and blue -print reading are giv- en where applicable to meet the student's needs. In the sec- ond year, when applicable, options of masonry, hydraulics arc welding, sheet metal, may be added, In each option, the names of tools, materials used, operations performed, as well a as trade techniques are experi- enced by the student. The shop is intended to give the student a valuable feeling Please turn to Page Nine. Congratulations to the Wingham District High School Board on this new addition. A fine new vocational wing is completed. A big undertaking has been accomplished, providing the area youth with greater opportunities. Our very best wishes are extended to the students who will receive their education in this excellent institution. OF CANADA, LTD. .16 i Nit;htin.ate .1re., London, Ontario SPECIALIZED MACHINES have been installed at the high school to train boys taking the automotive course under the new program. Instructor T. R. Willis demonstrates a distributor tester to Larry Sutcliffe, of Teeswater, and Bob Furness, of Wingham.—A-T Photo.