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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-04-23, Page 9e 4 a a4 4 INSTRUCTOR ROBERT VIVIAN, centre, to Don Templeman and Rick Irwin in the demonstrates the use of a radial -arm saw occupational shop.—A-T Photo. Congratulations WE WERE PLEASED TO LEARN THAT OUR PRODUCTS WOULD BE USED AS PART OF THE EQUIPMENT IN YOUR SCHOOL ADDITION. Essex Cabinet Makers (Ont.) Ltd. CabeII St. London Ont. 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 CONWAY ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISES INDUSTRIAL AVIONICS GEOPHYSICS MEDICAL ULTRASONICS COMMUNICATIONS MICROWAVE BROADCAST RADAR NUCLEONICS LIMITED Manufacturers and Distributors of the FEST in Electronics and Electronic Instruments at prices within school reach. 1514 EGLINTON AVE. W., TORONTO, ONTARIO Our Sincere Best Wishes 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 OUR VERY BEST WISHES TO ALL THE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THESE EXCEPTIONALLY FINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. McKerlie Automotive 246 HORTON STREET, LONDON Over 500 Are enrolled In Commercial Subjects BY B.L. STUCK}EY The reorganized programme has brought to W.D.I1.s. ex- citing changes and much great- er opportunities, in commer- cial education. New, hI auti- ful and functional commercial classrooms, modernly equipped, combine with a wide range of courses to help meet the chal- lenge of a wider variLty of commercial needs. For the first time ;at W. D,11. S. an able student may choose a programme which will pro- vide vocational competence in commercial subjects and at the same time qualify fur universi- ty entrance in any area, on completion of Grade XIII. In this course --the "Five Year Programme" of "The Business and Commerce Branch" --ap- proximately 20 per cent of school time will be devoted to commercial subjects, the hal- ance to academic. By Grade XI students in this course will be competent to undertake sum- mer employment and so will be able to earn their own way, if necessary, while continuing their education. Moreover, upon graduation from university such students will already possess the market skills for immediate office em- ployment, if this is desired. On the other hand, students who are specially interested in business and commercial sub- jects and do not intend to go on to university may choose the Four Year Business Course. Since the time devoted tocom- mercial subjects varies from 20 per cent in Grade IX to 50 per cent in Grades XI and XII this course gives greater diver- sification in commercial work than does the five year course. That old reliable, the spe- cial One Year Business Course, the intensive vocational course which has proved so successful in both large and small schools for many years, is still avail- able for those who decide on commercial training after completing Grade XI. And for those who wish to choose a commercial subject in place of a language: Typewriting in Grades X and XI and bookkeep- ing in Grade XII may still be chosen as options. A visitor to the new typing, office practice and business machines rooms of the Com- mercial wing will note a num- ber of features. These include: floor outlets for electric ma- chines, blackboard illumina- tion to eliminate glare, acoustic treatment on ceiling and walls to absorb machine noise, a heating system that provides fresh air ventilation with win- dows closed, between -glass venetian blinds to control sun- light, and ample storage facili- ties. New equipment added in- cludes: 83 new Underwood type- writers, 19 new Olympia type- writers, six IBM and six Under- wood electric typewriters, five ten -key adding and adding -mul- tiplying machines, two ten - key automatic calculators, two bookkeeping machines, one full -key adder, two duplicators, a photocopier, an "overhead" projector, and four dictating - transcribing machines. Fifty- nine new adjustable typewriter desks have been added along with twelve machines desks and two secretarial desks. Diversified Programme Continued from Page Seven of accomplishment, and to give him a basic knowledge of every option taken, and to make a valuable contribution to the stu- dent at his level of learning and, ability. Emphasis throughout the course is on practical skill de- velopment in order that the stu- dent may attain a saleable craft so that he will become a useful and productive member of his community with its at- tendant social and mental and personal well-being, which brings with it the satisfaction of a job well done. An indication of the rapid growth experienced by the corn- mercial department of W. D.11. S. during the past few years is the fact that five years ago there were 24 students enrolled in the special one year course and 234 taking commercial op- tions. This year there are ap- proximately 525 students taking commercial subjects, including 196 enrolled in regular commer- cial courses, the balance taking Business Practice and commer- cial options. Further growth will doubtless occur as time goes on. Four Counsellors Now on Guidance Staff at School BY R.P. RITTER The opening of the new vo- cational wing has also necessi tated an expansion in the guid- ance facilities at the school. Guidance has assumed a great- . er responsibility in the school especially in the judicious counselling of students with re- gard to the branch and pro- gramme. In order to improve the counselling facilities, two new counselling offices have been added to the existing guidance office, and a staff of fourcoun- sellors now spend a part of each day interviewing students. With the increased number of cour- ses and options offered in the Re -organized Programme, it is essential that all students at specific grade levels be given the opportunity to discuss their courses and school problems with staff cousellors. Many parents, too, are requesting interviews in order to discuss courses and student difficulties. Counselling, while it is considered to be the heart of guidance, is not the only ser- vice rendered. Up-to-date in- formation on universities, tech- nical institutes, trade schools, and other courses is available in the main guidance office for student use. Another area of growing im- portance is the standardized testing service. Some intel- ligence tes is are being supplied to the elementary schools in the district. All students o enter the high school receive two in- telligence tests, a silentread- ing test, and a commercial and mechanical aptitude test. Some other aptitude and inter- est tests are available on an op- tional basis, Last, but cerainly not least in importance, is the relatively new field of placement service. While it is recognized that there is still much to he done in this Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, April 23, 1964 - Page 9 SANDRA MacDONALD operates an IBM dictation trans- cribing machine in the new typing room.—Connell Pix. OCCUPATIONAL ".' a..1 is ' ' ' ! ` 1 I,t ! • a .: ., p , i rr ! J 4 if r INSTRUCTRESS, Mrs. C. M. Worsnop, watches Judy Stone, who is learning to operate a sewing machine.—A-T Photo, field by the guidance depart- ment, considerable progress has been made. Close Eason with several large companies 111 Lon- don, Kitchener, and Waterloo is maintained with a view to the placement of the graduates from the Business and Com- merce course. It is anticipated that as students begin to gra- duate from the vocational tech- nical shops more work will have to be done in the field of placement. .r* CORN FLAKES 7-> GIRLS STUDYING in the occupational course are learning the fundamentals of retail merchandising. Judy Stone, of Wingham, is practising on the cash register as Sandra Hill, of Lucknow, packs the order, and Linda Whitby, of Wingham, plays the role of customer. —Advance -Times Photo.