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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-11-24, Page 11e Remembrance Day essayists Blyth Public School students who won essay and poetry prizes in the Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day contest received their awards at the school's remembrance ceremony Thursday. Participating were (back row, left to right) Donna Govier, treasurer, Branch 420; Skye Lantinga, first for intermediate poem; Erin Roulston, second, intermediate poem; April Van Amersfoort, second intermediate essay; Cappy Onn, first for intermediate essay and third, intermediate poem; Donna Dougherty, Branch 420 president; (front) Bonnie Stewart, first place junior essay; Michelle McNichol, first place, junior poem. Absent was Christie Blair, third place, junior essay. Brussels P. S. 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Regular pace after Dec.1 $80.00 brussels.walton TRALLBLAZERS PERMITS AVAILABLE AT: Todd's Bakery, Brussels McGavin Farm Equipment, Walton B & K Tire, Brodhagen John's Repair Shop, Monkton Dean's Go Co, Monkton Mitchell Co-op, Mitchell Winthrop General Store, Winthrop Vincent's, Seaforth Middegaal Sports, Seaforth U.A.P., Seaforth Petro Can, Seaforth Treebelt (Don Blake) Blyth HURON-PERTH DISTRICT HEALTH COUNCIL Information Meeting for potential members Tuesday, November 30, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. Mitchell Town Hall St. David Street, Mitchell, Ontario For more information, please call Shirley Hazlitt at 524-7722 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24,1993. PAGE 11. Blyth P. S. Students travel to Wingham for special classes Written by Christina Black Edited by Skye Lantinga FRENCH AND ART The grade eight students have been learning watercolour techniques in art and have produced some of their best work to date. Some of the watercolour poppies they have painted are on display on the Remembrance Day bulletin board in the main hall. Many classes are working hard to complete Remembrance Day posters, essays and poems in preparation for the Legion contests. In French many of the classes are having their final tests before reports cards. The grade six class has been learning vocabulary about the school. Each student drew a map of the school, labelling the rooms in French. Just as they had finished, Mr. Harrison converted the front foyer into an experimental new office space. The projects were very well done and will be one of the projects used in the school fair. The grade seven classes have been discussing school vocabulary as well. They have learned the names of the subjects they are taking in school. The primary grades have been learning vocabulary about autumn and Halloween and enjoyed playing games and doing activities around these themes. The grades three and four have been talking about how animals prepare for winter. They have learned the names of several woodland animals, can name the foods they eat and where the stay for winter. They also can name and describe the animals as to their body parts, colour, fur, etc. Grade five students have been learning to read and write in French and are getting some of their first exposure to French grammar. This is quite a transition for them after a very oral-based program in grade four, and it is to prepare them for movement into a different textbook series in the spring. Junior and Intermediate classes will be working on Remembrance Day activities in French for the next few days. GRADE SEVEN Grade seven students travel to Wingham every second Monday morning where one half of the class attends Family Studies and the other half attends Design and Technology. Currently the Family Studies group is making posters promoting safety in the kitchen and the sewing area. The Design and Technology group is planning a bridge made out of dry spaghetti. GRADE EIGHT On Nov. 4, the senior grades enjoyed a visit from the popular author, Paul Kropp. , He talked mostly about how he got his ideas for writing and from whom. Many students took part in acting out his stories. Mr. Kropp's visit was enjoyed by all students. By Jason Kellington, Scott Somers and Cory Bragg REMEMBRANCE DAY ASSEMBLY On Thursday, Nov. 11 Brussels Public School students held a Remembrance Day assembly. The assembly started with "Chorale", an instrumental piece played by the grade eight class, followed by the students singing 0 Canada. There were several readings by students. Mrs. Cousin's grade, three/four music classes sang. "It's a Long Way , to Tipperary" and "Pack up your Troubles", Two World War I songs. The assembly concluded with the song "Peace and Beauty in the World". Many classes are completing entries for the poster contest sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion. First term reports will be out on Nov. 22. Parent-teacher confer- ences will be on Nov. 23 and 24. Students are not looking forward to this. The students are experiencing many tests before the first term ACROSS THE COUNTRY By Shannon Scott and Amy Wilts The grade three/fours received letters from their pen pals in New Zealand. The class started writing to their class last spring and they will continue for this year. The classes in New Zealand will be starting their summer holidays soon and the grade threes will be graduating into grade four in February. They have written two letters and hope to write a few more before the summer. reports go out. The students' volleyball schedule began for grades four to eight. The first three games have been played. The Blue House is undefeated at 2- 0. In the junior division, the leaders are the undefeated Blue House as well. Each class is sending home a newsletter of some kind that they wrote this term. By Amber Ruttan and Kara Pepper The Grade 4/5 teacher, Mrs. Uhler, came up with a wonderful idea to have parents come into the school with a favourite book. So far the students have enjoyed having guests read to them. Some of the comments heard were that it was fun, enjoyable, and the variety of the books read was very interesting. Eighteen adults have already read to Grades 4 to 8. Guest participants have included Marg Black, Murray Cardiff, Mary Douma, Bonnie Gropp, Betty Graber, Dave Goodland, Sue Nichol, Barb Mutter, Linda Garland, Marjorie Teeft, Jamie Thomas, Ruth Bauer, Sandra Pepper, Karen Therrien, NEW HAPPENINGS FOR THE BETTER Mrs. Bosman's grade one-two class welcomes a new student this week. Nicole Moore who is in grade two went to Hullett last year, and we're glad to see an old friend again. We were thinking a lot about Remembrance Day. We thought of a word list, and used those words to write a story, which we can all read. We made poppies to pin onto a wreath during the service at the church on Nov. 11. Sue Mastnak, Teresa Van Beek, Rev. C. McAvoy, and Rev. Acton. This has been a successful event. Coming to the school Nov. 23 is the Owl Book Fair. The book fair will run until Nov. 26. The school will be selling a variety of books. The kindergarten class was really excited when' they were asked what they had done this week that was special. They were all full of things to tell us. Mrs. Hall thought that the one thing that should be mentioned is that they were getting their report cards before everyone else in the school. They received their first term reports on Thursday, Nov. 18. Every student in Mrs. Hall's class was talking about having a turn being VIP (very important person). The students have been working hard at writing in their journals. They have also been doing activities about their families. On Thursday, Nov. 18 there were four adult volunteers who came around to all the classes for a head check. There were very positive results. Regular checking at home has really helped to control this bothersome vroblem. We learned a song and a verse to present that day as well. We all agree that we are very lucky to live in Canada. We have also started on a Fairy Tale Unit and are bringing any books from home to share. Drive off with A Bargain in the Classified Section. Hullett Central P. S. New Zealand pen pals send letters