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The Citizen, 1994-04-20, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1994. 4-Hers snap shots Educational exchange Kate Lucas, right, of Kent, England studies some artwork by a past student of Grey Central Public School. Ms Lucas took part in a teacher exchange between her home board and the Huron County Board of Education, which allowed her to visit Canada from April 2 to 16. She will host Grey Central Resource Teacher Marilyn Elgie, left, during July, at East Peckham County Primary School, in the County of Kent. Teacher enjoys exchange By Janice Becker For Kate Lucas, her first trip to Canada was not just for sightseeing and a vacation. Ms Lucas, from County of Kent, England, was taking part in a teach­ er exchange offered through her school board and the Huron County Board of Education. Ms Lucas arrived in Toronto on April 2 and will be returning home April 23 after a short stay, she says. Her exchange partner is Marilyn Elgie, the librarian and resource person from Grey Central Public School. Ms Lucas teaches at East Peck­ ham County Primary School in the village of East Peckham which has a population of approximately 300. The age groupings for the schools in the two countries was one of the noticeable differences pointed out by Ms Lucas. A primary school in England teaches children from the age of 4 1/2 to 11, at which time they move on to secondary education. She teaches the equivalent of Grade 1 here. "In England, children are required to attend school full-time from the age of five or 4 1/2 depending on their birth date," she says. She says, "There are far more similarities between the school sys­ tems than there are differences though England's national curricu­ lum may have some effect." "The strategies for teaching chil­ dren are the same everywhere, chil­ dren react the same to given situations," she says. One area where Canada is ahead of the United Kingdom is in resource technology. "Canada is more advanced in information tech­ nology," Ms Lucas says, "but we are making progress." Ms Lucas's time spent in Canada has not been all in the classroom. The first weekend entailed a trip to the national capital. Ms Lucas was struck by the beauty and the architectural wonder of the National Art Gallery. "The building is spectacular before the art inside is seen. It alone is something to see." She attended the Belmore Maple Syrup Festival and was taken by the sweet smell of the syrup, the smoke filled rooms and the large, thick pancakes. "We have pancakes but, they are nothing like these." She described the English pan­ cake as very thin, rolled and topped with jam (similar to a crepe). Another unusual sight viewed by Ms Lucas was frozen water. She had never before seen a lake the size of Lake Huron completely frozen over. "It went on forever," she said. She even saw a difference in the play of the children at Grey Central Public School. "I believe the landscape makes the people. Huron County is so expansive, with a feeling of open­ ness that it affects the residents. Everyone I have met is very kind and generous," she says. Ms Lucas brought letters from the school children in England and she will be returning with letters from Grey Central PS students. She says the exchange, which involves 24 people, is an invaluable experience for the knowledge gained both educationally and cul­ turally. Ms Lucas’s exchange partner, Ms Elgie will be visiting England dur­ ing July. 25 Bedroom Suites Equiualent to US 495.00 to over s2500,00 ea We also sell King Koil, Serta, Bayrest mattress and box spring sets SCHUETT'S FURNITURE SHOWROOM The Chestnut Park Hotel is conueniently located in downtown Toronto. Close to shopping, theatres, entertainment and special euents including: Eaton Centre, Pantages Theatre, Royal fllex. 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The next euchre will be April 25 at 8:30 p.m. Sympathy is extended to Doug and Carol Daniel on the recent loss of Doug's mother, Mrs. Gertrude Daniel. Welcome to Steven and Veronica Stevenson who moved to the fourth of Grey to the former Gordon Edgar residence. By Jodi Semple On Saturday, April 16 the "Cranbrook 4-H Hashers" met. The president opened the meeting with the pledge. Members talked about the flash point, animals shots, and setting up. There were 19 people present. They went outside for 10 minutes • Ouernight stay in our newly renouated guest room • Complimentary continental breakfast • FREE parking Equiualent to $69 IK "M'flTfrniirilTtTT^ • Ouernight stay in our newly renouated guest room * Complimentary continental breakfast u1 E S iWMim■ E L Sneak Preview Special ” Improvements today lead to superior accommodation in the future." taking pictures, then came in and had a snack. They read and took pictures of special effects. The meeting was adjourned with the motto... "Learn to do by doing". The next meeting will be held Saturday, April 23. They are to bring a picture of something funny and a picture of something moving.