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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-11-16, Page 19THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16,1994. PAGE 19. Those bells Brussels PS news Busy week at BPS BUSY WEEK AT BRUSSELS By Kevin Mutter and Christa Smith The senior students went to the Cenotaph on Friday, Nov. 11 to participate in the community Remembrance Service. Classes have been watching Remembrance Day videos arranged by history teacher, Mr. Hooftman. The movies are in a series called Never Again from the War Amps of Canada. Never Again means that there should never be a war again. We thank the Legion for donating poppies that were given out on Friday. On Friday an assem­ bly was held at BPS and the Grade 7/8 students played instruments. Some other classes participated by reading verses. We would like to thank the Legion members for coming to the school assembly. We thank Mr. Alexander for coming to the school on Remembrance Day and talking to us about the war. The Grade 7/8 classes went to Tech 21 in Clinton on Nov. 4. Mike Cooper reported, "I short circuited the computers, but other than that it was great." Last Wednesday we made apple crisp from leftover apples from the activities on Halloween. It was good. The teachers are all upgrading their skills so they will be able to generate report cards by computer. Mr. Prior, our resident computer expert, has upgraded the program so that it is user-friendly. All staff appreciate his efforts. Director of Education for the Huron County Board of Education, Paul Carroll, was one of the featured guests at Brussels Public School for the Community Read-in this week. Mr. Carroll invited some audience participation for his reading of an Edgar Allan Poe poem about bells. Hullett PS news Kdgn makes poppy pictures THE KINDERGARTEN CLASSES A AND B By Christine Lapp The kindergarten classes have been very busy lately doing many different things. On Oct. 27 they carved pumpkins then used the pumpkin seeds to make seed pictures. They dyed the seeds many different bright colours. Then they placed them in such a way so that they spelled their own name. Then they glued it to the paper. They have been learning different shapes, what they look like, how to identify them and also how many sides they have. They have been learning about Remembrance Day and why we have it. On Nov. 11 the A class went up to the church for the Remembrance Day Service. They Blyth PS news made a poppy picture using sponges and paint. They turned out nicely. They also have been learning about nutrition, what to eat and what not to eat. They each brought in a vegetable and they made vegetable soup together. By Katie Snell and Carey Elliott Hullett Central ran a very successful rttagazine campaign during the last two weeks of October. Mr. Livermore’s Grade 4/5 contributed nearly $2,700 in sales. Because of their efforts they were treated in the gym to sundaes decorated with all the special ingredients on top. Mr. Talbot's Grade 7/8 class did equally well sharing the ice cream with the 4/5 class. The Grade 4/5 class is enjoying drill games in math. There was a Remembrance Day service held at the Londesboro United Church on Nov. 11. The senior class conducted the service. Senior Intramural volleyball starts in the next couple of days. The games will beheld at noon. HULLETT IS READING Hullett Central Public School is doing a book it program sponsored by Pizza Hut. Each class has a goal. Each student in the class must read so many books (however many the goal is). If each students does their goal the class will get a pizza party after the five months. As an extra added bonus every month if the student meets their goal they get a free pizza coupon. They can bring the coupon to Pizza Hut and they will supply a small prize as a reward. Each class is doing this program very successfully. Students play with math GRADE 5/6 By Jenny Ritchie and Kendra Brigham This week we played math games. In art we made creepy critters out of newspaper. They are very fun to make. At recess we play flags. It is a very fun game. In French we are helping the teacher with the bulletin board. Our topic is called "Dans le noir". In the afternoon after middle recess we read a book. Then we have to write about the book to see if it was good or bad. We've been watching a tape on TV called Read. All About It. It is a very good tape. In some parts it is very funny and in some other parts it is very mysterious. MEDIA CENTER On Wednesday Mrs. Cronin took five students to the media center in Clinton for the Peacemakers for a camp they are going to on Wednesday. While at the media center, they spent two hours working on a title page for the tape and putting music on the title page and the credits. It was a long time and was a bit boring. After we were done we went shopping for a bit then went home. Festival hosts Crossroads The imagination and talent of many area teens will be showcased on the stage of Blyth Memorial Hall, Nov. 17, 18 and 19, when the Crossroads Drama Festival features productions by eight regional high schools. Schools from Goderich, Wingham, Exeter, Seaforth, Palmerston, St. Marys, Listowel and Toronto have all entered one- act plays in this continually growing annual festival. Five local students along with Bluewater Secondary School teacher Duncan McGregor (also a director on the Board for the Blyth Centre for the Arts) have co­ ordinated the event which includes numerous day-time workshops with theatre professionals. Each participating school then has an opportunity to present an evening one-hour production, utilizing the Blyth Festival’s facilities and professional production manager, Ray Salverda. Each performance will be adjudi­ cated by well known Canadian actor and director Janet Amos, who has returned as Artistic Director of the Blyth Festival. She adjudicated Continued on page 21 The Huron County Board of Education invites applications for a 3 year membership on THE SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE This Committee consisting of board members and volunteer citizens may make recommendations to the Huron County Board of Education in respect of any matter affecting the establishment and development of special education programs and services for exceptional pupils of the Board. The committee meets approximately five times per school year. Volunteers must be nominated by a local, incorporated association and appointed by the Huron County Board of Education. THE SUPERVISED ALTERNATIVE LEARNING FOR EXCUSED PUPILS COMMITTEE This Committee reviews applications from parents of 14-15 year old pupils requesting alternative learning programs. The Committee devises recommendations which permit such pupils to be excused from full-time attendance at school to participate in alternative programs. The Committee meets as required to deal with applications. Usually no more than five meetings per school year are required. Any qualified interested elector is invited to apply for a position on either committee. Applications should be forwarded by 4:00 p.m. December 16, 1994 to: R. G. Wareham Superintendent of Schools Huron County Board of Education 103 Albert Street CLINTON, Ontario NOM 1LO G. Craig Chair P. Carroll Director