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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-09-27, Page 182pg2811171)(02) (41loapilik <31,01rtr, ->„&alb 1116CUT3) Ibvitiviers,d1 411i Ou. B-calo FIREWOOD FOR SALE PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1995. Hullett Happenings Students elect Maranda Blake to presidency By Angie Martin, Stephanie Muehlethaler, Jennifer Jackson and Diana Bakelaar MR. MEDD'S GRADE 7/8 So far the first few weeks in Mr. Medd's class have been great. The students have been learning about wars in North America and also about the Early Conflict in North America. They have also gone to the Blyth Steam Show on Sept. 8 and in doing so learned about days gone by. MR. TALBOT'S GRADE 7/8 As part of a science unit the Grade 7/8 class set up an ecosystem. They are planning an outdoor trip to the bush and a cookout on Sept. 28. They will be involved in various activities in Science, English and Art. . In English they did their autobiographies and they are now doing a unit on short stories. Each child has a journal to write in. There is lots of time spent on spelling, improving spelling and language skills. They are also involved in cross country and soccer. GRADE 3 Mr. Sander's Grade 3 class has just completed the first penpal letters to New Zealand. The class started writing to New Zealand last spring. They will continue to write to them throughout this school year. GRADE 2/3 The Grade 2/3 class with teacher Mrs. Bosman, is a happy group of 26 boys and girls — 13 of each. They have been busy the first few weeks of school getting to know the four new students in their class, and being in a split grade. They've been involved in a "Creepy Crawly" Unit since the beginning of the year, and have enjoyed writing stories, making cut and paste pictures and "scooter" bugs as they learn about these interesting creatures. Grade 2 has a trip to the apple orchard coming up, so that is exciting to look forward to also. STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS This past Friday the students' council election was held. Our school president is Maranda Blake, the vice president is Suzie Salverda, the secretary is Stephanie Muehlethaler, and the treasurer is Matt Anderson. CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS On Friday, Sept. 21, the school had their second cross country race. The top three girls were Becky Archambault, Leanne Jamieson, and Melissa Snell. The top three boys were Ben Bolinger, Matt Anderson, and Adam Anderson. A large number of the students are trying out for cross country. They practice every day in the last 15 minutes. GRADE 4 CLASS Mr. Livermore's Grade 4 class has been busy collecting and studying the wonderful world of insects. Each student had a great time bottling insects on the playground one afternoon. Since the Blyth Thresher's Reunion was just up the road from Hullett, and agriculture and industry are on the Grade 4 course of study, the students had a chance to visit the site at Blyth on Friday, Sept. 9. They all enjoyed viewing saw mills, old tractors, antiques, etc. Most of the students are also involved with cross country running and soccer intramurals at noon hour. Some of the students have high hopes in making the School Soccer Team for the tournament at Brucefield on Sept. 27. GRADE 1 CLASS The Grade 1 class has 12 girls and 16 boys not including their teacher Mrs. Walter. They like having their own desks. This past week they made books and pictures about Nursery Rhymes. They were very excited about showing their classroom to their parents at Open House. They like learning about their Alphabet Pals. ABOUT SCHOOL This year our school enrolment is 252. We'd like to welcome our three new teachers: Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Stennett and Miss Carter. This past Thursday on Sept. 21, from 6 - 8 p.m. we had our open house. There was a supper provided of hot dogs, corn, donuts and drink. In the gym the book fair was set up so people could buy things, there was a great turnout. Grey Central Echo Outdoors a natural classroom for Grade 7/8s On Sept. 18, the Grey Central Parent Advisory Council met for the first time this school year. Special guests were Mrs. L. Sygrove, primary co-ordinator for Huron County, Mrs. M. Thomas, public health nurse and Mr. D. McDonald, board member. Mrs. Sygrove presented the Reading Support Program which will be implemented by volunteers for some children in the primary grades. Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area will be the site of the annual Fall Colour Tour sponsored jointly by the Maitland Conservation Foundation and the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA). This year the Fall Colour Tour will be held on Sunday, Oct. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. The Fall Colour Tour has become an autumn tradition with families returning year after year to enjoy wagon rides, walks along the scenic Maitland River and lots of hot apple cider. If the weather co-operates, horse- drawn wagon rides through the conservation area will begin at 1:30 p.m. The wagon ride provides a relaxing and enjoyable means of viewing the fall scenery. Not only are the deciduous trees putting on a spectacular showing of autumn colours but there are also plenty of This week's 1995 International Plowing Match (1PM) was marked by the continuation of the Ontario farm lobby to preserve the province's already depleted agricultural budget. Ontario farm leaders took advantage of the large continent of Ontario MPPs, including Premier Harris, attending the IPM in Waterloo Region, to drive home the importance of the agrifood industry to the Ontario economy. "With threats of major cuts in public spending we are reminding Premier Harris of his election commitments not to cut farm programs," said Ontario Federation Mrs. Thomas addressed the council on the importance of physical fitness and presented the concept of "Families in Motion." Mr. McDonald explained the financial framework for the Huron County Board of Education. FEATURING MR. COLQUHOUN'S CLASS By Carla Hunt and Amanda Stratton This year, Mr. Colquhoun's room meadow wildflowers adding to the view. MVCA staff will ride along on the wagon to answer questions visitors might have about migration, hibernation and other mysteries of the fall season. Guided walks along the river trail will also be available or visitors may pick up a trail map and explore the conservation area on their own. Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area covers 420 acres and both the Maitland River and Belgrave Creek flow through the property. The site contains hardwood forest, meadows, plantations and two small marshes. Wawanosh Valley is known best as the location of the Wawanosh Nature Centre. The Nature Centre is used extensively by school classes and community groups for conservation education activities. MVCA staff expect over 1,500 visitors to of Agriculture (OFA) President Roger George. During the duration of the match farm organizations will be handing out 50,000 green stickers, bearing the slogan "Come on Mike, Let's Keep the Promise". The stickers are accompanied by a 9 class is split with Grade 8s and Grade 7s. We have settled into our classroom and the teacher's routines. The return from our summer vacation has brought us back to see -our old friends and to make some new friends. Our class has 29 students including two new pupils. We would like to tell you what has been taking place. This year, we have been taking advantage of our outdoor environ- participate in programs at the Nature Centre this fall. The Nature Centre will be open throughout the Fall Colour Tour so be sure to drop in for some hot apple cider (if possible please bring a mug). A variety of displays and hands-on conservation activities, will also be available for children to explore. The Nature Centre is wheelchair accessible. Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area is located south of Belgrave and west of Hwy. 4 on Nature Centre Road (Conc. 6/7 of East Wawanosh Twp.). For more information about the Fall Colour Tour contact the MVCA at 335-3557. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend. Donations to the Maitland Conservation Foundation to support conservation education will be gratefully accepted. flyer which outlines the PC's pre- election promises to agriculture and explains the economic importance of Ontario's agrifood industry. This is the latest action by Continued on page 19 ment by goitig outside for some classes. We drew nature pictures with charcoal in art. We have phys. ed. outside and will be doing maps of the school grounds for geography. In Grade 8 history this year, we have begun learning about the United Empire Loyalists, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Hal Jackman and the Governor General, Romeo Le Blanc. In math, we have been reviewing adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing without the aid of a calculator to prepare for the much harder work ahead of us such as order of operations. Grade 7 and 8s are participating In Technology 21 at Clinton High School. We have gone once so far and everyone seems to enjoy it. There are four areas, Design, Per- sonal Care, Communications and Manufacturing/Control Systems. They have a few different modules than last year such as pneumatics, desktop presentation, electric motors, and autosketch. We will go five more times throughout the year. In phys. ed. we are receiving approximately 30 minutes of gym time every day. During our gym period lately we have been running the cross country trail and developing our soccer skills. This year the cross country meet was held on Thursday, Sept. 21. The Grade 8 boys ran the distance of 2.5 km, but the girls ran 2 km. Some of our class participated in the meet. The top six from both boys' and girls' divisions will move on to the meet held in Wingham at the golf course. An intramural soccer program will be started and anyone who wishes to play can. We will have people from our class participating. WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT GREY CENTRAL? By Julie Machan David Knight — I like to ride the bus. Lisa Mills — I like to ride the bus. I'd like to come to school all the time. Taylor Prior — I like to play with the toy cows. James Knight — I like to look all over the school. Jake Van Beek — I like having new friends. I like all the teachers. I like the library because there are lots of new books. And I like playing outside. Amanda Bright — I like the computers. I like the library. I like making new friends. Fall colour tour set for Oct. 1 Lobbyists seek reassurance Huron Perth District Health Council Healthy Community Grants Program CALL FOR PROPOSALS Funding has been made available to support health promotion projects that demonstrate: • a high degree of collaboration with other groups and organizations an emphasis on community development and healthy public policy. Non-profit groups and organizations are invited to submit proposals. Applications (both hard copy and IBM format) are available through the District Health Council. Deadline for submissions: November 10, 1995. For more information and application forms contact: Kelly Gillis Huron Perth District Health Council c/o: 386 Cambria St., Suite 202 Stratford, ON N5A 1J4 (519) 272-1480