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ON NOG 1110 Bus.: (519) 887-6011 Res.: (519) 887-6236 AGENTS Graeme Craig 887-9381 Bob McNaughton 527-1571 Donald Taylor 482-9976 Banter & Mac Ewan & Feagan Insurance Ltd. 524-8376 Gaiser Kneale Insurance Brokers Inc. 482-3401 Thames Insurance Brokers, Exeter 235-2211 Cockwell Insurance Brokers 356-2216 \G:L. Barclay Insurance 238-67.9,51) THE CITIZEN, THUR$DAY MARCH 25, 2004. PAGE 25. Diabetic Project hears about Living Well The Brussels, Morris and Grey Diabetic Project met fat Huronlea. Brussels on Wednesday, March 17 with 15 in attendance. By Stew Slater Special to The Citizen Two highly-publicized concerns surrounding Ontario's move from a five-year to a four-year secondary school curriculum may fade into the background, but other troubling effects are still being felt. In the case of a potentially damaging competition for post- secondary opportunities among Grade 12 and Grade 13 students graduating all at once, an ongoing province-wide study into the so- called "double cohort" suggests that fear was unfounded. Dr. Alan J.C. King, commissioned by the provincial government to track the experiences of double cohort students, suggests in Phase 3 of his study that many students are still taking more than four years to earn their high school diploma, and when they do graduate. the rigorous nature of the new curriculum tends to provide them with a superior level of preparation for post-secondary opportunities than their predecessors. Trustees of the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board heard details of King's study, thanks to a presentation at a meeting Monday, March 22, by the board's Students-at- Risk principal Dan Parr. Parr also related some Huron-Perth data relating to King's work, including an update on another high-profile concern about the new curriculum: the Grade 9 Literacy Test, or OSSLT. When the curriculum was introduced in 1999, the education Nelva Scott, co-ordinator, opened the meeting with an Irish greeting. She introduced the guest speaker, Linda Stobo, senior health advisor ministry planned to make passing the OSSLT a mandatory requirement for earning a high school diploma. But failure rates were so high that concerns were raised about the inability of some students to succeed within such a high-pressure environment. So beginning in September, 2003, the full-credit Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC) was introduced as an alternative route to graduation. According to Parr, there was a 100 per cent success rate for the Huron- Perth board's initial version of the OSSLC, offered to 13 students during the fall/winter semester at St. Anne's secondary school in Clinton. Three more versions of the OSSLC are being held this semester at St. Michael Secondary School in Stratford. "1 was talking to one of the teachers for this course, and she was very excited that these students are learning the literacy skills that they couldn't demonstrate in the (OSSLT)," Parr told trustees. He added "it's still a very strenuous curriculum" that not all students — particularly some identified with Special Needs — will be able to pass, but "the Literacy Course is a very important element in saving a lot of these students." As Students-at-Risk principal — hired as the Huron-Perth board's response to a grant provided late last year by the provincial government — Parr has encountered some other less- publicized effects of the new curriculum. Of particular concern is a from the health unit in Clinton. Her topic, Living Well, Aging Well and Eating Well was given using an overhead projector, handouts, high failure rate in Grades 9 and 10 math and science among students hoping to enter the workforce following high school. From the recently-completed fall/winter semester, there was a 10.5 per cent failure rate among students taking Grade 9 science at what's called the "applied" level, For Grade 10 applied science, the failure rate was 11.5 per cent. applied-level math failure rates in those two grades were 6.5 per cent and 10 per cent. This trend is similar across the province, and is identified by King as a key reason why 25 per cent of students entering high school in Ontario choose not to complete their studies. In the Huron-Perth board, the "drop-out rate" is 10 per cent, which Parr says is still "an indication that there's work to be done." According to Parr, the poor success rate in these courses leads to trouble for school administrators when it comes to scheduling or even offering Applied-level courses in Grade 11 and 12. "Our two high schools try to offer a broad menu of workbound courses in Grades 11 and 12, but it's hard because the students who are in the workbound stream aren't there signing up for Grade 11 courses," he explained. "They're still back trying to get their Grade 9 and 10 courses." Parr advised trustees that the challenges faced by Applied-level students need to be addressed. He also suggested promoting the option of attending Summer School courses, offered in this district by the Avon Maitland District School Board. posters and even a test on portion sizes. Stobo covered many areas of the aging 'process. and how people need to change eating habits as well as supplements. Prizes were given out to those who did well in her test, those who slept eight hours, who exercised that day and those who ate breakfast. She covered the need for daily exercise and a poster was distributed and all indicated favourite exercises. There was' a wide variety of exercises shown, which indicated that in spite of Canadian winters, members have found indoor alternatives needed to help keep their sugars in normal ranges and help them avoid gaining weight. Ms Stobo expressed the need for The March meeting of the Melville Guild was held in the church parlour on Tuesday, March 16 with 10 members present. Jean Bewley and Dona Knight were in charge of the devotions. Mrs. Knight read the call to worship and Blest Be The Tie That Binds was sung. Mrs. Knight read a story, Debts I'll Never Get Paid, and then a verse, Easter Morn. The scripture, Corinthians 1112: 1- 11 was read in unison and Mrs. Bewley led in prayer. Mrs. Bewley gave the topic Forgiveness and Come, Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love was sung. The Mizpah Benediction was repeated by all to close this part of the meeting. Leona Armstrong presided over the business. Mrs. Armstrong welcomed everyone and read story, Living in Clover. The minutes of the March meeting were read and approved. The people to speak, to diabetic educators, or a professional, before beginning a new exercise plan. A short business portion followed. A card wa signed for Lynn Logue who is back in hospital. At the upcoming meeting April 21 guest speaker will be Janna Dodds and at the May meeting it will be Dr. Edwards. Judy Hahn gave a detailed treasurer's report. Barb Dunbar sent a list of the upcoming meetings from North Wellington. Mjs. Scott brought a new cookbook donated to the group by Sandra Clark. The directors' meeting was postponed due to the weather and will be rescheduled after the April meeting. treasurer's report was read by Mrs. Armstrong and the cookbooks were discussed. Janna Dodds has agreed to take the sermon on Missionary Awareness Sunday to be held on April 25. The Springtime Supper will be held on Sunday, April 25. The price wil be $10 for adults, and $5 for children. There will be a cleaning bee at the church on Monday, April 19 at 10 a.m. The roll call was answered with everyone telling what they look forward to most about spring. The Guild has been invited to Ripley on April 13 to a special meeting. Mrs. Dodds and Mary Huether will be in charge of the May meeting with guest speaker, Shannon Scott from Blyth speaking and showing pictures of her work teaching music in Thailand. 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