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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9,
Story of the star, children's topic
A group of young children have
gathered for a tree decorating. One
of them innocently asks, "Why do
we put a star on top of the tree?"
The answer is the story of a starry
night some 2000 years ago. These
young children learn the story
through words, songs and a
Christmas pageant.
The children are part of the
Sunday school of Londesborough
United Church and on Sunday, Dec.
5 they were in charge of the service
and presented the annual White Gift
service.
While Amanda Mitchell told the
story to the young tree trimmers, the
story of the first Christmas was
acted out by other children. Emily
Allen set the stage for the
pantomime by reading Matthew 1:
18-24 and 2: 1 and 2 which recounts
the events from the angel's prophesy
to the visit of the Magi.
Playing the roles of Mary and
Joseph were Melissa Roetcisoender
and Damien Riley-Cronk. Kelsey
Falconer was the kind innkeeper
who found them a room. Kurtis
Roetcisoender, Adam Westerhout
and Kyle Pollard heard the story of
the birth from the angel, Mikayla
Allen and went to the stable to see
the baby Jesus.
The star guided the wise men,
Tyler Mitchell, Zachary and Brent
Drost, to the young family. Other
young folk took on the roles of
angels.
Music was an important part of
the story as well. Mikayla Allen and
Kelsey Falconer sweetly sang, Do
You Hear What I Hear? Three senior
choir ladies offered The Song of
Mary.
Members of the junior choir, led
by Erica Horbanuik sang The Angel
Song and A Baby Is Boni.
Guest musician, Matt DeJong,
accompanied the second number on
his guitar. Helping with the musical
story was the congregation through
hymn singing.
Emceeing the service was Jacqui
Mitchell. Shelby Radford and Corey
and Caitlyn Pollard shared readings
and prayers. Members of the Sunday
School greeted worshippers,
received the offering and presented
Volleyball teams from Hullett
Central School competed in the
annual tournament for their region at
Central Huron Secondary School in
Clinton on Thursday, Nov. 18. Tied
for first place with Blyth going into
the final game, the girls team
coached by Mrs. Gilroy, lost in
overtime. What an exciting game
that must have been.
For the third year in a row, the
boys team brought home the first-
place pennant and trophy. Mr.
Drennan coaches these boys to
victory.
The community is invited to join
the staff and pupils at the school for
carolling on MOnday morning at
10:30 a.m., Tuesday afternoon at
2:15 p.m. and on Friday, Dec. 17 at
11:07 a.m. This is the last day of
classes for the fall term.
Along with the rest of the
elementary schools in the, province
Hullett school received the results of
last May's EQAO tests. Although
the white gifts brought that morning.
The whole Sunday School and the
teachers are to be congratulated for a
most interesting and well-
orchestrated recounting of the
events of the birth of Christ.
Rev. Pat and Bob Cook lit the
second Advent candle during the
service, the candle of peace.
The senior choir will meet at 10
a.m. next Sunday, Dec. 12.
There is still time to add items to
the mitten tree and to order cans of
caramel corn.
If you have any annual reports
from 1979 to 1988 please contact
the church office.
encouraged by some results, the staff
recognizes more work is still needed
in some areas of study. Level 3 is the
provincial average while level 4 is
above that provincial average.
At Hullett for Grade 3, the results
in reading were 100 per cent in
levels 3 and 4; in writing 80 per cent
of pupils were in levels 3 and 4, in
mathematics the pupils scored 100
per cent in levels 3 and 4.
The scores for Grade 6 revealed
some areas for improvement.
Reading results for levels 3 and 4
came in at only 46 per cent. Scores
for writing found only 56 per cent of
Hullett pupils in levels 3 and 4. In
mathematics 58 per cent scored in
levels 3 and 4. Although many
pupils from Hullett fell in level 2 of
results the staff recognizes more
concentration in these important
subjects is needed.
The virtues being emphasized at
the school this month are respect,
confidence and moderation.
2004. PAGE 7.
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While area schools were student-free on Dec. 3 due to a
PD day, the Blyth arena was packed with local youngsters
who quickly laced up and took full advantage of a free
skating hour. After the fun workout, the rosy-cheeked
children enjoyed a free cup of delicious hot chocolate.
Back: Heather Snell fastens Jonathan Snell's helmet good
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Snell's laces. (Elyse DeBruyn photo)
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