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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-11-24, Page 30PAGE 30. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2005. Co-op placement a learning experience for students By Devon Joshng I am a Grade 12, co-op student at F.E. Madill Secondary School. I am taking a two-credit co-op placement at CKNX in Wingham. My co-op teacher is Mrs. Kellington and my supervisor at CKNX is Scott Pettigrew. So far I’ve had a lot of fun at CKNX and 1 have met a lot of interesting people. My co-workers include Jay, Russ, Mike, Andrew, Susan, Dave, Phil, Joey and a lot more. My co-workers are fun to be around. I am learning a lot from their experience and knowledge of the radio industry. 1 never knew a radio station could be such a busy place but ever since the first day 1 started there everyone has always been on the fly. Some of the tasks that I have performed include sorting the CDs in the CD library and setting intro-times to songs for FM 102 and AM 920. I’ve also sat in during a live broadcast with Bull a few times which were very memorable learning experiences. But my favourite task that I’ve helped with so far is helping 94.5 with The Gods Of Rock weekend, which is when I looked up 300 e- mails for the best guitarists, drummers, vocalist and bassists. Lately, I’ve started getting ready for Christmas by setting the intros, volumes, etc. for Christmas songs for FM 102 and AM 920 to use when December rolls along. By Justin Wesselink My name is Justin Wesselink. I am in a two-credit co-op class. My co-op placement is at John Cullen Chevrolet located on main street in Wingham. My supervisors are Jim LeFeuvre and Fay Weber. 1 am there in the mornings for about a month and then in the afternoon for about a month and it alternates because of my timetable this year. My time there is usually spent by helping out the other mechanics with tire rotations, oil changes, and brake inspections. When I am not helping Pete, Scott and Phil and I am usually washing cars, sweeping out the shop, or taking out the trash, which is not as bad as it sounds. I am taking co-op this year because I am thinking about becoming a mechanic, and I wanted to make sure this was the career for me before I went any further. So far it looks promising. By Kerissa Van Amersfoort I am currently enrolled in a two- credit co-op course at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham. Any student in Grades 11, 12 or their fifth year can participate in either a two- credit or four-credit co-op through their school. My two-credit co-op course is currently being taken at Wingham Public School in the Grade 5 classroom. I have one main supervisor, Miss Crystal Heenan, and 23 students. I am finding co-op to be a combination of excitement and enjoyable work that can, and will, guide me to a future career I will enjoy. I am taking co-op because I want to explore my options and make an informed decision before moving to a post-secondary location. Some people involved in the co-op program find that once they start at their co-op placement, that type of career is not for them. My experiences at co-op are very rewarding. 1 am able to work one- on-one with students, answer questions, supervise, participate in activities, but most of all, learn more about what the teaching profession involves. I am also discovering new skills, strengths and interests that I never knew I had. So, if you are debating whether or not to enroll in a co-op program, I would hope that this article about my co-op has helped you decide. I strongly encourage students to try a co-op program, whether it be two- credit or four-credit. It is a great experience to use your strengths and skills in a profession you think you would enjoy. By Kari McLellan I am a Grade 12 student at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham. I am in the two-credit co­ op program this semester. I chose this year to do my co-op placement at Wingham Public School. At Wingham Public School I am in the Grade 1 room with Mrs. Schedler’s class. They are the best class ever. I have many daily duties. For example I do “word rings” with the kids. They read the words to me and then 1 give a star stamp if the word is right. I also help with math and I put words in their dictionaries. I also do anything else that Mrs. Schedler wants me to do. Mrs. Schedler’s class is an awesome class to work in every day for the next four months. I think that this is a perfect experience for me while I am still in high school. 1 am actually considering this kind of field after high school as an educational assistant. I enjoy seeing their smiling faces everyday when they are learning something new. I find working with the students to be very rewarding. I hope to be teaching elementary students someday down the road. By Tyler den Dekker I attend F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham. For my co-op placement this year I chose to work at Evergreen Holsteins, located north of Brussels on Brandon Road. It is owned and operated by two brothers, Bill and Robert van Nes. At Evergreen Holsteins they milk 400 Holstein cows in a double 20 parallel parlour. Although it is a dairy operation, I have never milked there. On the farm there are so many other tasks that need to be completed in order to keep the farm operating. It is truly a team effort. I was hired to assist in feeding and caring for the calves, along with doing field work. "Christmas in the Country Dinner, Dance & Auction to raise funds for early literacy materials for Walton Little School Saturday, December 3 Social begins at 6:00 pm Dinner at 7:00 pm by Cardiff Catering Live Auction at 9:00 pm Silent Auction ends at 10:30 pm Door prize draw for a getaway at one of Ontario's Finest Inns. Call 887-8440 or 527-0956 for tickets. TAariA yo-a f-a-i &upp.o*ting. caily Uteiacy and c-un tMle S.cheo-1! Tickets available at Blyth Festival Office, Blyth General Store, Ernie King Music (Goderich & Wingham), Dixie Lee in Clinton. Credit Card Orders: 1-800-465-7829 1X1 Huron Tractor Thank you to the churches who were able to participate and to the businesses who donated prize money. H HOWSON & HOWSON Ltd. Thanks to our ad sponsor: i ELLIOTT NIXON r£ T INSURANCE BROKERS INC. 4 Generations since 1910 Blyth, Ont. N0M 1H0 519-523-4481 MEMBER OF HURON INSURANCE MANAGERS GROUP Carol-Off Winners Thanks to all who came out to this year's Lighting of the Lights Ceremony and Carol-Off! 1st Place - Christian Reformed Church Choir 2nd Place - United Church Choir Best Costumes - United Church Sunday School Each group will be receiving $50. toward the charity of their choice. I have always had an interest in operating large equipment. Here I have gotten the opportunity to learn how to drive the big articulated tractor, along with operating the self- propelled discbine. At the present time, I am learning how to run the TMR mixer to feed the cows. It has been a rewarding experience. I have gained more knowledge and experience with big equipment, which will be useful in my future career operating large equipment. Tuesday, December 20th, 2005 Blyth Memorial Community Hall 7:30 p.m. Silver Donation - all proceeds to ______Huron United Way_____ Don’t miss the annual Christmas Pageant, starring your friends and neighbours please call Don Scrimgeour @ 523-4551 or Karen Stewart @ 523-4328 if you would like to participate. ______________________| This ad is generously sponsored by ~~|______________________ H Howson & Howson Ltd.