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Applied and academic levels of difficulty
Last week 1 began a two
part article on the Secondary
Reform Process. This will be
the second part.
Last week I wrote about the
change from a five-year
program to a four-year
program. Students who are to
begin Grade 9 in September
1999 will be graduating with
those currently enrolled in
Grade 9 in Ontario
Secondary Schools. Students
will, next year, begin studies
in two levels of difficulty
which are considered
interchangeable: not one
above the other. These levels
are applied and academic
Residents
work off
calories
Fun and Fitness took place
Monday morning at
Queensway Nursing Home.
with good participation.
Residents were happy for the
opportunity to exercise away
some of the calories from the
Sunday family Christmas
dinner. In the afternoon
several enjoyed more quiet
pursuits such as reading and
music appreciation.
Res. Cordell Parson of the
Exeter United Church led
worship service Tuesday
afternoon with Belva as
organist. Volunteer. Marg
Cole was in to assist
residents.
Seniors dining group
continues to be well attended
by community seniors.
Eighteen diners enjoyed a
delicious Christmas dinner
complete with Christmas
pudding Thursday evening.
Following the -meal
residents and guests alike
were entertained by "Audibly
Awesome" composed of Len
Lobb, Graham Bowker, Bill
Strong and Richard Rose.
Songs and jokes flowed
freely to the delight of the
audience.
Continuing in the Christmas
spirit. residents watched the
new video "Prancer" Friday
afternoon and everyone
agreed it was great.
Coming Events: 16th. 7
p.ni. Christmas Light Tour:
17th 7 p.m.. The Al DeHann
Singers: 18th 7:30 p.m.
Friendship Friday with Paul
Vaillincourt.
Group listens
to ragtime
on travels
Kippen East WI travelled
to Wonderland Ballroom in
London for dinner and to
hear Dave Hoy and his
ragtime piano with the Good
Time Music Hall cast.
Many amusing acts were
enjoyed as well as seeing
"Elvis" and the "Ballerina...
On the way home we
stopped at the home of Lil
McLellan for a short
program and gift exchange.
The roll call was answered
by giving a Christmas
custom of your family.
Rena Caldwell had a
"Christmas Wish" and Mona
Alderdicc had a "Smile".
Grace Drummond had her
usual comical stories. Grace
Eyre gave courtesy remarks.
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studies.
The Secondary School
Reforms also involve
continued development in
community based learning.
The Co-op programs will
continue to thrive and
businesses will he
encouraged to help develop
programs which will link the
school with the workplace in
a more immediate fashion.
Prior Learning Assessment
will also begin as of the
second year of these reforms.
Students who have ability
that can he demonstrated
through various types of
assessment will be granted a
credit without actually taking
the course. The student may
gain up to four credits in this
way with a limit of two per
subject area.
The community extends
sincere sympathy to Gary and
Diane Elston, Amy. Jonathon,
Michael and Katie. on the
Toss of their sister-in-law and
aunt, Donna Elston.
The St. Columban C.W.L.
ladies have set up space in the
entrance way at the local
Knights of Columbus Hall un
Saturday, Dec. 19. at 7:30
p.m. to collect socks or
mittens to be given to the
Seaforth Christmas Bureau.
Our community wishes
Raven well. She was hurt in a
local farm accident.
Students will all complete
up to 40 hours of community
service across their four year
Secondary School career.
Also, students in Grades 7 to
11 will have a staff or teacher
advisor.
There are many other
detailed aspects that are too
numerous to state here. I
would suggest that if you are
a parent of a student
currently in Grades 7 or 8
then you should attend the
various meetings being held
in feeder schools. If you arc
still unsure of the new
process, get in touch with the
school that your child will
attend in the fall and ask your
questions.
Philip J. McMillan
St. Antee'v Catholic
Secondan School
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The Blyth Festival Singers were in Seaforth on Sunday afternoon for a concert. The choir
performed the classical production of Hendel's Messiah under the direction of Richard
Hansen. The performance was held at Northside United Church following a Saturday show
in Goderich. The performance included choruses, And He Shall Purify, 0 Thou that Tellest.
Good Tidings to Zion, Glory to God, Behold the Lamb of God and the famous Halleluiah
Chorus.
STEPHANIE DALE PHOTO
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Buty you decide.
Smoking
Would you like to quit smoking? Would
you like to help a friend quit? There is
information to help. Like Quit 4 Life, a
website (quit4life.com) for teenage
smokers who really want to quit.
Materials are also available on smoking
prevention and second=hand smoke.
Alcohol and Other Drugs
What are drugs? Why do people use
them? How do they affect your life?
Even if you don't drink or use drugs,
you probably know someone who does.
We have information to help peers and
youth groups deal with alcohol and other
drug-related issues.
Nutrition
How you feel about yourself is very
important. Good nutrition is all about
making healthy food choices and achieving
and maintaining a healthy weight.
Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating
can help you make the right decisions' so
that you feel good about yourself.
Fitness and Active Living
Being active is another thing that .can help
you feel really good about yourself.
Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy
Active Living can help you make choices
about physical activity — choices that are
right for you.
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