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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2000-09-27, Page 22 --THE HURON EXPOSITOR, $e'tastttNr 27, 2000 News Students not being denied education, says administration Principal will help students with correspondence class as a way to help them prove they will stay in school From Page 1 picking and choosing," he says, adding that he knows of other students who dropped out but are back in the classroom at SDHS. Smith took his father to complain to superintendent Geoff Williams at the Avon Maitland District School Board office but still couldn't get into SDHS. "Williams said the principal has every right," says Smith. Adair, who dropped out of Grade 11 last year to find work, says he discovered he couldn't find a decent job without a high school diploma. "You can't have a life with an education," he says. While he wants to be back in class full-time, he's taking a correspondence course at Reaburn's insistence, but doesn't feel very confident he'll` succeed with the course. "It's been rough. I don't really understand it on my own. I can't really learn that way," he says. Adair says he also argued with Reabum for a week at the start of the school year trying to gain admission but even three trips to the school board office resulted in the same negative answer. Reabum says Smith and Adair were not denied admission but asked to complete two credits through correspondence to prove they're serious about returning to high school. "They demonstrated a lack of commitment to school and are having to earn, the right to come back. We don't admit every student who comes here," he says. "I don't want to give the impression I was closing the door to them bur I wanted some assurance they we re serious about returning to school," says Reabum. He also says he personally offered to provide both Smith and Adair with any help they might need with their correspondence courses. "I felt I was making the decision in their best interests. They hadn't demonstrated success in the classroom and I told them they were welcome to come and see me anytime. Adult ed was open to them as well," he says. When asked if Seaforth District High School can afford to turn away students when low enrolment is threatening the school's existence, Reabum says there's a difference between increasing the enrolment of the current school year and looking the at long term picture. "A difference of two or three students is not going to make that much of a difference. Plus, the staffing was eased on last spring's enrolment figures. The classes are already full and there are contractual limits on the numbers in each class," he says. Williams says principals have' the right to decide which students can enrol in a school. "This type of thing happens very often. It's a judgement call depending . on the circumstances. They're not being denied an education," he says. Coaches continue to oppose Act From Page 1 (WOSSAA) directors on Sept. 18 in London a date of Oct. 2 was pegged as a decision-making time, said WOSSAA representative Dave Hurley, of Mitchell. On Monday,' Ocltober 2 another WOSSAA meeting has been called where "a decision will be made one way or another," said Hurley. After another appeal for coaches and convenors to come forward, WOSSAA will decide whether it can Cents set new lineup The Centenaires improved with Henderson. their lineup last week signing David Stonely of Monkton Scott Henderson of looked great in goal in a win Egmondville. Henderson had and a loss for the Cents spent the last two seasons .against Tavistock and will' with Listowel and Sarnia Jr. compete with'Robertson for B, but opted to play at home top spot in net. this year and return his focus Fifteen -year. -old Matt to his sheet metal Roberts of Stratford ha§ also apprenticeship with JMR of signed and has racked up a Exeter. few points during the The Centenaires also preseason. He starts the signed rugged centreman season on a line with Ansley David Ansley of Blyth who and Parsons. had been skating with Returning to the ice after a Wingham Jr. C but was lured two-year layoff is JD Nolan to Seaforth by friends of St. Columban. Nolan already playing with the played on Seaforth's All Cents. Ontario Midget team three Aaron Parsons and Chuck years ago but has not played Robertson return in their 5th since. Nolan centred a line and final seasons as with Jeff Arnold of Stratford overagers, while Mark and local Tim Sills to open Wilson who would have the seascin. been overage also, agreed tot Other returning players for stay with the team as an the Cents include Tim assistant coach. McClure, Joe Nesbitt, Jamie Coach Jason Papple said Black, Jay Baker, Mike that Wilson was a positive Murray, Derek Akey, Chris influence and, "we wanted Fielder and Adam Boshart. him to stay a part of the Josh Holland who had been team." sidelined with a knee injury, Another bright spot skated with the Cents during throughout the preseason practice. His return date is was small but speedy Jeff unknown. MacCuspey of Goderich who The Centenaires named played midget in Goderich. Parsons as the team's captain last year and whom the Cents while MacCuspey, Murray feel will fit well on a line and Sills will wear the As. St. Thomas - Anglican Church Jarvis St. Seaforth Rev. Robert Hiscox 482.7861 SUNDAY, OCT. 1st "Blessing of Animals•, service at 9:30 a.m. ":e 211.,, .,.RwYa�'.'µy Bethel Bible Church An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth Sunday Worship Hour 11 AM Wednesday 7 PM Adventure Club for Keds Youth Groups 9:45 Sundry Saved Pastor: Rev. Doug Canso'u 527-0tb2 First Presbyterian Church Goderich St. W. Seabrth Rev. Vandermey WORSHIP SUNDAY 11:15 AM Sunday School during Worship Catholic Church Saturday • 5:15 pm St. James Parish, Seabrth Saturday • 7:13 pm St. Joseph's Parish, CNnton Sunday - 9:00 am St. Michael's Parish, Blyth Sunday - 11:00 am St. Jambs Parish, Sealeorth Father Dino Salvador Egmondville United Church Rev. Judith Sprtngetf 11 a.m. Worship at Northside Untied for Wondwfde Communion Sunday NORTHSIDE - CAVAN UNITED CHURCHES Rev. Sheila Macgregor - Minister • Worldwide Communion SUNDAY, OCT 1st Cavan, Egmondville it First Presbyterian Worship at Northside 11 AM SERVICE AU. WELCOMEI proceed with a season: Schools in Bruce County have already been informed by CWOSSA (Central Western Ontario Secondary School Association) that it is doubtful whether competition will take place at that level this season. . "I think you're going to see some parents get more involved," said HPAA president Tim Doherty, of Stratford. "High school sports is going to be changed, whether it's good or not." Teachers across the province are trying to show their disdain towards recent government initiatives, especially the latest government act, Bill 74. The Education Accountability Act makes secondary school teachers provide mandatory extra- curricular activities for. students, specifies class tirne and instruction time and limits the flexibility school boards have when negotiating with secondary school teachers. Increased workloads. fundraising and extra- curricular activities are areas. of concern. "There are a lot of options but everyone is hoping within the next two week, • something will get done." said Hurley. "It's a mess." With files from Andy Bader Mitchell Advocate t � Jackle's tikkisthe.'gcs FULL SERVICE SALON Main St., Seaforth Cay! 527-1743 -z. Sumtfii 1,`r' S eciar "a bouquet of creative minds A , Open Tues. to Sat. j 527-2435 81 'lfain St., Seafort! - v„ NOTICE For the convenience of our clients SEAFORTH VETERINARY CLINIC will be open THURSDAY EVENINGS by appointment only Please call for appointments 519-527-1760 Kara L. Pepper, RMT Re1isteneiMusse Therapist Contact: Seaforth Chiropractic Clinic 527-1242 for an appointment Allan Carter, Broker • Home • Auto • Commercial • Farm 522-0399 Seaforth 1-800-265-0959 Strathroy FAIL SeaforthPROGRAMS Recreation Department 200C FURNITURE REFINISHING: MONDAYS BEGINNING OCTOBER 2, 2000 - 7:00-9:00 pm each night at the Seaforth District High School for 10 weeks. Registration fee is 540.00. Instrucbr Card Humphries will guide you through the process of stripping off the old finish and applying a new one. DOG OBEDIENCE: TUESDAYS BEGINNING OCTOBER 3, 2000.Dog Obedience will be held at the Seaforth and District Community Centres from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Registration fee will be 545.00. This prNrom will give you the control over your dog. Tench your per how to sit and stay, and walk beside you properly. LEARN HOW TO DANCE: Have you been afraid to get on the dance foor? If so come to the Seolorth and District Community Centres each WEDNESDAY EVENING FROM 7:00 to 9:00 pm beginning OCTOBER 4, 2000. Marie little will instruct the Waltz, the Two Step and the Polka. Register early as space is limited. This 10 week program will cost 5100.00 per couple. RECREATION BASKETBALL': This non-competitive mixed program gives the amateur player a chance for a night of fun and exercise. Basketball is played on THURSDAY EVENINGS AT THE SEAFORTH DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL FROM 8:00 to 10:00 pm for 10 weeks beginning OCTOBER 5, 2000. Registration fee is 530.00. WATCH FOR WOODWORKING AND VOLLEYBALL • TO BEGIN IN JANUARY PRE -REGISTRATION REQUIRED. CALL THE RECREATION OFFICE 527-0882. 11 fit r:w �ro N Ce1ebrat1t:of aforthis older t businesses T� Huroil' /our Commji: er s a p p .;` e offering you a. subscription or become save money. I nce to ren new subscri 1 Year Subs ription 1Year S' ivtiori This w your er and 0 1plus GST G, • Y tr i Subs4'iion �e sGSTYear offer ends Oct. 6, 2000`3x So drop location, 11 Main St., S .forth. e advantage of this money saving o ive your cqm unity Jews ge.... The H ; . positor. 12 • 0