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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-11-02, Page 7Registration to be held for possible French immersion expansion at seven area schools Stew Stater As expected, the Avon Maitland District School Board will go ahead with a preliminary registration for possible expansions to French Immersion, out- side the existing single - site program at Bedford Public School in Stratford. At a regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 25, trustees approved a plan to gauge interest in the expansion of French Immersion to St. Marys, Exeter, Goderich, Clinton, Wingham, Mitchell and Listowel. Prospective regis- trants will be sought for entry into the pro- gram in September, 2006, at the Grade 1 and Grade 2 levels. According to a report delivered to trustees, "should 21 or more reg- istrations (across the two grade levels) be received for a (commu- nity), staff will com- plete an analysis of the impact of implementa- tion of a French Immersion program." The report cautions, however, that "a regis- tration of 21 students will not guarantee that a program will run." Any recommenda- tions for French Immersion expansion will be brought to trustees on Feb. 14, 2006. An accompanying report will identify staffing costs, space . issues, the impact on schools from which prospective students would transfer, the pre- dicted viability of the program, and possible transportation issues. Education director Geoff Williams would not say exactly where possible programs will be located, but the pro- jected site of each pro- gram will be identified on the Dec. 5-9 regis- tration form. "Staff preference will be for Kindergarten -to - Grade 8 schools and also for schools that are in towns that have high schools, in order to take advantage of natural transportation routes," he said. The registration form will also "indicate that parents should consult their child's current teacher regarding the suit- ability of a French Immersion program for their child." The Huron Expositor • November 2, 2005 Page 7 News Ashley Eddie photo Willem Shepherd of Seaforth per- forms for an audi- ence with his trumpet during a coffeehouse Oct. 20 at St. Anne's Secondary School in Clinton. Other performances by students included singing, playing guitar or the drums, even the ukulele. rIc r OF THE WEEK Gni WI _IV V1101`71 YA!! l: [ ] ►/ X1,4-eir • i/ COY RANCHER PLAN H1-2-584 MAIN FLOOR PLAN 1650 SO. FT. (153.3 M2) OCHE FED DECK OniAKrAsT v.,er .weave" 114, 1/4 ,T4.,rr M•t DINING.AARSEA WIDTH 43'-0"(13.1M) DEPTH 73' - 6" (22.4M) GRE=T •GROOM ii:iiiiici tAw q 1 MASTER SUITE .74.,r4 A REI w'c .ate• 10141.1 BEDROOMI2. ?a /•47 i 1• • •..e s, • .. JENISH HOUSE DESIGN LIMITED NON BASEMENT One -level living makes this cosy design especially appealing for retirees downsizing from a family home. An unfinished basement provides valuable space for storage or hobbies. The exterior is enhanced stone pillars on each side of the covered entry. The double garage opens to the side and has a decorative boxed window for added street appeal. Inside, nine -foot ceilings and a 12 -foot -high foyer make each room in this 1,650 -square -foot plan feel larger. A full wall of windows at the back of the house ensures this open informal area will always be bright and cheerful. Home of the Week Plans See Our Web Page Order Form on: http://www.Jenish.com And Email Your Order To: homeplans@Jenish.com Or Mail To: HOME PLAN OF THE WEEK, c/o TheSeaforth Huron Expositor, Unit 7, 15243, 91st Ave., Surrey, B.C. V3R 8P8 CALL: 1 888-458-9235 /Renovating? Call Nin BLUEWATER W1NODWEr a 000Rs 5-.,r•, • Ser.,,c,, • In't .+'Iat,or. 394 Huron Rd. Chock a1 «..». * WoranftelWellan .. UMW (MIKE BOVEN� CARPENTRY AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION RENOVATIONS Mike Boven 527-1538 5 24-15 20 R# 1 Blyth ..527-0505} SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION • PLUMBING it HEATING • AlR CONDITIONING 15 Goderk:h St.E Seaforth tV" Cootraet/ • R.111 A R.•yn • 9 -..' .u.... • ♦r. H..... & \edai..n• Andersertlit2 Rrx.aeld. /In..rin Kevin Wayne 627-2319 233-3171 Fine Furniture • Floor Coverings Dave & Charlotte Strome ox Furniture and Floor Coverings Main St. Seaforth 527.0880 GRAY INSURANCE BROKERS INC. ALLAN CARTER Broker APPOINTMENTS AT YOUR CONVENIENCE (519)527-2500 BLUEWATER INTERIORS INC: • Para Paints • Wallpaper • Lerolor Custom blinds • TarkettVinyl Flooring • laminate Flooring • Hardwood Flooring • Ceramic Tile • Carpets • Area Rugs Check out our new tine in flooring KARDEAN FLOORING -- FREE ESTIMATES - 53 Main St. S., Seaforth (519) 527-1728 877-280-1629 ANDRL Excavating Inc. n'e Dig Far Yo. Call us for... Excavators. Bobcats, Dozers, Trucking, etc. Complete Excavating Contractor Derrick VanDriel 527-0609 Simon VanDriel 482-3783 DESIGN KANITCHENITIES CABINETS V BUILD FIREPLACE MANTLES <-522-0214-v iBWges ,/.Wo Islrn 522-2743 rrtrtn t.ritJ.h tof rets f o rt %t. a s