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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLucknow Sentinel, 2009-09-16, Page 14Pa8e 14 - Luckn w Sentinel Wednesday, September 16, 2009 hillips excited for the chance to teach a class full-tinle BY CyARIT 11101) - Sentinel Staff There is a new face this year at Lucknow Central Public School - as Emily, Phillips will be taking over full time as a teacher for the Grade 3/4 class. Phillips who is originally from Owen Sound and now lives in Hanover, is excited about her new position at the school. Phillips had her first teaching job last year at Brant Township Central School in Walkerton teaching a Grade 6/7 class. "I met my class on the first day of school last week. They are super cute, really nice kids and 1 can't wait to start teaching them," said Phillips. ` it's a really fun age to teach. They are still really excit- ed about learning, but at the same • time they can .also do a lot on their own." �i Have a."Bear:BerryGOodTirne" 1 September 25 & 26 FRIDAY - $3, S S UNDEN FflEE$ATygD/y -ADULTS $$, 5NOENfS (12 � UNOEfl) $2,5 RND UNOEF FPEE - 5. & UNDER FREE DAT19DfrY - ADULTS $5, STUDENTS (12 & UNDER) $2, 5 AND UNDER FREE • Super Frog Contest Bring your own frog!- 730 p.m. • 3rd Annual Garden Tractor Pull - (east of bail diamond) Registration 6 p.m. Pull time 7 p.m. • Ambassador Competition with • Variety Show • Entertalmnent • PJe'& Cake Auction • For Phillips the staff has tain periods of history been very supportive of among other things. her transition to LCPS and "There are a lot of really she said that everybody neat things planned," said has been nothing but Phillips. "The Grade 3/4 friendly. ' She says she .year has a lot of cool already feels part of the things to it. There willbe a team. medieval times theme and "The school has been a habitat day. I'm expect - just wonderful," said ing to do a lot of explo- Phillips. "All of the staff ration and experiments are just always wanting to with the class." help, so I'm really looking One of Phillips' main forward to being here . at goals and the objective of the school." every teacher is to prepare Phillips anticipates a fun their students for the year with her class future and the year or because of what she has years ahead. That is some - seen in the curriculum. thing fps will look to They will get to do a lot do and do it with a fun and fun things through themed positive attitude. She'll days, learning about cer- bring a fresh perspective to LCPS and with help from an experienced staff at LCPS, Phillips feels she'll fit right in. {.: "1 hope to get them ready for the older grades because it's a different kind of game when you get up into grades five to eight here," said Phillips. "A big goal of mine . .will be preparing my students for the next year and beyond." "I'm .very excited to to start teaching here," said Phillips. "I think. • this school has a lot to offer and the class is just won- derful. I'm really looking forward to the school year." • Largest exhlblt of Agricultural . Displaye in : the Asea plus Light & Heavy Horse, Poultry & T -Bone Show & Sale • Mammoth Parade NEW TIME 11,E p.m. • official Opening -12 30 p.m. Murray Culbert • 4411 Competition Dairy, Sheep - beginning Saturday at 8 a.m. r • John Murray Miniature Horses • Log Serving & Nat! Driving Saturday afternoon on the ball end • Karaoke Singing CompetItIon,. Arena Floor 1 p.m. ' � J� s • Car & Truck Show Saturday of ternooi s em% • Antique Tractor Display Saturday aftemoorTz kirk .. The 6aIIab Bunch Main S atter Opening Ceremoni 9 P.M. to i a.m. $10/person Ase of IMaiority NOM • Friday night - no backpacks • No alcohol on fairgrounds • Close at 11 p.m. Friday & satunliy RIDE FRIDAY NIGHT FOR .per $25 For further info: Ripley Agricultural Society www.ripleyfeir.com 7• New LCPS Grade 3/4 teacher Emily Phillips r e�F: , `;t.-r'�?i..e�:.�•7c'�i � .� yl#. c ..r ..iF :. �`_ . "F' ♦ 5"*"`i[ :a?I all enjoys therapy role From page 11 Although Wall has only been visiting at Pinecrest for a short time, she has already indicated that she wants to become more involved in the therapy dog program when she retires from teaching. Heading off to Lucknow with Shady every Saturday morning has become a very important part of her week. "With tail wagging, Shady greets everyone with that `happy to see you' look. He loves the attention and doesn't care if it's a shaky hand, a weak hand or one that is strong and pats . and strokes his fur," said Wall. "He will offer unconditional love in return. The look on each person's face and twinkle in their eyes tells aria that our' visits are always enjoyed." Wall admits that tears have come to, the surface on more than one occa- sion an,' it's those special monies :s that make ther- apy dog work so very rewarding. She would encourage anyone who has a special dog in their life to consider being evaluated as a therapy dog team. "If Shady and I can brighten someone's day, then we bave made a dif- ference in their life." Anyone interested in learning more about Therapeutic Paws of Canada and therapy dogs in general, they can visit www.tpoc.ca or contact Margaret . Burkhart at 519-528-3544 and you will be referred to the appropriate contacts.