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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-04-23, Page 7Osborne native speaks for, more qov�rnthii.* school �ld Usborne nativeJoanWeatcott, ex- ecutive director of the Federated Women Teachers Association of On- tario, called for action to press the provincial government for more resources for Ontario schools while addressing 170 female employees (trustees, teachers, teachers' aides, secretaries and custodians) of the Huron County board of education. Westcott was guest speaker at a dinner in the Stanley Complex spon- sored by the FWTAO and organized by the -Huron County Women Teachers Association to mark the se- cond anniversary of the addition of section 15 to the Charter of Rights, guaranteeing equality of protection, rights and benefits under the law to every individual regardless of sex. After acknowledging women's long struggle to be recognized as persons, Westcott turned to her current con- cern, the present state and projected future of education as detailed in a brief entitled The Clouded Crystal which was prepared by the 106,000 -member Ontario 'suers Foundation and presented to the Peterson cabinet In January. The brief's arguments are built around the premise that the one con- stant in education from now until the year 2000 will be rapidly accelerating change. Both government and educators need to realize the effect of current tends, and learn to be prepared beforehand, rather than reacting afterward, Westcott said. The Clouded Crystal outlines some of the incr Eased pressures on the educational system of Ontario. Grow- ing drug and alcohol addiction, young suicides, lass of deep personal rela- tionships as families break up or change, the effect of easily obtainable pornography on unformed minds, a multicultural society with a conse- quently thinner base of shared expec- tations, attitudes, customs, social habits and goals, technological ad- vances, and demographic trends to a lower birth rate, an older population and an aging teaching profession with less opportunity for new challenges all directly affect Ontario schools ac- cording to the brief. A study by a Guelph professor pro- ved that external factors such as the level of community unemployment or family conflicts resulted in negative attitidues and decreased interest in learning among students. Demands for increased schooling and more credentials, French educa- tion for any Franco -Ontario pupil whose parents request it, return to the classroom of many adults, declining enrolment and other educational trends are putting more pressure on teachers, Westcott observed. Westcott stressed the importance of values education, and the need to in- tegrate this subject into the entire curriculum. There has to be a balance between "creatives" and the tradi- tional basic subjects, she said. Children must also be taught to problem -solve and develop the abili- ty to think critically. Research shows young women are still choosing traditional carters, • A CENTURY OF.ASHION = Representing the decades of fashion for the well-dressed school teacher from 1890 to the present are (right) Mary Ellen Walsh, McCurdy; Mary Demers, Huron Centennial; Kim Blake, Brussels; Eleanor Scott, Victoria, Goderich, Chrystal Jewitt and Donna Shaddick, Huron Centen- nial; Jill Clynick and Mary Bere, Brookside, Goderich; Susanne Strang, Hensall and Ila Mothers, McCur- dy. The fashion show was part ofthe entertainment at dinner for all female employees of the Huron County board of education sponsored by the FWTAO and organized by the Huron County Women Teachers Association. 1- • Start the Spring off right with a New Hairstyle April 16-30 Ladies Wash, cut, style *1 1.00 reg.$13.00 Mens wash, cut, style '7.00 reg. $9.00 CoII: Janet, Krisan or Sandy Rumor's Tinter-Advocots, April 23, 1906 Page 7 Westoott pointed out, and she put part or the blame on stereotyping by women teachers, noting "we do it without thinking, because we were socialized the same way". Westcott was interrupted by loud applause when she quoted govern - meat figureasaying it costs WO less to educate each elementary student and added "we say more money for entailer classes." Summarizing the need for more money for textbooks, teachers and other learning resources to cope with the growing responsibilities' of the school system, Westcott concluded by saying "No longer can we sit back and hope that some day the govern- ment of•Ontario will wake up to the fact that to build a firm foundation for every child we need more resources... and we can't do it without the support of the provincial government. It's 1.::. We need to act this year. I hope you aregoing to be with us." Ladies hear top speakers PREEINTATION — Joon Westcott (left), executive director of the FWTAO employees of the Huron board of education. She is presented with a gift by Mary Ellen Walsh, president of the Huron County Women Teachers Association and Ila Mothers, past president. Precious Blood C.W.L. Council held their April meeting in the school library. The president, Willie Verberne, opened the meeting with prayer. Five winning candidates of Precious Blood School Public Speak- ing Contest delighted everyone as they delivered their speeches. Correspondence Secretary, Marianne Van Esbrook, read a letter from the Diocesan Resolutions con- vener concerning resolutions to be voted on at the upcoming convention to be held at the Wheels Inn in Chatham in May. A donation will be sent to St. Peter's Seminary in London to be used to help with the interior decorating. Elsie Meidinger agreed to obtain in- formation regarding the purchase of a new Nativity Scene. All were in favour of holding a Pen- ny Sale again in the fall this year on November 19. Cecile Mittleholtz will be this year's co-ordinator of the event, and will choose her own assistant. Esther Rau reported on a meeting she attended in Mount Carmel. In,/ preparation for the parish centennial in 1987, a project is being undertaken to prepare a parish directory. John Alaimo, a photographer from Hamilton, will take photos of the parishioners for a full week in June. St. Peter's Parish, St. Joseph,. has invited Precious Blood Council to par- ticipate in a Day of Recollection June 5, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Retreat Master will be Father Ducharme. St. Boniface Coevlil, Zurich, has in- vited the council to tttend,e play they will present Saturday, Apri126 follow- ing evening Mass. The next meeting will be held May 12. The last meeting before the sum- mer holidays will be held in the form of a pot -luck dinner, June 9. Bring a friend along. Catherine Maas won the door prize. Unisex Hair Design 414 Main St. S., Exeter Centre Mall 235-0202 CONTRIaUTOR — Louise Wilson, Robertson School, Goderich (left), Stanley and Bayfield trustee Audrey Triebner and Joon Westcott, ex- ecutive director of the FWTAO, pose with a book produced by the Ontario early childhood educational committee, of which Wilson was a member. 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