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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-10-03, Page 6 (2)1 r Pori 6 Time -Advocate, October 3, 1979 By ELAINE TOWNSHEND A few weeks ago a misunderstanding between the London Board of Education and a newspaper reporter led the public to believe that attendanc8 at prekindergarten classes for children four years of age might aecome compulsory. The misconception was soon remedied but not before some interesting opinions were expressed. - The Board was concerned with making • prekin- dergarten available in more areas of the city rather than making attendance com- pulsory. In fact, a representative clarified that the required age of entry into the organized school system is six years. Even kindergarten is not mandatory, but in recent years. it has become an accepted practice. If parents want to keep their five-year- old.child at home for another year, however. they may do so. .Attendance at Kin- dergarten or prekin- dergarten becomes com- pulsory only after the parents enroll the child. The pros and cons of prekindergarten were discussed on a local radio station. One mother ex- plained that her daughter was an only child and had no playmates her age in the neighbourhood. Prekinde- rgarten filled a gap for her. introducing her to new friends and teaching her how to interact with her peers. Another mother had two boys. She enrolled the oldest Decorate your home with beauti'f'ul CUSTOM DRAPES • €am--wituiltlitskslatillINNIIIMIUMNIMIMINW11111111111111111111 Odd 'n ends When should it begin? one in prekindergarten when he was four -years -old. He enjoyed the experience and she believed he benefited from it. However, when he entered kindergarten he found the experiences similar to those of prekin- dergarten and soon became bored. For that reason, his mother decided not to send her younger son to prekin- dergarten. A third parent of a four- year-old girl said she would send her daughter to Mario MR. AND MRS. RONALD RIDDELL Irene Richards and Ronald Bruce Riddell were united in marriage at Granton United Church on September 15. Rev. Elwood Morden officiated. The bride is the daughter of An- tonio and Jock Linton, and the groom is the son of Florence Riddell and the late Norman Riddell. Matron of honour was Gino Sheorme, and bride's sisters, Bonnie Kirk and Barbara Richords, were bridesmaids. Bobbi-jo Richards was flower girl. Walter Riddell the groom'Arother, was best man, while another brother Rick Riddell and Don Mills ushered guests. Photo by C. Edwqrds Choose the fabrics and the styles you wont and Barb Whiting will custom make your drapes for you you can olso choose matching bedspreads and p.11ow shams. WHITING'S AREHOUS Main St. Exeter 235-1964 MR. AND MRS. GERALD.TOONK Wibbina Bylsma and Gerald Toonk exchanged wedding vows on the evening of Friday, September 7 in Clinton Christion Reformed Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wobbe Bylsma of Blyth and the groom is the son of Mrs. Anna Toonk, Exeter and the late Mr. D.J. Toonk. Ellen Butcher, Clin- ton wos maid of honour and Anne Koastra of Clinton and Cory Kuipers of Goderich, sisters of the bride were bridesmaids The best man was Jim Brand of Exeter and guests were ushered by Gene Jacques of London and. Gery Wossink of Droyton. After a honeymoon trip to Northern Michigan and Ontario the couple are living at RR 3 Exeter. LEATHER COAT prekindergarten if the child did not have a younger brother at home. The concensus among parents seemed to be that prekindergarten is in- valuable for some children but not all children. Each child is different. Some are ready for an organized type of learning at a younger age than others. To require all children to enter the system at the tender age of four would be unfair. and fortunately leaders in the field of education seem to agree. Society tends to stereotype people, but let's hope we continue to give children five or six years to grow and develop on their own before we introduce them to regimentation. The modern educational system offers a wider freedom of choice than when I attended school, but the bell rings to announce the beginning and ending of classes, the beginning and ending of lunch hour and recess ana the time to go home. Most children will spend at least fourteen years in school before they decide whether to continue on to university, which is becoming more of a necessity as years go by. When they enter the work force, many will punch a time clock and listen for a signal for a coffee break, lunch break or the end of a working -day. Life is exciting, especially for the very young, and I can't help but think learning begins on the day of birth and continues even in the most unorganized of at- mospheres. Some children will need an educational system at a younger age than others. The important point for adults to remember is not to push children into a predesigned stereotype. MR. AND MRS. JAMES W. CHAPPELL Betty L. Cochrane and James W. Chappell were united in marriage at the home of the bride's mother on August 25. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Ruth Skinner, Crediton and the late J.C. Skinner. The groom's parents are Mr. Gerold Chappell, Calgary, Alta and Mrs. Ann Myro of Vancouver Island. Attending the bride and groom were Barbaro and Larry Robinson of Luton. Rev. G.L. Mills officiated at the ceremony. The bride and groom are now residing in Burnaby, B.C. MR. AND MRS. SCOTT BOY.LE Mary Ann Desjardine and Scott William Boyle were united in marriage on Sept. 8, 1979 at Calvary United Church, Dashwood by Rev. Stan McDonald. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Wilmer Desjardine and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Boyle, all of Dashwood. Matron of honour was Deb Lord, Crediton, and bridesmaids were Elaine Parsons, Huron Park and Judy Crown, Zurich. Best man was Dick Lord, Crediton, and attendants were Lloyd Morrison, Ot- tawa and Fraser Boyle, Dashwood. Guests were ushered by Dean Boyle and Steven Desjordine, cousin of the bride. Candles were lit by Trevor Boyle. Soloist was Mrs. Don Weigand occomponied by Mrs. Clarke Kennedy on the organ. After o honeymoon in Niagara Falls, the couple have taken up residence in Ottawa. About people you know Miss Marion McLean visited with Mrs. W.J. McLean and Mr. W.J. McLean Jr, at Sauble Beach and in Hamilton. They visited with Mr. and Mrs. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Bev. McLean and boys in Etobicoke. Bill heads the History Department in Hill Park School in Hamilton and Bev. does the same at Clarkson Secondary School in Toronto. 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