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EPS and McCurdy exchange "Discovery Boxes"
EXETER - Two local public
schools are among a group of thou-
sands of elementary schools across
Canada using Ca:rada's 125th birth-
day celebration as a learning tool in
the classroom through a campaign
involving the exchange of "Discov-
ery Boxes".
Discovery Boxes are boxes filled
with objects and information about
the students, their school and their
community. The goal is to have
classrooms across the country ex-
change their boxes and have the
students learn how young people in
other parts of Canada feel about
their country and their world.
Thus, Canada's youth are brought
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Diane Waun, a grade one teacher
at Exeter Public School participat-
ing in the program, says she want-
ed to involve her classroom to do
her part for the Canada 125 cam-
paign and to bring enthusiasm into
learning. She adds that the project
has taught the students about Cana-
da both geographically and theoret-
ically.
"Quebec to them seemed like an-
other world but now they realize
were all Canadian," says Waun.
While the farthest destination for
the EPS students is Quebec, stu-
dents at McCurdy Public School
are sending their treasures to such
destinations as Regina, Saskatche-
wan; Souris, Manitoba and Cham-
bly, Quebec.
The students at EPS agreed that
anything to do with the White
Squint! was one of the most impor-
tant items put in their boxes be-
cause of the creatures uniqueness to
the community. Also in the EPS
and McCurdy boxes were video
tapes of spring concerts and Exeter,
ktters written by students, pictures
of each student or group pictures
and information about special fea-
tures such as the Ausable-Bayfield
Conservation Area, pictures of
"what Ontario means to me" and
maps of the area.
The boxes, sent today, will reach
their classroom destination compli-
ments of Greyhound Courier Ex-
press and the Courier Network of
the Bus Lines.
Horticultural Society meets
KIRKTON - The Kiticton Horticultural Society
had a good crowd at their meeting on May 5 at
* the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre,
t President Madeline Parkinson welcomed eve-
ryone and read a poem "Prelude". Linda Hodgins
led a sing -song of old favourite songs, some with
new words to familiar tunes, which was very enjoy-
able.
A number of door prizes were drawn for boxes of flow-
ers. Marjorie Johns conducted an Action Skit, called Mr.
MacGregor's Garden, with audience participation.
Parkinson asked if anyone had a Gingko tree growing which is a
Chinese Ornamental. If anyone knows of one in this area, the Society
would like to know about it.
Marjorie Anhill introduced the speaker for the evening Nancy His-
lop from the Wildwood area. She gave a very informative talk about
many herb plants, how they grow, and how to use them. She had marry
specimens which were passed through the audience for all to see.
Elaine Stephen thanked Anthill for a very interesting presentation.
More draws were made for door prizes, and a bake and plant sale
took place after the program. The evening closed with a social time
over coffee and doughnuts.
Six "Discovery Boxes" Will be sent to communities across
Canada from Exeter Public School courtesy of Greyhound Bus
Lines. Shown here are six representatives from EPS back
left, Robert DeVries, Danielle Knox and Costas Kollias and
front left, Ashley Dickey, Jenn! Debiock and Carty Brydon.
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