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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1999-04-21, Page 14• Exeter Tirir'; i- Advokate Community Wednesday, April 21, 1999 Changes in courses during Secon by Philip j. McMillan This week at St. Anne's a new version of the VOICE, our school news- paper, was published to rave reviews for every- thing from the poetry to the recipes. Congratulations to Sarah Koopmans and all the stu- dents who worked so hard on this publication. I can't forget Mr. McCarroll, the Vice - Principal, for his vision and drive. His vision has led the students to their publishing work. The first day the VOICE was on sale it sold out and the second day it was still pretty hot, as students were waiting to pick up copies even before they were available This Friday we have our COFFEE HOUSE. Students and staff will join their creative skills to raise funds for the Arts Alliance at St. Anne's. The Alliance is a coordi- nated effort of artists who share creative skills. It is always a great night so bring your mug and be at the school by 7:OOPM on Friday the 23rd of April. Come out for an evening of poetry, music, drama, dance and visual arts. I recall last year the feeling of great joy as 1 left the school thinking back to moments of creative excellence. Admission is $3.00 for students and $5.00 for non -students. Last week I commented on Secondary Reform as it relates to the concept of Full Disclosure and the Student Transcript in the Ontario Student Record. This week I will point out the changes in course lev- els for all Grade 9 stu- dents in the school year 1999-2000. The new for- mat has three distinct tracts or streams. They are the Open stream, the Applied stream, and the Academic stream. The Open stream is for a vari- ety of courses that are not offered as Applied or Academic courses, more specifically, the arts and physical education and health. The Open course expectations are suitable for all students at a given grade level. Applied courses focus on the essential concepts of the subjects but develop stu- dents' knowledge and skills by emphasizing practical, concrete appli- Seniors' dinner in Zurich ZURICH - Easter dinner was served to 40 seniors March 31. The 50/50 winner was Bruce Thompson, a visitor from Bayfield. Elley Van Bergen brought an Easter message. There was only one March birthday to celebrate and Happy Birthday was sung to Tony Denomme. Winners of last weeks Penny Sale were Ann Flaxbard, Theresa Stark, Earl Fla •bard, Gwen McKellar, Orland Swartzentruber, Rose Regier, Verda Baechler, Eleanor Lawrence, Kay Hay and Elizabeth Grainger 4uwu#zcem34 Mike Graham Drysdale Major Appliance Centre Ltd. is pleased to welcome Mike Graham as our new Store Manager.. Mike has 7 years of retail experience. Come in and let him show you our large selection of name brand household appliances. Mike can be reached at 262-2728 or 1-888-836-4478 for our long-distance telephone customers. 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