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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-02-11, Page 17w en learn The weekly euchre party was held or. February 3 at the Community Hall with seven tables in play. Some people also played cribbage. Winners were Jane Glousher I high lady 1, Jack Brennan ( high man), Mary Shrobrook (low lady), Clarence Allin (ldw man) and Dorothy Grange l novelty). Euchre parties are held every Tuesday night in the hall at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Women's Institute The monthly meeting of the •Women's In- situte will be held at the Comrnunity Hall on February 17 at 2 p.m. The topic is "Resolu- tions" ' by Mrs.' Tom Lawlor and Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer. Roll call will be "Name a Canadian Law that causes you some concern." Knox United Church Service Rev. Gary Shuttleworth conducted the morning service at Knox United Church with organ prelude by Mrs. Gordon Gross. Call to worship and life and work of the church and prayers were given. The senior choir sanf "Father Lead Me" under ,the direction of their choir leader, Lori Millian. The minister gave the children's story and they then went to their Sunday School rooms with teachers Tammy f travels Thr Mildred Lawlr°, 526-7589 Shuttleworth, Julie Glenn and Christine Shuttleworth. The minister chose for his sermon "Words of Life." The offering was received by Lawrence Plaetzer and Allan Webster and dedicated. The minister pronounced the benediction followed by the congregational benediction "Lord We Pray." Missionad-y meeting The montly meeting of the Huron Chapel Missionary Women International was con- vened at the home of Debra Hodges on Tues- day, February 3. President Marilyn Camp- bell opened the meeting with prayer and Madeline Burchill led in the. singing of several songs. Dianne Baan and her daugter Kim gave a very interesting account of thier visit to Mexico in the course of visiting missionary friends Norman and Hilda Sperling. Kim ugh Mexic was amazed to discover that crosses placed beside the road at various spots marked the graves of people who had been killed because of hazardous driving on poor win-' ding roads. When the Beans observed that the streams from which the drinking water was taken were used also for bathing, the washing of clothes and the watering of cat- tle, they knew why they had been warned about drinking the local water. Upon arriv- ing home they discovered that they couldn't get enough water to drink. The bartering system made shopping an interesting and sometimes frustrating experience. Missionary prayer concerns were voiced , in prayer by Aimee Barth, Dianne Baan, Heather McCown and Marilyn Campbell.;, The Bible' study "On Your Thought of Life" was led by Marilyn Campbell. Gladys Campbell, special events convenor, surpris- ed Marie Scott by announcing a baby shower for her new son Jordon. The gifts were presented by Kim "Baan and Virginia Bodges. It was announced that the March meeting will be,cancelled because of the proximity to the missionary convention to be held February 19-22 when missionaries from Brazil, Ecuador and Sirra Leone will be present. Special committee makes recommendations By Shelley McPhee Haist CLINTON.- Codes of behavior, physical contact guidelines, disciplinary measures and contact with outside agencies are four of .the issues and areas of address that a special committee of the Huron County Board of Education (HCBE) has examined and made recommendations on. The recommendations come in the form of a study and report. entitled Student -Teacher Relationships. The report was presented to HCBE trustees by director of education Bob Allan at the February board meeting. Mr. Allan , reporte41 that the Study .and recommendations are the result of several maths of work and survey by a special committee, comprised of professional educators, from teachers, principals, vice principals and the executive team for the HCBE. Codes of Behavior- , While all secondary schools in the HCBE system hai'e established codes of behavior, 'as well as .many elementary schools, the report recommends that all elementary, schools should complete the development of .individual codes of behavior. The general •guidelines for student behavior codes are based on the suggestion that such policies should be developed co- Operatively with the - help of parents, students and staff in each school. The code should emphasize self-worth and self- discipline in students and should clearly outline realistic and effective consequences for failure to meet its standards. Teachers and Physical Contact ' The HCBE committee identified this as a '"sensitive and. complex issue. The comrriit- ' tee developed a five point guideline in the matter of physical contact. ft was further noted that the committee strongly recom- mended the use' of .common sense in this area and -in the applications-, of- the 11 HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO FOLLOW YOUR H GIVE WITH YOUR HEAD Give to the research that saves,more lives. 19.6% from Lis or 9.2% from them? • 11111111111111MIIIIIIIII, ■rom'�wThw •rns•�� Ems/ ■����imp ligoolk guidelines. They include: "Physical in- teraction between adults and children re- quires common sense and thoughtful intent; It is important not to lose sight of the positive value, need and meaning of physical contact; .Controlling the excite- ment and/or distress of a.child may require physical contact such as a hand on the shoulder or a pat on the back. These may also provide needed reassurance; Sometimes physical restraint is required in •a crisis situation to provide safety; protec- tion from intimidation, protection offproper- ty or, to protect class/school proceedings; Defining the use of appropriate physical force is,a difficult, if not impossible task." Regarding the physical contact issue, the committee recommended "that no attempt should be made to delineate in a written policy statement. what is acceptable and non -acceptable physical- contact with students: School staffs must reach common 'understandings, throughdiscussions organized by the principal, to understand the differences between acceptable and non' - acceptable physical'contact with students." A further recommendation noted, "That every effort be made to encourage teachers to accept the,fact that physical intervention may sometimes be necessary. ,It is further recommended that senior administrators; staff and principals assure teachers that they will 'lave support in situations where the teacher becomes involved in a justifiable physical, intervention. Disciplinary Interventions The committee reported that it spent con- siderable time discussing a number of strategies regarding effective student management and appropriate disciplinary actions by teachers and school ad- ministrators. The committee, stressed that "the use of. corporal punishment be re- confirmed as an inappropriate disciplinary action. It is understood thatcorporal punish- ment is not currently practised in any Huron County Board of Education school." The committee suggested that alternative disciplinary actions be implemented, in- cluding suspensions, home instruction alter- • - natives, team interventions in extreme cases, involvement of peer counsellors and' involvement of outside agencies. It was further suggested, "that one secon- dary school be identified to establish, on a pilot basis, an alternative educational set- ting fol• disaffected, alienated students." • Outside Agencies ' Support and contact with outside agencies was seen 'as an important linkin the pro- cedure and understanding of teacher - student relationships. The committee said that the interdisciplinary approach involves professionals from a variety of . areas, in- cluding social service, health and judicial agencies. It was suggested that joint.efforts between these groups will help in the work to • find solutions to behavioral and disciplinary concerns in the school system. "It is recommended that principals take steps . to raise the awareness level of teaching staff of the existing producers and requirements regarding. contact with com- munity agencies." West Wawanosh chips in for chiller ' West Wawanosh Township Council agreed to donate $1,500 to the Blyth Recreation Centre for assistance in ac- quiring, a new brine chiller, at their Feb. 3 meeting. Council also agreed' to grants of $50 each for St. John Ambulance and the Huron County Farm and Home Safety Association. . GODERICIi SIGNAL -STAR WEDNESDAY,. FEBRUARY 11, 1987 -PAGE 17 "SELE T110 Feb. 12, 13 & 14 For more information call 527-0980 Party with us and- 4 nd SPECGAIS _ IN EFFECT UNTIL FEBRUARY 14, 1987. Children's Valentine Card Boxes FOR .GREAT GIFT IDEAS! 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