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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-10-14, Page 7Education Interfaith curriculum to be studied The Education Committee of the Huron County Board of Education has agreed to give further study to a request from the Anglican Church of Canada for an interfaith curriculum to be developed for Ontario schools. The Anglican Church wants a pilot project to be approved where professionally trained teachers at various levels of the public school system would teach a course about all the world's religions. They say it is a "logical step" now that increased funding for separate schools has been approved by the Supreme Court of Canada. "We believe that such a program would help all students toward an increased understanding and respect for all faiths, and prevent further fragmentation of public education," the letter from the Anglican Church states. Counsellor travels Huron's attendance counsellor travelled 20,736 kilometers on school business during the past school kear and made 1,874 telephone calls regarding students. In a statistical report to the board, the counsellor listed appointments with court administrators, crown attorneys, the justice cof the peace, parents, police and teachers as part of the routine. Fuel contract Hensall District Co -Op was the successful bidder for the 1987-88 fuel oil contract for Huron County Board of Education. New program Director of Education Bob Allan drew trustees' attention to the fact that seven senior level secondary students who re- quired upgrading for a credit related to graduation, attended the new tutorial pro- gram at the Huron County Board of Educa- tion's summer school in Clinton during July. Six of these students completed the program and have earned their credit. Co-operative Linda McKenzie says that co-operative education expands the walls of the classroom into the community and offers greater resources and better opportunities_ to Huron County high school students. It may not be too surprising that the co- ordinator of co-operative education for Huron County is excited about the program which now encompasses all of the county's five high schools. But from a modest beginning two years ago when 12 South Huron District High School students were involved in co- operative education, programs at Exeter area businesses, to this year with 214 •students p' ced an across nur, the program has held, some surprises for McKenzie. . She has seen employers become "big brothers" to the co-operative students at their locations with students acquiring a level -of assurance and responsibility in the _workplace that can only be described as remarkable. EDUCATION He said the impetus • for the program which improves the school board's ability to serve students in Huron who require addi- tional instruction, came directly through county trustees who asked for it. Money well spent Ever wonder where the money goes at the Huron County Board of Education? A report to the board at the October meeting from Mike Rau, plant manager, showed total expenditures of $1,408,875 for renovation and repairs in 1987. A partial list includes roofing at Huron 'Centennial ('antral Huron Secondary School in Clinton, F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham and Seaforth Public School; Window conversion at South Huron District High School, McCurdy Public School and Clinton Public School; Heating repairs at Vanastra and at Zurich; Modifications for the handicapped at Seaforth, Vanastra, McCurdy and Goderich District Collegiate Institute;. Energy modifications at Stephen Central Public School, McCurdy, Holmesville Public School, Victoria Public School and GDCI; Wiring and plumbing for Central Huron food services; painting at GDCI; and some carpeting at the Education Centre in Clinton. Music begins Brussels Public School will initiate an in- strumental music program for Grades 6, 7 and 8 this fall. Costs of the program will be met by community support and a purchase or rental option for the students' use of instruments. Phil Parsons is the new music teacher at Brussels with background and experience in instrumental music elsewhere in the county. Parsons and Principal Jim Axtmann met with the parents of the students during September and found a "very high degree of support" for the ambitious program. The staff, the students and the parents were commended by Trustee Joan VandenBroeck. Official opening Director of Education -Bob Allan urged trustees to attend the official opening of the Alcohol and Drug Addiction Prevention for Teens ( ADAPT) program at the Education Centre in Clinton on October 8. He said a show of support is vital. The program is mounted under the leader- ship of Terry Johnston and all county high schools are involved. The emphasis will be on making students aware of all the implica- tions of drug and alcohol use and abuse. Community support is being sought by the teacher organizers to bring in speakers and purchase appropriate resource material .( pamphlets, posters etc.) for use in associa- tion with the work. New trustee Seven applications for the position of trustee for the town of Goderich to replace Mary Anne Dempsey were received. The successful candidate is Rick Rompf. Career fair Linda McKenzie, co-ordinator of Co- operative Education in Huron County, has announced Career Fair in November for students and their families. At that time professionals, tradesmen and other individuals from the ,community will be on hand to discuss the opportunities available in the various careers represented, and to answer questions con- cerning their work, their background educa- tion, their future. education expands walls "We do not send out just our very best students," said McKenzie. "We decided ear- ly in the program that would not be the way to go." _ She said the students come from a wide range of abilities and interests. Last year, only three out of 100 who were involved in work experiences in Huron County were re- jected by employers. '`To seethe changes that take place' in these students has really been a treat," en- thused McKenzie. "They go : out in September with trepidation; they finish in June with confidence." The students in the program are from Grade 12 for the most part, and work a three-hour shift every second day - morning or afternoon - at a location pre -arranged between the employer and • the student through the ' school. The work experience earns a credit for the student at school, and provides the student withvaluable on-the- job training at a task related to the student's aptitude and interests. There is no payment GODERICH SILiNAI rSTAIt, yr <...l,aA .. s - . , _ ., _ _ _ PRYDE MONUMENTS 310 Victoria Street Centralia SHOWROOM 293 Main Street Exeter Memorial Counsellor STEPHEN FERGUSSON 235-0620 or 1-800-265-3477 Evenings 235-0658 to the student by the employer who provides free training for the student. Students who have been through the pro- gram say it is excellent. They find they have either been able to get a job more easily because of the training, or they have been accepted into post -secondary school courses more readily because of their experience. "It's a tribute to our community," says McKenzie. Some expanded opportunities are available this year to students who qualify. At Seaforth a -World of Work package is available to a self-contained class of 15 students at the basic level. It will constitute the entire second semester timetable for the students involved. - A Human Services program is available at Central Huron Secoiadary Schaal. It offers 75 hours of in -school instruction in coin- munication and interpersonal skills, human development and the helping relationship, to 25 students involved in human services placements. Sports commentary not appreciated Dear Editor: The "Could-Have-Beens" can only win tournaments was a comment in the sports column 2 months ago. Your predictions ( Chrysler will put the Bulldogs out in 2 games and Ideal will put Chrysler out in 2 games) didn't quite come true Mr. Baker. The Bulldogs have been a major con- tender in the GMSL for four years now. This year with superb offensive and defensive ef- forts they won the A Division Championship of the GMSL. This big win seems to be cause for celebration for everyone except the per- son who writes the column. It was stated in the column that a signed player from the winning team who umpired for a few innings due to no other umpires at the game had several questionable calls. Later on in the column it spoke of trust bet- ween fellow league players. Where is that trust now. LETTERS Ideal Supply and the Bulldogs are ball teams of equal calibre. The games that they play against each other are exciting and certainly well played games on both sides. We look forward to seeing them on the ball field next spring for some more quality ball As for protesting the game, if some people games. would read the rule book, they would know Signed, the proper ruling. aome Port Albert Residents Alzheimer's meeting is planned Dear Editor: from London will speak and possibly help This is a brief reminder to those in our us set up a local support group, if there is a area whose lives are touched by need. Alzheimer's disease that there will be a Please, feel free to attend, whatever gathering of concerned persons next week, your reason. I shall be there, because my on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7:15 p.m. The husband has Alzheimer's disease. sitting room in Maitland Manor on South Street (opposite high school) has been Sincerely, placed at our disposal. Mr. Barry Flanigan Elsa Haydon SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 60 YEARS. Clinton Area MICHAEL FALCONER 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON 482-9441 / Goderich Area • ROBERT McCALLUM 11 CAMBRIA ROAD, GODERICH 524-7345 St. George's Church Anglican - Episcopal North and Nelson Streets, Goderich Rector: Peter C. Baldwin, B.A.M. Div. Organist -Choirmaster: David Hamilton, A. R.C.T. Sunday, October 18, 1987 8 a.m. 11 a.m. 9:30 Wednesday a.m. Christ Church Port Albert 2 p.m. Worship Service You are always welcome Calvary Baptist Church BAYFIELD ROAD AT BLAKE STREET PASTOR: TERRY WOODCOCK Phone 524-6445 Sunday, October. 1.8, 1987 Nursery Facilities available Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Service • 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 7:00 p.m. Mission Conference, Oct. 14 - 18 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 6:30 - Mil; Mites - ages 4 8 5 - Olympians - ages 6 - 12 7:00 - Prayer Meeting Thursday 7:00 Word of Life Club - Teens . WELCOME TO THE FRIENDLY CHURCH Knox Presbyterian Church Interim Moderator Interim Minister The Rev. B.A. Nevin The Rev. R.W. Johnson Lorne H. Dotterer, Director of Praise Sunday, October 18 11:00 a.m. ANNIVERSARY SERVICE Special Speaker from Waterloo, Ont. The Rev, John Henderson B.A., B.D. 10:40 O.M. Musical Interlude; by Lorne Dotterer (Before Service) 11:00 a.m. Church School Nursery Facilities Avail -able Enter to Worship Depart to Serve T New. Apostolic Church 298 Cambridge St. Goderich Sunday, October 18, 1987 10:30 Sunday a.m.. service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Service Everyone Welcome North Street United Church 56 North Street,`524-7631 Sunday, October 18, 1987 Reception Service For Members By Transfer 11:00 A.M. ._Worship and Sunday School Cable 12 Telecast 'at 1 P.M. • Ministers — Rev. Robert O. Ball Rev. Kathi Urbasik- - music director -- Mr. Robert Blackwell Free Methodist Church Mc Kay Hall- Nelson alfNelson St. Lower Level Sunday, October 18th Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Service 11:00 a.m. Pastor Rev. Ron Ashton 524-6404 Seven Day Bible Reading Schedule: OCT. 14 - Psalm 107: 1 - 9 - The. 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