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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-10-21, Page 68Get involved in intramural sports program • BY MR. GRAHAM YEATS The intramural sports program at Robert- son attempts to involve as many students as possible in various activities. These games and activities accomplish a number of goals; they 1) complement the regular physical education program at the school 3 improve skills and performances through practice 3) provide enjoyment and relaxa- tion through sport 4) enhance involvement in future leisure activities. The program uses both indoor and outdoor facilities, and operates year round under the supervision of one or two teachers for each sport. Usually, teachers work with students from the junior (Gr. 4,5,6) level or the Senior (Gr. 7,8) wing, and most sports are co-educational, with an equal, mix of boys and girls. A good example of what.intramurals:can offer to students is the morning volleyball program currently running at the school, under the direction of Mr. Bogie and Mr. Yeats. The Grade Sevens and Eights have formed two separate leagues; so that no conflict could occur with instrumental music, another important intramural program. Each grade has six teams, selected by captains, with ten or eleven players on each squad. Teams began playing during the se- cond week of September, and final games will be played about the middle of November. In all, about three-quarters of the Senior wing students are. coming to the school forty-five minutes early for the chance to play their games of volleyball. Other intramural sports planned for '87-18 are Junior Newcombe -ball (Volleyball with a catch allowed), Senior basketball, floor hockey and two pitch. Hopefully, its going to be a great year for intramural sports at Robertson. Students enjoy ice skating BY MRS. CAROL SCRATCH Robertson Memorial has been most for- tunate in having the opportunity of enjoying the winter activity — ice skating. Each class isgiven the chance to choose a time on an appointed day of the week — Wednesday, to make use of our local Arena. At this time, a thank you is expressed to the Staff of the Arena and the Recreation Department for allowing us this great opportunity. Families theme of family stu BY MRS. MARILYN BRUINSMA "Families" is the central theme of the new guidelines in Family Studies. The students learn to work and to co-operate within society's basic structure. Teaching the students better decision making within the family helps students when they find themselves in teen -parent conflicts. Students, through nutrition and food preparation, learn recipes and ideas they can apply at home to help their families. What a treat for parents to come home from work to find their child has prepared a dessert for supper. Clothing studies emphasizes basic techni- ques for smpll projects to accessorize their bedrooms or make as gifts, such as the in- itial pillow project. Other sewing projects are designed for the students to use themselves or for family members. Learn- ing about young children comes from ex- perience with babysitting and class discussion. Page 21 les Do you have questions about Robertson? Do you have any ideas for our school or would you like to know more about,things at RMPS? Then, please try to attend one of our regular monthly parent/community coffee meetings. These meetings are usually held the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the school (although we do have at least one "night" meeting each year) . The meetings are informal and used to share information and concerns. For instance, at last month's meeting, the twenty people present discuss- ed various things including our school's safe arrival programme, new educational cur- riculum, and fund-raising. Our next meeting is set for Thursday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. Please join us for some discussion (not to mention the coffee and doughnuts) . Becky Boyce is all ready for the Grade 4 math lesson Yearly projects in science BY MR. BARRY BOGIE The students of Robertson, especially the Grade Sevens and Grade Eights, have been involved with science projects for many years. In more recent years, the best pro-. jetts have been channelled into higher com- petition than the school level. A three-level system now exists. Students' science pro- jects are displayed and judged at the school science fair in early April. The two projects deemed the best to represent our school are entered in the Huron . County Science Fair held in mid-April. The- projects showing special merit may now be entered in the Canada - Wide Science Fair which is held in many different centres across Canada.. The calibre of work and scientific thought evident in these projects has steadily im- proved. The student can learn a great deal about Science from their own project as well as from the project of others. It is to be hoped -that fun is also a part of the science fair process. Three years ago, Shawn Currie was honoured to attend the Canada -Wide Science Fair in Halifax. Last year, Tanya Ross won the special Conservation Award for her project on Erosion. Our students are very capable, and we are proud of their work and accomplishments. I look forward to continued association with our science students and the science fair. F c, r CC�- (2<::l (c �a +C Inco Ost) Taugx-vr-) Dawwn Baker Gr.6 Sona cts# k- Ck' \ Shane McPhee, Miss Braid, Mark Yule (hidden) and Brad Black are worting [ogeiner uu their "My Pet Dinosaur" booklets to share with Mrs. Crocker's grade eight reading" buddies. Josh Reid 8