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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-06-20, Page 23".trWt`51,0,59•113,53115•4, •, 5 • - ,,;-• 5 x 5745 55,-1,55,57;35algis75,5i555, T,!55 -T -,-'97Z775••:.5.?4,157551! „177ri. , . 4.! GRAPEVINE PRIMARY REPORT The birthday party for our school was a huge success. We had lots of fun and saw many smiling faces. We have beg busy making wooden structures. Thank you, Mr. Heimpel, for the wood. We have worked hard all year and are on our way to a new grade — Happy Holidays! — Miss Edgar JUNIOR REPORT Edited by Jennifer Howitt We have almost finished a unit on television. In math, we are doing fractions and Minute Madness, a contest in which you have to race the clock while trying to answer as many questions as you can. We are really ahead in the work for the fall fair. —Jeff Keil Since we got back from Camp Wyoka, every Wednesday we have been making a newspaper. Last Fri- day, the school had a 25th birthday party and a balloon release. Two people in our class helped two ladies from the Fordwich Nursing Home. —Susanna S. and Cindy H. . INTERMEDIATE REPORT Edited by Mary Feldskov Mr. Doubleday's Grade 7-8 class had a very busy week. Last Mon- day, a large portion of the class went to the Kincardine pool to swim. On Wednesday, the concert band went to Canada's Wonder- land to perform at Kingswood The- atre. Last Thursday, the intermediate two -pitch tearnswent to Turnberry AGRI-BUSINESS Kim Rintoul, daughter of Lee and Lila Rintoul of RR 2, Luc - know, recently graduated from the University of Guelph with a diploma in in agri-business. Attending the graduation were Bruce Higgins, Lee and Lila Rintoul and grandparents, Stan and Leona Black. ENGINEERING DIPLOMA Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen of Gorrie proudly announce the graduation of their son, Scott Patrick, from Conestoga Col- lege's Doon Campus with a diploma in mechanical engi- neering technology -automated manufacturing. Convocation was held at the college on Satur- da June 10. Scott has accepted a sition st'th :poplin," Con- : tr 014440 "" t for the annual inter -school tourna- ment. Last Friday, we ended the week with a full day of electives. —Kelly .Bradshaw The Grade 7s still are working on their history centres. Their spelling unit was handed in and in science, we had a small quiz on solutions. In math, we are working on geometry. We are working on different kinds of triangles. In art, we are working on painting our masks. —Judy Hymers, Julia Chartres Mr. Raynard's Grade 8 class is busy working on projects for the fair. In English, we are writing sci- ence fiction stories. We also worked on a history project. In math, we are working on integers.' —Angela White SWIMMING Written and Edited by Ryan Gal- laher On Monday, June 12, the students in Grades 5 to 8 involved in various activities such as bus patrol, pre- fects, cross -grade tutors and anyone else who has helped with different activities, took a well-deserved trip to the Olympic -sized swimming pool at Kincardine. They were able to use a rope, the spring board and other equipment to entertain themselves. On the way back to the school, they were treat- ed to bags of chips and cans of pop. ;ft STUDENTS VISIT LIBRARY—Grade 8 students from Wingham Public School visited the Wing - ham Library last week and listened as Librarian Carolyn Gauld explained labout the computerized public -access catalogue, which the library hopes to have operational later this year, 1 Editor: Kerry Hill PRIMARY REPORT The Kindergarten class has beer working on "Bubbles" as well as Father's Day items. They are also starting to work on various sum- mer activities. The Grade 1 class enjoyed their visit to the Wawanosh Centre last Wednesday where they participat- ed in the "Boots, Bubbles and Bugs" program. They are also com- mencing summer activities, which included a picnic with the Grade 1-1 2 class. Grade 1-2 have been studying insects as well as preparing items for the Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair. The Grade 3 pupils went to the Wawanosh Conservation Centre last week for the "Boots, Bubbles and Bugs" program. —Tammy Adams. JUNIOR REPORT The Grade 4 class is busy wind- ing down for the end of the school year. In Math, they are finishing Addition and Subtraction of Deci- mals; and in Language, they are completing the book "BFG". Items for the Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair are being completed as well. Fol- lowing their successful trip to Marineland, the pupils have been busy writing newspaper items — poems, articles, puzzles etc. — which they will share with their friends. CHURCH RE -OPENS Wingham United Church wor- shipped in the newly decorated auditorium for the first time on Sunday, Oct. 13, 1929. The service marked the appreciation at the work accomplished and the noble response of the members. Rev. J. W. Hibbert of London, former pastor of the church, was the speaker of - the day. The following Sunday, a econd special occasion would ark the dedication Eof the ,n.ew ipe organ ht tile :Church; The Grade 5-6 class is finishing up their year by challenging other _classes to various sports events — Two -pitch, Flag and Stones — and doing quitewell. In Math, they are completing word problems, while in Science they are studying turtles and crayfish. They enjoyed their "walking" excursion to the new Royal Homes display site where they watched the installation of the display homes. The Grade 6 class has been busy converting fractions into decimals in Math. In Social Studies, they are working on their booklets on Kenya. The class is proud of their member, Jackie McBurney, who recently won a First in Huron County for Creative Writing. --Dana Mathers INTERMDIATE REPORT in Math, the Grade 7s are work- ing on Angles. They also viewed the installation of homes last week at the new Royal Homes site on Highway 86. The class is looking forward to their trip to the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto and Canada's Wonderland this week. —Jane Darling The Grade 7-8 class is going to Belgrave Creek this week for a Stream Study. The Grade 8 pupils are still reminiscing happily over their recent trip to Ottawa and Kingston. They are also looking for- ward to their graduation dinner and dance at the Wingham Curling Club this week. We wish them all the best as they enter High School. SPECIAL EVENTS The Turnberry Central Senior Choir ended their year on a strong note. Their performance in Brussels topped off a great day and a great year! Congratulations to everyone who participated and to Mr. Her- man and Mrs. Chaulk for working with and leading the choir mem- bers 1 Thank, you to all of, the gum dent who partitipated this years : I t .=---Jaste Darling • %A(,: SPORTS REVIEW The Turnberry school teams have been successful all year. Also, the school's Track and Field Day and their Winter Play Day were very happy events. Thank you to all of the students who participated in the sports activities and to all who made them possible. Classes will close the year with a supervised swimming program at the Wing - ham pool next week. —Jane Darling THE CLEAN TEAM IS HERE!! These twins will help you through the laundry STONE'S RADIO & TV GORRIE 335-6374 FOR ROCK BOTTOM PRICES OPENING SOON . . . . YllEZ 112.24 STRAWBERRIES '7 5 KM E. OF LUCKNOW, Hwy. 86 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 am -8 pm; Saturday 8 am - 5 pm Quart sized containers only NOTICE Just arrived, our "Casual Wear" in twelve colours. 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