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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-04-26, Page 98 Exeter Times -Advocate Wednesday, April 26, 2006 Team heading to Sudbury EXETER — On Wednesday of this week students will be receiving their Semester Two mid-term reports, which will provide students and par- ents with an indication of how the students are doing in their second semester courses. This report was originally sched- uled to be distributed last week, but we had to delay it for a week to include the final marks for Grade 10 Civics and Career Studies courses that ended on the Thursday before the Easter weekend. For students in Grade 9 and 10, this report will include the first mark for second semester courses and the second set of marks for their year- long courses. The marks and comments shown for the year- long courses are the same ones that appeared on the last report, which was issued just before March Break. Since all Grade 11 and 12 courses are semestered, this will be their first set of marks for the sec- ond semester. Students will be required to complete the Response Forms for this report, take them home for parental signatures and then return them for inclusion in their Ontario Student Records file. Parents can assist us by ensuring that the forms are signed and then returned to us. If you haven't seen a report card by the end of the week, you might want to ask your son or daughter about it. Last week two teams of science students from South Huron compet- ed in the Huron -Perth Regional Envirothon, which tested their knowledge and skills in forestry, aquatics, soils, and wildlife. Our Grade 11 team was recognized for their teamwork and sportsmanship, receiving the Ecosystem Award. Our Grade 12 team, consisting of Jessie Oke, Brittany Pilgrim, Merissa Thompson, Courtney Hrudka and Cheryl Davey, received top marks in three of the categories and were declared the winners of the competi- tion. These students, along with their coach, Melanie McCowan, will represent the Huron -Perth area at the Provincial Envirothon in Sudbury May 10 - 13. Naturally, we are very proud of this team and we wish them good luck in the Ontario competition. Last weekend our music students held their annual Cabaret, enter- taining two large and enthusiastic audiences Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. This was an important event for two reasons, first as an important fundraiser for the music program, and second as a tune-up perfor- mance before they head to the MusicFest Nationals competition in Ottawa next month. We wish them luck as well as they head into this important compe- tition. Finally, I would like to mention an upcoming Students' Council event, Comedy Night, which will take place May 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the small gym. This will be an evening of stand-up comedy, featur- ing professional comics with materi- al intended for teenagers and adults, not young children. Tickets are $15 each and will be available at the door and in advance in the Main Office at South Huron and at Curves for Women in Exeter. This fundrais- er is a new venture for the Students' Council and we hope it will be well supported by the community. JEFF REA PRINCI MESSA BURN PAL'S GE South Huron DHS student events EXETER — The Cabaret was excellent, as expected. The school band's performance of "Zoot Suit Riot," a personal favourite of mine, really made the show. I just can't help but dig that swing. Top marks go out to all those who played an instru- ment Saturday and Sunday, as well as the vocalists. I was going to volunteer my own singing ser- vices, but then I realized that I suck. It's best to leave it to the professionals, I suppose. Now onto the theatre scene. The school play, "Romeo and Juliet," is May 9 - 12. This is not a show you'll want to miss. It starts at 7:30 p.m. in the small gym. Tickets are $7 and can be bought at the school or Village Vines. MATTHEW MINER PANTHER PROFILE Coming up June 9 - 10 is the Relay for Life. Registration forms are available in the school office or they can be downloaded from our web site. Just go to http://www.amdsb.ca/SHDHS/relayF orLife/ and you'll be set. If you need more info, or if you just feel like chatting with our secretaries, you can call the school at 235-0880. I reckon that's all for this week. More info about the night of comedy that I mentioned last week will be soon to come. But in the meantime, check out these other upcoming events. April 26 — Mid-term report cards sent home April 27 — Sr./jr. boys rugby, SHDHS — Jr. badminton tournament (Huron -Perth), Madill April 29 — Hat day May 1 — Jr. boys rugby, Madill May 2 — Sr. boys, girls rugby tournament May 8 — Early dismissal Honey fresh from the makers Pollen Beeswax Candles Bee-utiful Gifts & Specialty Gifts (made from beeswax & honey) Skin food, soaps Spreads & Honey Butters 236-4979 FERGUSON APIARIES 39006 Hensall-Zurich Road www.fergusonapiaries.on.ca Board alters meetings format By Stew Slater SPECIAL TO THE TIMES -ADVOCATE SEAFORTH — In an attempt to ensure trustees aren't overly fatigued when faced with voting on pressing topics, the Avon Maitland District School Board has altered the formats of its traditional two meetings per month (on the second and fourth Tuesdays). "The way it has been sometimes recently, we'll start with com- mittee meetings at 5 o'clock (on a Tuesday afternoon) and still be meeting and making decisions at 10:30 in the evening," commented board chairperson Meg Westley after a much -abridged first meeting under the new format April 11. From now on, the fourth Tuesday of each month will remain hectic for Avon Maitland trustees, with a format simi- lar to the existing schedule. But, Your Ed Will Take according to Westley, trustees hope much of the discussion on weighty issues will take place during the after- noon and early evening on the second Tuesday of the month — between 5 and 7 p.m. On that day, committee meetings will be replaced by a session called "Committee of the Whole, Open Session," with no votes taken but trustees welcome to speak about issues in a less formal setting. Trustees will continue to meet behind closed doors from 7-8 p.m., for Committee of the Whole, Closed Session. The pub- lic is welcome at both committee meetings and Committee of the Whole, Open Session, however, as well as during the regular 8 p.m. pub- lic board meeting. Votes will only be held during the 8 p.m. session, but Westley hopes those meetings will be shortened by the fact trustees have had an earlier chance to discuss some issues. ucation You far BE COOL. FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF, AND PUT MONEY IN YOUR POCKET! Introducing the COOL SAVINGS REBATE for Ontario residents with existing central air conditioning systems. $50 REBATE ON AN AC TUNE-UP* $75 (UP TO) REBATE TOWARDS A NEW INSTALLED PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT** $500 REBATE ON REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING SYSTEM WITH AN ENERGYSTAR° QUALIFIED SYSTEM** *must be performed between April 21 to June 30, 2006 **must be performed between April 21 and August 31, 2006 Go to www.conservationbureau.on.ca or call 1.866.670.COOL (2665) for a local participating contractor. 6 Conservation �'