The Huron Expositor, 1987-10-14, Page 3Nursery school
.celebrates: iOth year
Un October 17, the Seaforth, and District
Pre -School Learning Centre, familiarity
• . known as the Seaforth Nursery School,
celebrates 10 years in this community,
Since its opening in the fall of '1977 with 45
pre-schoolers, the school.. has ,grown
,• significantly to an enrolment of 87
youngsters this year.
The school is operated on a co-op basis by
all the parents, of the children who attend.
'An el •. •1 , , directors, which
changes yearly, forms the management
team of this licenced, non-profit organiza-
tion. Itis the responsibility of all parents to
work together to maintain the building, pro-
mote fundraising activities, organize
'special events and assist the teacher daily
on a rotation basis.
Joanne Holland, an Early Childhood
Education teacher • who has' been on staff,
since opening day in 1977; shares her en-
thusiasm' and warmth. with all those
enrolled.
IN THE BEGINNING
In the beginning the school was housed in
• _the"tower._library_,_1n_198Ltlirough_funding-_.
from `the town, a portable classroom was
purchased and renovated on a lot on Market
Street near the public school. Dedicated
parents volunteered their time and talent to
make an attractive and cozy play and learn-
" ing environment for their children., Though
fundraising efforts "and donations by area
service clubs, the school has been equipped
with good quality toys and gym and educa;
• tional equipment.
The school offers quality, conscientious
supervision to pre-schoolers. More' than a
babysitting service, it helps them develop
social and communication skills through ex-
posure to other children and grownups. It
provides a transition from the home to a
semi -structured atmosphere, thus prepar-
ing the child for kindergarten.
During the school year the children take
field trips to various places of interest in-
cluding apple orchards, farms, the
veterinary clinic and the•fire hall. Last year
they enjoyed a bus and train excursion. Oc-
casionally visitors such as health care pro-
fessionals and hockey players come into the
school to demonstrate their skills, Annual
events -for all the children and their families
include the Skating Party and Family
• Christmas Dance in November and the
-Graduation Ceremony in June.
There are presently 11 openings in the
school; offering eight 21 hour sessions.
weekly, Monday to Friday mornings and
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after-
noons. Each ..class has • a capacity for 16
`children ranging in age from tiro, to five:
The only restriction is the child must be
toilet trained. Fees are $13 per month .if a
child attends once a week and if a parent
can help out in class about once a month.
•1NAJOR FFFFOR
This year the parents are involved in a
major fundraising effort. The roof •of the
school needs to be replaced and a number of
fundraising projects ,are being planned. A
'raffle for a "Thanksgiving Theme Basket"
was 'held already and tickets on a
"Christmas Theme Basket" will soon be
available. The school also welcomes dona-
tions from•ser'vice,clubs, businesses add in-
dividuals. Tax receipts will be provided
upon request. -
The 10th Anniversary Open.House will be.
held at the school on Market Street onSatur-
day, October 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. Anniver- •.
-sar-y .cake-will-be-cut.at-3..p..m...G.radua.tes-qf:-
the school have been encouraged to submit
drawings or stories . about "A day at
Nursery School". Names will be entered in
a draw and entries will be on.display at the -
School:
• The public is cordially invited to' drop in
and see the facility, vie* the photo displays
and renew acquaintenances over a cup of
coffee.
THE HURON EXPOSITOR, OCTOBER 14, 1987--- SA'
THE FIRST CLASS of•the Seaforth and District Pre-school Learn-.
ing Centre was held in 1977-78, This year as •the Learning Centre
:celebrates its 10th anniversary, many of those same students are'
in Grade 9. The first -graduates of the centre were; back Adam
Davies, Boe A•Ikemad.e, Tim Brown, Michael Hecho and Beth.
Patin Third row, Laura Ptetsch, Kevin Cardno, Lisa Henderson,.
Nursery School Executive Members
1977-1918
Mary Carroll
Jan Moore
Katie Teall
Peggy Rowcliffe
1978-1979
Jan Moore
Yee Wah Kennedy
Pam Soontiens
Dawn Papple
• Janet Papple
1979-1980
Gwen Devereaux
Pat Rodney
Jill Johnston
Pam Geiger
Jan Moore
1980-1981
Pat Rodney °
Deb Rau
Barb Watt
Lorraine Devereaux
Gwen Devereaux
1981-1982
Lorraine Devereaux .
Rowena Wallace
Bonnie McMillan
Grace Coleman
Maria Vogels
1982-1983
Rowena Wallace
. Terri Dale
Mary Langstaff
• • Barb Alkemade
Judy Nuhn
• 1983-1984
Brenda DeJong
Cindy Flanagan
' Martha Smith
Connie Devereaux
Sharon Wood,
1984-1985
Evelyn Henderson
Christa Eckert
'Brenda DeJong
- Brenda Derbyshire
Elaine VandenHengel
1985-1986
Christa Eekert
Evelyn Henderson
Wanda Moran
Deb Janmaat
Bonnie Janmaat
Susan Halfpenny
1986-1987
Susan Halfpenny
Helen Southgate
Lynn Devereaux
Joanne Flanagan
Chris Ducharme
1987-1988
Helen Southgate
Theresa Cronin
Lynn Devereaux
Laurie Dumas
Marlene DeVries
Dan McNaughton, Kate Papple; Melissa Whitmore, Holly Reeves
and Miss Joanne. Second row, Shawn Little, Shane Taylor, Sara
Teall, Brent VandenAkker, Andrew Kennedy and, Karen Coleman,
Front, Judy Horne, Cherie Montgomery, Kevin McLlwain, Mark
Smale; Andrea-Ribey, Joey.Carlson and Andrea Moore..
BUDDING ARTISTS Stephanie Giller and Jenny Delvecchio pu
work at Seaforth's nursery school,
their paint brushes to
Qi
HELPING HAND - Parents helped to
renovate the portable which is now the Pre-
school Learning Centre. One of those
parents was Ken Devereaux.
THE FIRST EXECUTIVE of the Seaforth and District Pre-school Learning Centre con-
sisted of, from left. Peg Rowcliffe, Katie•Teail. Jan Moore and Mary Carroll.
SCALING THE HEIGHTS - preschooler
Jenny Scott makes it to the top of the climb-
ing apparatus set up at the Seaforth
preschool. Corbett photo.
THE TENTH ANNIVi=RSARY of the Seaforth and District Preschool Learning Centre is
celebrated by, the school this week.'These play -dough artists are (from left) Stephanie
Giller, Bill Nixon, Robyn Strangway, Cindy McClure, Jenny Delvecchio, Jenny Scott,
David Ludwig, Kyle Henderson. Paul Poisson, and Angela Eckert. Corbett photo.
Corporal punishment not for county
The Huron County Board of Education has of Education Bob Allan, is when the teacher
reconfirined that corporal punishment is an " steps in to break up a fight between twc
inappropriate disciplinary measure in the students. In such cases, teachers are
classroom here. assured they will have the support of senior
At the October meeting of the board,the administrators, staff and principals to get
education committee report zeroed in on the involved through physical contact with the
understanding that corporal punishrtlent is persons involved in the altercation.
not currently practised in any Huron County The board does not intend to write a policy
Board of Education school. involving what constitutes acceptable and
Still, the board recognizes the fact there non -acceptable physical contact with
may be times when physical intervention students in the schools. It much prefers that
may be necessary as a form Of discipline. such matters be decided within the in-
The most common example, said Director lividual schools through discussions
Feast of Huron to celebrate
To celebrate agriculture in Huron County Ontario Association of Agriculture
during Ontario's agei-food week, an evening Societies; Bill Jongejan, president of the
dinner and program was held at the Clinton Christian Farmers' Federation of Ontario,
Legion Hall on Monday evening last week. and Jack Riddell, the Minister of
The dinner was sponsored by the Clinton Agriculture and Food.
Junior Farmers association and was billed Each of the speakers generally expound -
as a Feast of Huron C6unty. ed the virtues of rural life and the rural
As a Feast of Huron County the meal con- community, • and paid respects to the
sisted of a number of dishes from each of farmers who have made Huron County what
the townships in the County. There was it is. The main goal of the speakers was to
Stephen Township somata juice, Hay make people More aware of what is going on
Township Coleslaw, Stanley Township car- in agriculture and to recognize the
rots, etc. And it was all served by members achievements that have been made.
of 1 st and East Wawanosh Townships and The play "Food For Thought" Was put on
Morris Townships, by the junior farmers and starring in it were
Following . the meal was the program Linda; Axtmann, Jeff Hearn, Peal Hog -
which included speakers; a play put on by garth',and narrator Robert Hunking-
meiiibers of the Junior Farmers, and a slide There were also seven Rural Leadership
Ade. Awards which were given to people who
The Junior Farmers also took the oppor- best represent the many strong leaders in
tunity ter introduce "Plant a Seed For Need" Huron County. They were given to Steven
which is a project they have been engaged Beane of Erucefield, for his work as presi=
in to grow vegetables for needy families in dent of the 4-H Youth Council; Barry J,
the community" Cleave of Varna, for his leadership to Clin-
The speakers at the program included ton and Bayfield Agricultural Societies;
John Bancroft, Farm Management Carol Niveri's of Auburn, for her work as
Specialist With the Ontario Ministry of president of the Dungannon, Agricultural
Agriculture and Food; Delores Sheldon, Society; Ken Rariisey of Blyth, for his in-
president of the Homeeraft Division of the volvenlent with coninitulity work; Wallet
organized by the principals, to suit the in-
dividual situations;
"We trust the staffs will deal with this
with a whole tot of common sense,"said
Joan VandenBroeek, chairman of the
education committee which dealt with the
matter.
The education committee has teem- ,
mended, however, that the personnel com-
mittee develop a procedure to be followed in
a case of alleged physical mistreatment of
students by board employees.
Agri -week
Renwick of Clifford, for his help with the
Ontario Sheep Marketing Agnecy and his
work 'at the Belmore Chamber of Com=
tierce; , John Van Vliet of Walton, for
leadership in 4-1I, Junior Farmers, and the
Central Huron Swine Club; and.Bryan Vin -
tent of Seaforth, for his Work with the
Junior Farmers.
The evening was rounded out by the slide
show "A Celebration of Rural Life."
Huron Career Fair set
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 comriuuiity will
be on hared to discuss the opportunities
available in the various careers
represented, and to answer questions
eerning their work, their background educa-
tion, their future.
MCKenzie said when a similar opportunity
wa's offered three year's ago, 50 exhibitors
were on hand and over. 1,0Ob person's
attended,
BUILDING A ROAD - David Ludwig (left) and his partner Paul Poisson build a road for
their cars at the Seaforth Preschool. Corbett photo..
Hensall library
gets $ i 0,000
Lily Munro, Minister of Culture and
Communications recently announced ap-
proval for a grant for improvements to the
Hensel! Public Library in the amount of
$10,000 under the Community Facilities
tmprovement Program.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
If you're organizing a non-profit event of interest to other Seaforth area tesidents, phone the
recreation office at 527.0882 or the Expositor at 527-0240. or mail the information to Communi-
ty Calendar, The Huron Expositor: Box 69. Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1W0 well in advance of the
scheduled date. Space for the Community Calendar is donated by The Huron Expositor.
Wed. Oct. 14 -
1 - 3 pm • Moms and Tots Skating
1:30 - 4 p - Senior Shuffleboard
4:15 pm - Story teller Dan Yashinsky at the
Library
4:30 - 5:30 urn - Tween Rin9ette practice
5:30 - 6:30 pin - Atom tryouts
8.9pm-Fitness is Fun
- 10 pm - Mixed Volleyball at S.D.H.S.
Thurs. Oct. 15
5:30 6:30 pm - Bantam tryouts
7:30 9:30 pm - Men's Basketball atS,D,H.S.
7. 10 pin - P'aliiative Care Training begins at
Seaforth Hospital
Fri. Oct. 16.
4 - 5 pm - Senior houseteague practice
5 - 6 pm - Junior houseleague practice
6 - 7 pm - Mi'dget practice
7 - 8 pin • Junior Rtingette practice
8:30 pin - Kincardine vs. C4th Seahawks
Sat. Oct. 17
9 am - Comriunity Recreation Conference at
Arena
7:30 - 9 ani - Midget practice
9 - 10:30 am - Pee Wee practice
10:30 am - 2 pm - M43 '601461 Apple Day
10:30 12 noon - Novice practice
12 - 1:30 pm - Mites practice
2:30 - 4 pm - PUBLIC SKATING
4 - 5:30 pm - Atom Practice
5:30 • 7 pm - Bantam practise
Sun. Oct. 18
1:30 pm - Wellesley vs Centenaires
5 - 6 pm • Petite ringette practice
- 7 pin - Tweenringette practice
7 - 8 pin - Junior ringette practice
8 - 9:30 pm - Penguins vs Fly'er's
9:30 - 11 pm - Bruins vs HaWks
Mon. Oct. 19
7:30 - 9:30 pin - Wood Refinishing
Tues. Oct. 20
7:30 • 9:30 pm - Microwave Cooking at
Wed. Oct. 21
1 - 3 pm - Moms and Tots Skating
1:30 - 4 pm - Senior Shuffleboard
4:30 - 5:30 pm • tween Fiingette Practice
5:30 6:10 pm - Atom practlee
7:30 - 9:30 pm • Wood Carving at S.D.H.S.
8 - 9 pm - Fitness is Furl at Arena
8 - 10 pm Mixed Volleyball at S.D H,S,
8:00 pm - Schneider Male Chorus, Kitt
Presbyterian Church, Seaforth