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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-03-25, Page 30PAGE 8A —GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25,1981 Catholic school board alters French proaram By Herb Shoveller The Huron -Perth Roman Catholic • Separate School - board; in. adapting to cur- lima= urriculwn -changes set out by the ministry of education, had French program altera- tions outlined to it at its meeting Monday: "The French programs were basically oral in the late '60s and early '70s," ex- plained Rita 'Lauwaert, chairperson of the " three,. member, "din the late '70s and, now the '80s, it is a four -skill approach - hearing, speaking, reading and writing." In addition, because the HPRCSS has extended French instruction to include Grades 4 through 8 (it .was previously offered from Grade 6 to 8)', the language program was reviewed. The• committee selected a curriculum using the text "Vive Le Francais," -Mrs. Lauwaert told the board, "because it met most of our needs." Besides Mrs. Lauwaert, a teacher at St.. Joseph's and Immaculate Conception in Stratford, other members of the delegation were :Gaetan -------Blanchette, principal- of -St. Boniface in Zurich and .Justin Tomasulo Aloysius inStratford. .The delegation -spokesper-, son, -explaining•the__ainls of. the ministry guidelines, said "they Want communicators, -not. .bilingual students." F 'itgualicuni -•sem added, would 'require about • 5,000 hours of classroom training. The ..new program, noted. the delegation, includes- not _ only _ language .. instruction but encourages an understanding of other cultures and a positive at- ' titude toward learning another language. "After an, we . are a bil- ingual country," concluded Mrs. Lauwaert.. . "The . cultural program did not ea ist inthe old progra>o" Board chairman .Ron Mur... ray asked the delegation if HPRCSS.graduates did well , in either the Duron or Perth systems .in Grade 9. The Huron public board began Fren l h instruction in Grade 4 earlier than the separate board; - "When. they leave us they are well prepared," replied Mr. Blanchette. "It',s been found in my experience the students who put in a little effort are caught up " by Christmas (in first year high school)." Education superintendent John McCauley added about 52 per cent of HPRCSS students had opted for French ,classes going into Grade 9 in 1979. Trustee Ted Geoffrey ask- ed whether students in- structed in French in other subjects managed as well in those courses when taken in English- in high school. "In my experience, again it depends on the student," responded Mr. Blanchette. Mr. Blanchette explained after French instruction students often have a better understanding of gram- matical terminology - ar- ticles, verbs, subjects, clauses, etc. - because they are no longer the abstractions of one language. • In other 'business, the board approved changing dismissal time at St. Am- brose in Stratford from 3:10 to 3:25. The -adjustment, which will be made up for with an extended noon hour, was • made, to ease bus - • • The board reviewed a ten- tative plan for professional activity days for the 1981-82 school year. An attempt is being made to have HPRCSS, .days coincide with those of other boards, as well as with other community events. For instance, September 25 has been suggested since several area Fall. Fairs are planned for that day. Two Stratford residents on the.board, Jeanette Eybergen and Ron Marcy, will --investigate a space re- glest by the Stratford' Toy Library. St.. Michael's School was suggested as a possibility for the, library, A THANK YOU Jack Riddell JACK RIDDELL My thanks to the voters of Huron -Middlesex for your support in the March 19th Election. I look forward to doing my utmost to serve ALL the people of the riding In any way possible. Intend to resume my weekly reports from the Legislature as' soon as it Is called into session. 1 also would like to remind everyone that my constituency office is open in Exeter Monday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and that toll free calls can be made from any point In the riding by asking the operator for ZENITH 14730. In Exeter and district simply call EXETER 235-0170. The phone Is manned 9-5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Since the election we have tried to get all the roadside "Riddell" signs taken down. I am very concerned that this job be completed quickly and thoroughly. If anyone knows of any of my campaign material that is still posted, please contact any of the following, and it will be taken down immediately. PARKHILL LUCAN EXETER ' HENSALL=ZURICH SEAFORTH CLINTON GODERICH , 294=0053 227-4840 23S-2595 236-4034 527-0171 482-9004 524-7901 Yours sincerely, - Jock Riddell M.P.P. HURON -MIDDLESEX • . The wing public speakers in the Ontsarlo English Catholic Teachers' Association com- petition, for Huron and Perth counties, held at St Patrick's School, Dublin were (back row, left to right) Mary Fleming of. l fount Carmel,.first. in the junior division; Greg Cassone of Stratford, second and Katharine Murphy of Goderich, third and (front, left to right) John Ryan of St. Columban, first in the senior division; Tim Culliton of Stratford, second and Angela Fleming of Mount Carmel, third. ( photo by Ellis) which loans expensive toys many parents cannot afford. The board intends to cir- culate a separate schools fact sheet in the bulletins of the region's churches. In ad- dition, it hopes to make the sheetsavailable at real estate offices since it is the responsibility off new residents to request their taxes be directed to separate schools. If the request is not made, a new resident's taxes will automatically be sent to the public school system. In committee -of -the - whole, the board accepted the resignation of teacher Florence Legault of Ecole Ste. Marie effective Aug. 31. doingitnow: We're stopping the leakwiththe UIRep�rton` • This program stops abuse. Not everyone who continues to receive unemployment insurance after starting a new job is cheating. They may still be enti- tled to some benefits. Or sometimes they've made an honest mistake. Unfortunately, a great deal of money has been wrongly paid out in the past to people who don't report a new job. Now our Report on Hirings • program is putting an effective halt to this, thanks to employers who participate. Soon, people getting UI will know they must tell . us that they've found work and report all their earnings. Big and small companies are helping us succeed. Together, the Canada Employment and Immigration Commission and employers are detectingpotential overpayments. With Report on irings, employers give us the Starting date and Social Insurance Number for each new employee or send extracts from computer payroll tapes. We cross-check this information with the Social Insurance Numbers of people getting UI. When the system detects people wrongly collecting benefits, we investigate and a penalty or prosecution may follow. Blit our, job is to penalize or prosecute the people. I't's to pay benefits to people who should get them. -'no more and no less. Employment and Emploi et `T� Immigration Canada Immigration Canada Lloyd Axworthy, Lloyd Axworthy. Minister Minlstre Report on Hiri It's simply successful CB club meets The March meeting of the Circle City CB club was held on March 8 in the Recreation Bpar441. The secretary's report was read by Little Rascal (Lloyd Haskell), adopted by Graveyarder (John Miller) and seconded by Trapper (Ken Seheer-er). The treasurer's report was read by Modular 4 (Alvin Daer), adopted by Green Ranger (Don Bayer), and seconded by Gentle Ben (Ben Prouse). Discussion was held and a card was received from the Penfound family. It was decided to send a wedding gift to Bronco Buster (Rick Bauer). Fun fine chairman is to be Little Rascal (Lloyd Haskell) at the next meeting. ALVIN T.V. Your Headquarters for •TV TOWER INSTALLATIONS, REPAIR 8. SERVICE *DELHI A CHANNEL MASTER *TOWERS, ANTENNAS A BOOSTERS *SHARP COLOUR TV T _ •MIDLAND C,®. ALVIN'S T.V. 162 MARY ST. GucERICH. S24-9089 USIPESS D RECTORY Ronald L. 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