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"Being so immersed in our work does not prevent us from holding in the back of our minds the fact that there are people standing behind us - to help; the people of Ontario. and the hundreds of Cancer Society volunteers. What would we do without them?" 'HAULED ANYWHERE ANYTIME Cars Make Comebacks Here! ..Our thorough over- haul jobs can give your old engine a new lease on pep and power â€" add many miles and months to its life. We’re experts on all types of engine work â€"- from tune-ups to overhauls. Complete Service To All Makes of Cars FRESH WATER 'AC'I' l'OB um um CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY Richmond Hill Unit COOK'S BP Dr. A. A. Axelrad Cancer Research Scientist Auto Service ATLAS PHOTO SUPPLIES RICHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE Brownie Turret G 3 Lens f/ 1.9 “W $46.95 ELGIN MILLS TU. 4-3151' Frank Evison ELGIN MILLS TU. 4-2728 MOVIE Light Bar 4 Light Bar including Bulbs SPECIAL -95 SPECIAL “Your Exclusive Camera Shop” In The Mall Richmond Hill “XV-Christmas Family Night has been planned for December 14. which should also prove to ‘be a succe 55. lation On November 23, the meeting of the MacKillop Home and School Association was treated to a sparkling presentation of an address entitled “The Implica- tions of the Level System,” by guest speaker Gordon S. Macin- tyre, B.A.. B. Paed., Superinten- dent of Richmond Hill Public Schools. The "level" or “unit” system. pioneered in Hamilton Schools. has been the subject of much debate. the source of great bewilderment, wonderment and conjecture since its inception in our public schools. Though it would be unrealistic to suggest that Mr. MacIntyre answered all questions in everyone’s mind that evening, nevertheless he con- structed a staunch foundation upon which his audience can add structural knowledge of this edu- cational concept -â€" and so deftly handled his subject that each layman could appreciate the im- mense simplicity of the system. _ An educational film, titled “The Geographical Regions of Canada” shown to the home and school association proved very inter- esting. This film will be an aid to pupils studying geography in Grade VII. ‘ u: uuu . -- The evehing came to a close with parents and pupils enjoying refreshments. Many parents of Crosby Heights pupils are showing de- cided interest in Crosby Heights Home and School Association which is appreciated by the exec- utive. __ ___ __ L 1‘. Macltlllop Home a; School Asaxocd The level system is a way of solving the problem of the in‘ equality of intelligence with which men are born. Fifty per Principal E. Gooding, had an interesting tape recording made of various readers and singers which were of interest to the many parents that_ attet‘ided. , ,y IimL _ llww ..... A spelling bee held in Crosby Heights Auditorium November 23 was a big success with 14 Grade VII pupils competing against 14 parents. The pupils proved there is not too much TV and that they can spell as the final out- come was in their _f_avou_r. Association Crosby Heights Home & School your home 6: school association SPECIAL $3.69 KODAK MOVIE FILM cent of all children entering kin- dergarten have an Intelligence Quotient of 90 to 110; these are average children; 25% have a higher I.Q.; 25% have a lower one. What shall the teacher do with these children who do not "fit" or belong in the average stream? We have all heard of the problem of the teacher of the ungraded rural school with a slow 14-year-old in the same class with a quick 9-year-old - a problem born of the school’s demand that the pupil must mas- ter certain aspects of a subject on the curriculum before he can be promoted to a higher grade. “A child learns best at the point of error." stated Mr. MacIntyre, “if you go higher. teach above his head. he‘ll fail, Repeating a grade without remedial work will accomplish little academically - let the child grow more slowly.” The principal must place the child in a class where it's nei- ther too easy nor too hard for him. Individual differences and mental ability must all be con- sidered. This, then. is the basic principle behind the three levels of work in each of Grades I and II each child will complete 1,6. as. or three thirds of each grade. In Grades III to V1. he has the opportunity to complete four levels of work each year. make up one year in three, and so skip a grade. "If a child fails one level behind and subsequently can make three levels. he’ll do four," Mr. Macintyre said, “but if he falls two levels behind, to catch up he'd have to do 12,5, years’ work in one year, which is almost impossible.” Mr. MacIn- tyre exhorts parents to let their principal advise them about the proper placement of their child, for he is the key man to whom both teachers and parents have access: his experience and as- sociation help him to deliberate wisely. 7 7‘ ...~.,n Mr. Maclntyre spoke briefly of the work done in London for the past 35 years with children of exceptionally high intelligence. He spoke of the ruthless selection which admits these children to special classes of special work 'under special teachers; not only do these children have I.Q.’s of over 140, but they must also be physically robust and have suit- able character traits. For this se- lect 16% are trained to assume leadership. and to live up to heavy responsibility that leader- ship brings: -- a- - L..- In summing up, Mr. MacIntyre told his audience that education must do something for every child. Our wise educator then. weighs up the whole boy and pqts hign‘yherg he'll ‘do his best, ivhere he’ll go forward. If, 'as some municipal election observers say. the greatly accel- erated interest in the democra- tic process generally, as made manifest in the past year when entrenched provincial govern- ments were cast out of office. spills over into Vaughan Town- ship, the public certainly will be in for some king-sized surprises on December 10. These observers also take the View that Reeve John Perry’s announcement a week ago that he would not be in the running this year will have the effect of turning the contest for reeve into a real exciting horse race. However, from the present point of view. if judgement is to be made on a basis of the past, as ‘ the status quo group would say, a §wide open election and a flood iof ballots will take some doing. In the past few years, they say. public apathy towards township politics has been little short of appalling. In 1957 only 27 per cent of the 9001 eligible voters bothered to cast ballots. That year. the two- year term for municipal office was endorsed 1512 to 802. In 1958. when the contest was for reeve onhy. 32 per cent trooped to the po 5. H Wht ree‘ 290 the mai whc the yea ces: pin: tow NE. nin zon ted blut acavu-I'KV OUTFIT Vaughan's Vote Total In Past Discouraging Political Apathy Seenâ€" And as an.. 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If the same situation holds this year. it means that the first con- cession voters will be the king- pin-s in electing the next two-year township governing body. In 1957 John Perry received 1593 votes when be defeated for- mer Deputy-reeve Robert Kirk for reeve. VKix-k got 860 votes, In 1957 Vic Ryder headed the polls among the would-be coun- cillors, getting 1422 votes. Jesse Bryson claimed 1382, Bill Anstey 1253 and Bruce Ralph 1074. There were 27 polling booths which, combined. could deliver only a 27 per cent turpogt. NEWMARKET -â€" The local pian- nlng board's four-year official zoning plan work has been accep- ted by town council as a needed blueprint for the future. THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, DecemBer 1, 1960 13 outfit that's designed for e years of dependable ser- high-grade tempered steel ass? Bowman's; ‘ Men‘s sizes. 8 to 11. P11! .. slercrafl ma SKI oum Ideal “starter set” for youngsters. 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