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8 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, November 1, 1962 Trustees Play An Important Role In School System “If we would see monuments to the untiring labours of school trus- tees in this province since 1946, we have only to look about us at the new school buildings in almost every com- munity," stated Mr. H. E. Elborn Deputy Minister of Education for Ontario, addressing some 400 York County school trustees at their con- vention held at Thornhill Secondary School on October 24. Mr. Elborn pointed out that in the past sixteen years the population of Ontario had risen by 50%; that .ele- mentary school enrollment had risen nearly 116% to 1,163,000; secondary school enrollment had increased by 141% and that classrooms had more than doubled in number, from 23,300 to 49,500. These figures did not include the expansion now in progress for voca- tional education under the Federal- Provincial Technical and Vocational Agreement. Up to last June, such building projects totalled 229. . “When we reflect that all of this amazing expansion has taken place through the initiative and under the direction of the school trustees of Ontario, it is not difficult to explain what busy people they have been. stated Mr. Elborn. Mr. Elborn also commented on the keen and widespread interest of the public in school curricula. “I canâ€" not remember a time when newspap- ers gave more coverage to school curâ€" ricula than they do today. I cannot remember a time when resolutions to the Department of Education_from various groups in the community so frequently dealt with the school pro- gramme, its courses, its text-books, its teaching methods," he stated, not- ing that this was helpful because the schools must meet the needs of not only the child but of the society in which he will live. . In discussing new teaching meth- ods, Mr. Elborn commented, “In edu- cation, the choice is seldom that of either-or. We can prune away the dead branches without cutting down the tree. There is no one method, no one approach. Teachers find it necessary to employ every known method and every human effort in guiding their pupils‘ development.‘ Another characteristic of today's educational scene that Mr. Elborn noted was the co-operative approach being used to solve educational prob- lems: teachers are members of the Ontario Teachers’ Federation, trus- tees bave their trustees' council and there have been two Canadian Con- ferences on Education in the last few years. “This meeting this evening is typical of the pattern of school people getting together to think through some of their problems,” he pointed out. The convention opened at 5 pm. with the viewing of exhibits and dis- plays arranged by various suppliers of school supplies. Consultation was available with exhibitors, architects and inspectors. Following this, the trustees enjoyed a buffet style ban- quet in the school cafeteria and then convened in the auditorium for the business session. The trustees were welcomed to Thornhill by Mr. Robert Ross, Chair- man of the York Central District High School Board who invited them to inspect the recently equipped shop rooms in the school. Mr. Maynard Hellman. the assoc- iation's secretary, took the roll call of the 15 townships and urban mun- icipalities which the association rep- resents. Growth statistics for the County of York elementary schools which were given to each trustee along with their program showed that the number of classrooms in York County had increased from 288 to 798 in the past 10 years. From 20 classrooms in 1952, Rich- mond Hill has leaped to 109; Mark- ham Township from 31 to 86 and Vaughan Township from 55 to 101. Chairman of the meeting was Reeve Norn Garriock of Woodbridge who introduced the members of a panel, Mr. J. B. Healy, Superinten- dent of Professional Development for the Ontario Department of Educa- tion; Mrs. Joan Routledge, Trustee S. S. No. ‘21. King: Mr. A. C. Bell, Woodbridge Public School Board; Mrs. E. Lorene Kilgour, former presi- dent of Federation of Women Tea- chers of Ontario: and Mr. Harvey R. Wilson, Principal of Queen Elizabeth Public School, Peterborough, repres- enting the men teacher's federation. The subject given to the panel for discussion was “The Duties and Res- ponsibilities of Trustees, Including the Development of Teaching Skills.” The two members on the panel rep- resenting school boards seemed main- ly concerned with “How Are We To Get The Money" and “How Do We Know We Are Getting Our Money’s Worth ‘3" “We must pay fabulous salaries," stated Mrs. Routledge. “And when we pay $700 extra for a specialist, are we getting $700’s worth of bet- ter teaching?” Mr. Healy advised school boards to keep in close contact with their in: spectors and know what qualifications their teachers hold. “The records fol- MacKiIIOp Graduates Receive Diplomas At Exercises Receiving diplomas for successfully completing Grade 8 is this group of MacKillop Public School students pictured at exercises held recently in the school auditorium. Front row, left to right: R. Foster, J. Bunker, S. Bowman, K. Heard, S. Laughlin, M. Queen, S. Ashworth, L. Parker, K. Pounder, Second row: J. Fleming, D. Edwards, B. Cowan, A. Ewing, G. Benton, T. Reader, G. Lynne, E. Orser, teacher. Back row: A. Brown M. Hannah J. Glover, D. Little, J. Marshall, D. Mit- chell, J. Pyatt, V. Howard, E. Langstaff. (STAFF PHOTO) The largest congregation to assemble since the opening of the new building in December 1960, met in St. Matthew’s Un- ited Church, Richmond Hill East. to mark the end of five years of life as an organized con- gregation, on Sunday last. Many were only seated by the use of borrowed chairs. Other features of the service revealed a joy and satisfaction in the progress that five years has seen. The praise was led by the junior and senior choirs. Other organ- izations were recognized in various ways. Mrs. Beth Wal- lace and Mr. Robert Wylie read the lessons of the day, on behalf of the United Church Women, and the United Church Men. Misses Sandra Watson and Sus- an Dennis, and Messrs. Klaus Haessler and Albert Smalley, members of the Hi-C group of young people acted as ushers. C.G.I.T., Explorers and Brown- ies attended the service in uni- form. The service was opened with an offering of praise by the jun- ior choir. “My Faith Looks Up To Thee". The senior choir sang two anthems, “For the Beauty of the Earth", and “San- ctus". Mrs. Eileen Robbins sang a solo, "Bells Over Jor- dan”. By request of the ses- sion Mr. Patterson was the prea- cher for the day. He spoke from the text. Matthew 28:19 - St. Matthew's United Marks Fifth. ' mm B. Sith Anniversary In Song And The Word: lSmith, “Gon- low a teacher all her life, and as fa as l kn0w, are buried with her," 11 stated. He also expressed the opin ion that it was wrong for boards t get the cheapest and not the beS teacher. “Encourage your teachers to take additional courses,” he adViS ed, stating that he was constantl amazed at the number of teacher spending their own time improvin their qualifications. Following the discussion, the pan ' heard questions from the ‘floor. K trustee from the more northerly sec tion of the county complained tha ratepayers in his area just could not afford to meet the high salaries of’ fered in the metropolitan areas an questioned whether his children wer getting as good an education. It was pointed out both by Mrs. Kilgour an Mr. Bell that although it might som times appear that they are not the were getting other valuable advan tages in living in a more stable an more relaxed environment. “And the probably have more stable teachers too,” stated Mrs. Kilgour. Phillip L. Smith of Montreal, brother. he had five grand children. The body rested at the Piph er Funeral Home at 126 Yong Street North. and the funera The passing of James Briefly service was held in St. Mary' husband . . . In developing the text Marie Smith of 88 Yongehui‘st Hlu' 0f Whmh Mr' smllh “’3 Anglican Church, Richmon of Harriett he pointed out that the nature Road, on October 19, 1962 came an ardent member‘ The $9er“ of the church can only be un- as a shock to a wide circle of was derstood in terms of her mis- relatives and friends. The late James Brierly Smith sion. He spoke of the mission's conducted by the Rev James O'Neil and assisted b the Rev. James R. Moore an scope as being not only to the was the son of the late Duncan Interment was i“ 3015’ 0‘05 geographical limits of the earth. Campbell Smith and Jane Eli- Cemetery “" Mmmayv 0m“ but also to every aspect of hu- zabelh Brierly, man llfe and heed- The mem- his boyhood days in Alvinston, ed by which its mission is ac- Ontario, complished is suggested from Deceased and he spent was 22. Pallbearers were. Edwar Hill. Harry Frost. John Walsh married to Donald Culham, Allan Pringl the biblical passage, Make dis- Kathleen mm of Aylmer. Onta- and “be” Arms‘mng- ciples and teach. would be with those who went 911, forth in his name. ' . _ Alld the rio, who passed away in Janu- promise of Victory is found in ary 1941. In October 1943 he the assurance of Jesus that he married Harriett Marie Mother- In former years the late Mr. The numerous floral tribute bespoke the silent testimon to the esteem in which M James Bricrly Smith was hel With this serviae inithiis youngt Smith was for sometime a resi- x a n u . congrega 1011. 8 en 8 35 i dent of Montreal and Brant-E -M U ' was by a great bOdY Of her ford coming to Toronto where y youth. St. Matthew’s thanked he was employed with Southam God for the Victories of'the press, Toronto for 26 years 2 _ past and for the challenge of when he retired from the future, and begins this week services and has since been en- the sixth year of her organized gaged in selling nursery Stock. Hm life. PICKERING TWP. their A former mayor of Richmon escaped without injur During this time he gained the from an accident Saturday 0 esteem and regard Of his 0118- Markham Road. Richmond Hill Electors tomers by his fair methods of Local automobile deale of Pickering Township voted dealings. He was obliged during William Neal, 61 Yonge St. S. strongly in favor of all eight the past four months to relin- was involved in a collision Sat questions in a recent liquor re- guish this work due to illness. urday with a car driven b i ferendum. a at it It COLLINGWOOD Mr. Smith was a veteran of Raymond McMuri-ay, 161' Nor the first World War, a life folk Ave., Richmond Hill, p Markham member of the Toronto Ang- lice state. Agricultural Society has been lers‘ and Hunters’ Association Damage to the right front 0 awarded the Charles B. 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