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' over 1,000 (Continued From Page 4) the boys and gym suit for the girls; a testing program in which each pupil would com- pete against his own earlier record; a teacher rotation so that teachers best able to car- ry out the physical education program would be given the responsibility for this work; an extension of the intermurai program, especially for girls; I greater “selling of the pro- duct" by means of athletic dis- plays etc. Mr. Moorby felt that within the next few years, the results of the new type of programme in the lower grades would be seen in the upper grades. Trustee Stone's report also Included the information that after numerous representations to the various authorities, the Slight R_eclugfitjgflklfllf1 School Mill Rate hPPnln-Ifound. The board was to in-. Vaughan Residents Express Mixed Feelings NEW sv‘wHATS The prettiest chapeaux in town are now at Madeleine's! Our collection ls very lm-presslve - high. soft, sophisti-‘ cated and feminine styles ac- cent the look of sleek elegance for spring. Delightful gay flowers, fancy light~as-air straws. novelty braids plus glamorous organ- zas - all fashioned in this sea- son's gayest shades to delight Madame et Mademoiselle. Approval from the Superintendent of Elemen- tary Education for the introduction of an Oral French program In Vaughan Township for the school year 1963-64 was reported by Superintend- ent Joseph Gibson to the April meeting of the Vaughan Township School Area Board. This per- mission is granted for. those English-speaking pupils whose parents desire it, on the condition that the teachers in charge of the instruction in this subject are qualified, and that they can speak French fluently and with good accent and pro- nunciation. At the end of the school year a con- fidential report on the success of the classes must be submitted to the department, and application must be made for the next school year if the clas- ses are to be continued. The appointment of Mr. Elie J. Souche as supervising teacher of Oral French was also re- ported. The superintendent stated that Mr. Souche meets all requirements of the department regard- ing qualifications and with considerable experience in this field. presswe - mgn, sun, supunu- cated and feminine styles ac- cent tho look of sleek elegance committee when they learned for spmg‘ of the board's decision, main- Delightful gay flowers, fancy taming that it came about at nwbasmir straws. novelty the insistence of a small group braids plus glamorous organ- 0f Parents- 01113Y once did the zas - all fashioned in this sea- board make any F881 Effort to son's gayest shades to delight bring the question to the rate- Mrs. H. L. Snider expressed the dismay of members of the her and Oral French will mean much more to them in the fixture than many things now on the curricu- lum. Mrs. Rowntree from the same are: disagreed. expressing her preference for the replacement of the “dirty old toilets and wash basin” at the Old Pine Grove School. Madame et Mademoiselle. Payersv at the PUbUC meeting on March 7, when the stand- NOW 15 the time to Choose ing vote indicated that those n your new chapeaux at present were two to one agai- “1119‘”! Bad Conan“!!! nst, an expression of opinion Chairman Kaiser replied J i . which was completely dlsre- that the bf’ard had inherit“! a e elne garded by the board, She chap these conditions, and the fate . _ ged. She repeated hel- clam of the area had been kicked Millmery & Accessories first voiced at a committee ebout by the two councils dur- meeting of the board on April mg annexation talks- He 311' ST. 4, when a brief was submitted n°un°ed a meeting 0‘ the t F . 1 to the board by those opposed board at the school next week (a an. awn) to the introduction of Oral‘to look into conditions there. 3 bus “tops balow City mm!“ French at this time, that other Mrs. Trow of Thornhlll re- 9 IJIL " 3 P-m-S FINN! t0 9 P-m- improvements should be tak-Lported that when asked by the en care of before Oral Frenchboard last June to find out the Railâ€"now Hill Symphony Season Drawing To A Close Oral French Despite Opposition certsud'liring the current season. The ne second one will be held in Richmond Hill. baton of Arthur Burgin. With a membership close to 50 musicians, mL- n...» Ann 4 signal lights had finally been in-‘ stalled at the Green Lane rail- way crossing. He noted also that the girls' and boys' soft- hall schedule was ready and would commence after Easter. Supervising principal E. Sand in his report announced that a book display had been held at 16th Avenue School on April 8th, 9th, and 10th and that many teachers had taken ad- vantage of it. The York County forest tour will take place on May lst. 2nd and 3rd and on Mr. Sand's recommendation, the same procedure will be followed as in former years. with one pupil from each sch- ‘ool attending. Mr. Sand reported that pros- pective teachers had been in- tervlewed on March' 6th and some good prospects had been Seventy-five ratepayers from the Township of Vaughan at- tended the meeting. Some came to present a petition to the board containing over 1,700 names of taxpayers who do not approve the adoption of a pro- gram of Oral French in the public schools of the township at the grade 5 level in Sep- tember 1963. The board had announced its decision to do so at its March 14 meeting. Others present were as stron- gly in favour of the board’s decision. Jim Dariington, spokes- man for those opposing, stated that the petitioners came from all sections of the township. that 35 pe- ople had worked in cover- ing I fair cross-section and that some rural sections were 100 percent opposed to adopting a program in Oral French at this time. 50 musicians, Richmond Hill Symphony Orchestra have plans for at least two more con- The next one is scheduled to be held in Aurora early in May, and later that month a. 1d Hill. Shown above‘is the string section playing at Greenacres Home under the clever (Photo by McMorrow) found. The board was to in- tervlew prospective new prin- cipals at Henderson Avenue School on April 13th. Mr. Stan; Myers presently principal at‘ 16th Avenue School will be transferred next fall to Bay- vlew Glen School. Mr. Sand reported that en- rolment in the area schools was up six over las_t> mqnth, to a total of 1.228 pupils. Average daily attendance for March was 91.45 percent, as the schools have been plagued with ill- ness among both children and staff. is added to the curriculum. She claimed that approximately one-third of the township children now in grade 1 were deprived of kindergarten train- ing because of distance from the nearest provision for this age group and or the cost of ‘transportation which must be {borne by the individual parent. Mrs. Snider also felt that the 75 minutes a week to be taken up by the teaching of Oral French would tend to weaken the basic skills of the subjects already on the cur- riculum, pointing out that the total cost of the latter subject must be borne by the taxpay- ers. Mrs. Margaret MacLean of Concord, said “If we want the best of education for our chil- dren, this is not going to be done in a one-room school. Mrs. Campbell Snider agreed with the former speaker, and went on to emphasize that this was the feeling of the commit- tee presenting the brief and petition, that “until such time as we have urban schools. Oral French is not teasable. The department says this is the first rural school board to ask permission to introduce the subject. We feel we can't stand it financially," she said. The board was asked what its policy was on “January babies”. Mr. Sand replied that in their survey and enrolment for kindergarten classes they Chairman Sun Knlser replied that the board is not obliged to supply kin- dergartens, and a rate- payer retaliated, “You are also not obliged to provide Oral French.” Mr. Macafle of Old Pine Grove stated thlt he would regret very much any reversal of the decis- ion of the board. The spea- ker said he had two chil- dren who would be enter- ing grade 5 in Septem- ber and Oral French will mean much more to them in the fixture than many things now on the curricu- lum. Mrs. Rowntree from the same are: disagreed. expressing her preference for the replacement of the “dirty old toilets md wash basin” at the Old Pine Grove School. She feelings of people in the whole hter township in regard to Oral shlp French - she had contacted vere every school but one, phoned 'ain- the teacher and secured the Tom name of a person in the com- this munlty who was also phoned. t of “We did our best.” she stated. A ratepayer referring to the department’s letter of permis- sion asked assurance that the new subject would not detract from the other subjects, and asked details of the proposed program in rural schools. Su- perintendent Gibson reported that no program has been set up yet, but the program will be on an experimental basis and if it is found that other subjects are suffering, this would be a basis for recom- mending lts withdrawal. Mrs. Campbell Snider e member 0! the committee, reported she had visited a principal of a high sch- ool, the head of a French department of a high school, and the superin- tendent of a large high school srea, who all agreed that by the end of grade nine they could not discern my difference between those pupils who had had Oral French in public school and those who had - Budget Up $47,000 had ascertained the num- her of these children but so far, no further informa- tion had been received from the Department of Education on the setting up of special kindergar- ten classes tor these chil- dren. Mr. Hallman advised that. in his most recent contact with the depart- ment, he was told that the hill in this connection had not yet received Royal Assent. Mr. Hallman ex- pressed the opinion that for the average child. ad- mission in January would he of little help and that a gifted child could be ac- oellerated. He felt that the January classes would be of some help for the slow child. In reply to a query about‘ senior schools. Vice-Chairman Parker advised that the board has been studying this quest- ion but had not yet reached any conclusions and would continue to look into the mat- ter. A mother with children at Thornlea School expressed con- cern that this school was con- tinuing with multiple grade classrooms. She was assured that the board was doing its best to resolve the problems but that there are negative grants associated with the clos- ing of this school. The board has a standing committee on this and has discussed it with the province. They are trying to resolve the problem but it involves finance as well as children. not. They all said, she re- reported, that Oral French in public schools will never make our children bilin- gual and no parent should believe it will, because they receive no practice in the use of the language other than in the period devoted to its study. George Snider returned to the questions he asked the board the Week before about why the meeting of March 7 was held and on what basis this board based its decision. Chairman Kaiser repeated that the meeting had been called to acquaint the new members of the board with all possible information on the subject. Parents To Meeting The chairman denied a cha- rge by Mr. Snider that a tea- cher had been hired on a ver- bal contract by the board prior to the March 14 meeting at which its decision was an- nounced. A father of five from Nash- ville said this was not a mat- ter of trying to deprive child- ren of anything in the way of education - but it's not some- thing added, it’s a substitution. “I feel" he said “that every subject in the public school ;curricuium should be one Talent Program On April 11, Charles Howitt School held a “Talent Pro- gram", in which three schools participated. The program op- ened with the senior boys' tumbling team. This was repre- sented by the grades 7 and 8 RI. class. Susan Clark played the piano while Wendy Paul sang “Lightly Row". Ann Mc- Bain played a solo entitled “The Sandman” on the piano. ‘Danny Twidale sang a song ‘about “Lions and Crocodiles". "‘The Knight and the Lady" was played on the piano by El- izabeth Young. Pupils from Iroom 7, the dancers, presented \"A Hunting We Will Go". The lfirst duet of the evening was sung by Debbie Spires and Debbie West and it was called ."Snowmen". Susan Barker played a tune on the piano call- ... n-__xA _._,, . ed “A Little Waltz". Ronnie Clark played “Grandfather's Clock" on his trumpet and this was appreciated very much as Ronnie was the only trumpeter. Three pupils from Richvale School helped in this pro- gramme. Craig S. Littleworth danced to “Louise”. Sonya Sut- ciiffe tap danced to “Button up Your Overcoat". Heather Kreg ling and Sonya Sutciiffe did a modern jazz duet called “Ain't Misbehaving". John Eisen- schmidt sang "Easter Morning". A group of pupils from room 5 sang a lively sea tune entit- led “Yo Heave Yo". _ . . ..m,_ un. -- _.__, A singing story called "Was- ted Crust" was sung by Helen Martin. For a touch of comedy there was a shit about “The Viper". A duet solo by Wendy Ross and Gail Hartley was call- ied “I said to Myself". Roxanne Newltt did a tap dance to the tune of “Tip Toe Through The Tulips”. There was another du- et with Debbie Nelson and Jan- ice Winterfield sang “If You're Happy and You Know It". Pupils from room 2 sang "A Song of the Breeze". Marilyn Ross and Brian Walters sang a duet called “Evening Prayer". Greg Bailey played a piano solo called “Allegretto in C". Room 11 sang “Maroquita”. ‘ Charles Howitt were very ; pleased to present a former l graduate of the school as their . special guest. Miss Lora Martin. . Debbie Curnock entertained lwith “Dear Hearts and Gentle l People". A comedy act of ‘Homer and Jethro‘ routine was played by John Alexander, Tom ; and Scott Hough. Marilyn Ross once more sang “Lucy Laven- that is going to be used by every pupil." Terry Goodwin. former trus- tee, suggested that the board send a letter home inviting parents to come out to the May' meeting of the school board at which the budget for 1963 will ‘be set. He stressed the fact that no parent who is for Oral French does not want these other things done flrSt - and emphatically suggested that the board should introduce se- nior public schools in Septem- ber where grades 7 and 8 could receive the intensive type of training they need to pre- pare them for high school. Chairman Kaiser assured the meeting that the board would consider the petition and let the committee know what it's decision is. Several speakers stated that they and many of the people who signed the pe- tition presented were not opposed to the teaching of Oral French - but they felt it should not be introduced in Vaughan Township. wh- ere more than 50 percent of the schools are one or two-rooms. at the present time. RICHVALE NEWS Correspondent Mrs. Anne Hewitt 78, 16th Ave TU. 4-7645 To represent the grades 7, and 8 girls P.T. class, the seni- or girls did a dance. To close the programme. an orchestra‘ called “The Diamonds" from‘ 16th Ave. School played. The‘ programme was enjoyed by all. i The pupils who participated in the Talent Show deserve a great ovation for their hard work. Wilson Ross 1! student of Charles Howitt was master of ceremonies. der". Linda Pearson played “Dancing Marionette" on the piano. "Orion" was sung by Brian Walters. Wanted: Home and School Club of 16th Ave. School are interested in purchasing a good used refrigerator. Anyone who may have one please phone Mrs. Hewitt at TU. 4-7645. 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