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Whltby Free Press, Wednesday, January 24.l, 19,page 21 French language educational unit planned by board The Durham Board of Education le investigating the possibility of establiahlng a French language Instructional unit ln Durham. The unit could be'set Up as early as September tis year. But the service would be provlded only if it costa no more than the current arrangement in which the board buys French language education for eligible children of Durham francophone ratepayers, at a cost of $11,000 per year for each student. A public information meeting about such a unit will be held on Feb. 22. The board wants the province to discues the plan with Heritage Canada te, get funding to pay for start-up costs for any French language educatian services provided by the board. College off ers graduates fastatrack prog ram To keep up with rapid changes t in business and industry, Durham College Continuoue Learning is launching new post-dfiploma pragrama ta coincide with current job-market trends and the need for flexile training schedules for students. Starting this month, the flrst in the series of new progranis is the human resources management poatdploma certificate program, offered on a part-time basis. Donna Andor,. director c f cnnuulearning at the college, says the program was created to alowgraduates cf any collgeo j University program'to fast frack into the human resaurcea field,-ý Fillion ST.. CHARLES GARNIER Once again a new year lias begun for the students cf Saint- Charles-Garnier. Many important events will coeur during the neit 12 months, making 1996 a very exciting and memorable year for Garnier students and staff Two cf the biggest hi ghlts will be the completion cf aur new echool and the humungous hockey tournament (19e Tournoi de hockey Franco-Ontarien) which Garnier will hast March 27-30. Aithougli the arrivai cf the hockey tournament ie extremely good news for many students, everyone at, Garnier is disappointed that we will flot be moving into the new school until September 1996. Despite a slow start caused by numerous setbacks, ' the construction cf the school je well under way. Everything on the exterior of the building is flnished; the doors and wiindows have been installed, and the roof je completed. The only thing left to do, je the intorior wcrk which wüll unfortunately, necessitate many more months cf labour. .Workers are currently inside the echool, laying floor tiles and doing electricai work. I hope they huriy because we cWntwait to movejinto our new school. Good luck to ail the students writing final oxamse and may the neit terni b. a succsmfUlon.. Graduates will alec be prepared te achieve the certificate in- personal management accreitation from the Human Resources Professionale Association of Ontario. For more information, cail 721- 3052. A music marathon On Friday, Feb. 2, starting at 7 p.m., Anderen music students will begin a 12-hour music marathon te raiso funde for music activities. Plans for this year include the purchase cf uniforme, participation in the Southern -Ontario Band Festival and Ontario Vocal Festival, a musical-cultural excursion. to Cleveland as wefl as participation at Musiceet '96 in Toronto in May. The marathon will showcase the Anderson bande and choirs, with performances by all concert and jazz- groupa, as weil studont ensembles whichar being formed just for the occasion. On the evening cf Friday, Feb. 2, the ensembles will, present a -iublic concert, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are free and may be obtained through- the music department. Club holds essay.contest Club CaribP through its educalion and cultural committee, je sponsoring an essay competition for students from grades 9 te 13.. First-, second-- and third-place prizes wiil be awarded during the Afro Caribbean Folklore Festival on Feb. 17. The topic is "Issues facing Canadian society today and proposed solutions te the problema." Some examples miglit be th'e Quebec referendum, the drug problem- in Canada, the education system, politice, new' Canadians and their role in Canadian society, and the*justce system. Thoeeay should ho 1,000 words in length, typewritten, double- %Scd, cnaiigbiographical information on the witoer, including fifl name, date and place cf birth, educational goals, etc. For more information, contact George Blae at 579-7149 or Lydia Francia at 436450261728-4293. SDeadine for entries Ï4 Jan. 31. ST. MATTHEW Evangelist School students put together a book of poems and pictures in tribute to Donna Rivaletto, who left after having served as secretary of the school since it opened about six years ago. Similar ceremonies were held for departing Colin Edgecombe, principal since the sohool opened. Photo by J.r.m DnuarWtby Fr.. Prou A public information session, on 'Education and Training, Schooi Catholic school councils will. be -0ni' Pcet held Thursday, Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m., 8h. je -currently implementation Jason ~at Father Léo J. Austin Catholic advisor on, the education. reforni Collier eodyShél 1020 Dryden initia vos at the ýMinistry ci H~~ E N RorY ST.y 'the Durham rmul Exam~s wilI come te a close in another day or two, and with that end cornes the beginning*cf a new semester cf Hawk life. However, exir-curricular activities have not corne ta an end juet. because cf exanis. On Jan. 18, the Hawks senior swimniers competed in the LOSSA West meet, placing third just behind the very strong teame cf Pickering and Pine Ridge. Ail swimmers placed at least sixth or higher, and firet-place honours went te Erik VanDijk in the 100- metre individual medley and the- 100-metre breaststroke, as well as; te Iain Burnett in the 100-metre and 50-metre freestyle events. Alec Kelly- Robins and Jen Mountenayjoined Iain and Erik in first-place honours ini the mixed mediey relay. Our senior girls' volleybail team continued their win*ning etreak by defeating Dunbarton last week. Kathy Janushewki set the pace quxckly in the frrst game with four strong serves, leading to, a 15-9 Hawk win. Dunbarton battled back te win the second game, but the girls came on strong and won the second game 15-10. Way ta go, Hawks. This week, Henry will send five wrestlers ta the provincial Sport Championahipa at the University' cf Western Ontario. Mike Francis, Rab Lyon, Keveh Vakil-Zad, Juafin Turner and Shane Valinsky wiil ail complote in the 'over-18 and under-20 category. Rob has won the last five higli echoal teurnaments and will look te exttend 'hae wining streak. Good luck, boys. If you haven't already returned your measies vaccination form, it ie ainicet a week overdue,and should be returned te the. school as interactive evening> will» feature guest speaker Joanne Zywine, co- ordinator cf the Munistry cf supirantendent of education servies with the Halton Board cf MESSAGES, Whib= ree Press wiII be publishing your Valentine Mesge on Wednesday, February i 4th, 1996 VALENTINE'S DAY., Book early to be included by filling out the form below and mail or bring to: Whitby Free Press 900 Hopkins St., Box 206, Whitby, Ont. L i N 5S1 or fax us at 668-0594. 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