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Independent & Free Press, Wednesday, June 27, 2007 9 Acton High has 93 per cent success rate Georgetown schools below board literacy test average Georgetown's two high schools were at or above the provincial average based on recently released test results, however the percentage of Grade 10 students who successfully passed the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test was slightly below the average for the Halton school boards. The Education Quality and Accountability Office reports that Georgetown District High School's pass rate reached 84 per cent, equal to the average for students province-wide. But that figure was one of the lowest of the 23 high schools in the region as the Halton public board's average sits at 90 per cent. Eighty-eight per cent of Christ the King's Grade 10 students successfully passed the March 2007 OSSLT-- just one percentage point under the Halton Catholic board average. Acton District High School's test results, meanwhile, had a 93 per cent success rate in demonstrating reading comprehension and writing skills. "The success rate for students enrolled in academic English courses was more than 97 per cent," said Suzanne Moffatt, Superintendent of Education (Program Services) with the Halton District School Board. "Schools will provide students who were not successful with opportunities for further remediation through a Grade 10 literacy skills course, additional literacy instruction in their core English classes, after-school and lunchtime literacy support and cross-curricular literacy coaching, We will not be satisfied until all of our students achieve a high level of literacy." The OSSLT is compulsory for Grade 10s and passing it is a prerequisite for graduation in Ontario, although the test can be rewritten in Grades 11 and 12. Students may also enrol in a Grade 12 literacy course as an alternative to earn their diploma. Over the past five years, the overall percentage of students passing the test in the Halton public board has risen to 90 per cent from 80, while the Halton Catholic board's average has jumped to an 89 per cent success rate from 80 in Oct. 2002. The HCDSB's 2007 results indicate a three per cent decrease from the March 2006 achievement of 92 per cent. "We will address this challenge by focusing our resources to the areas identified in the results of this year's assessment," confirmed Lou Piovesan, director of education for the HCDSB. "The assessment indicates that the results of our Applied program students require significant improvement. The Halton Catholic District School Board will direct its energies and resources to achieve improved outcomes for our Applied program students." For the first time, the EQAO has made the complete test results available to the public. Visit the website www.eqao.com. Congratulations Mandy on earning your Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biological Science from Brock University at the June 15, 2007 Convocation. Best of luck at Brock University Teacher's College. Amanda Greaves Love Mom, Dad, Joel & Shane Congratulations Amanda on receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in honours Biology. We are very proud of you. Love Mom, Dad and your family Region launches 211 service today The Region is launching its new 211 phone service today (Wednesday). Now, residents can simply dial the three digits to obtain information and referrals to a full range of community, health and social services available in Halton. The free multilingual telephone/TTY line is available 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. It's provided through Access Halton, the Region's customer contact centre. The certified information and referral specialists in Access Halton assess the needs of each caller and link them to the best available information or service using a database created and managed by the Halton Information Providers. The database will also soon be made available at www.211halton.ca to assist service professionals and those who prefer the convenience of directly accessing information on-line. Planning for 211 took place over several years and involved the Halton Information Providers, the four United Ways in Halton and numerous other community agencies. Amanda Voros Congratulations Simon on your graduation from Ryerson University Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Engineering on June 18, 2007. Simon Graham Long Weekend Special 2 fore 1 Family and friends would like to congratulate SCOTT ELLIS on completion of his infantry training on June 1st., in Wainwright, Alberta at which time he received the top shot and most physically fit awards. During basic training in Borden this past winter, Scott also received the top student award. Pte. Ellis is posted to 3rd Battalion, B (para) Company of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in Edmonton. Prior to enlisting in the Canadian Forces, Scott attended GDHS and UWO, he will be home on leave in July prior to his para training in Trenton, Ontario. Scott is the son of Margaret and the late Ron Ellis of Limehouse. Love Mom & Dad Congratulations Laurie on graduating with honours and receiving your Bachelor of Applied Science ­ Honours Program in Justice Studies from the University of Guelph and your diploma in Police Foundations from Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. We are so very proud of you. Green Fees Friday, June 29Monday, July 2 Erin Heights Golf Course Scenic Challenging 9 Hole Course Just 20 minutes north of Brampton Dundas St. W. in the VILLAGE OF ERIN Call for starting times (519) 833-9702 Happy 61st Birthday Dean Love Mom, Dad and Janis Take the time to enjoy your accomplishments, see Europe and do whatever you wish before embarking on the next phase of your life. You may never have another opportunity again. You have earned it. Love Christine, Chantal, Dean Jr., Debbie & Taylor Sandi Laurel Braida