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THURSDAY, JUNE. 11, 1998 THE NEW TANNER 3 Two Acton teachers get awards from Prime Minister By FRANCES NIBLOCK The New Tanner The innovative teaching skills of two Acton residents, Randy Cook and Maureen Flynn, have earned them the prestigious Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excel- lence. Cook and Flynn, who work for the Peel Board of Education, are among 17 teachers recognized this year by the PM for leading' the way in preparing their stu- dents for the new, knowl- edge-based economy. Three years ago Cook and Flynn, who describe them- selves as FACTS - facilitators, advisers, coaches and teachers, developed and implemented a new Interna- tional Business and Technol- Ogy program in Peel -- a unique program designed to create self-directed learners by encouraging students to use technology and launch entrepreneurial ventures. The program is so popu- lar that the Peel Board turns away as many students as it accepts - 120 each year - and some students willingly ride a bus four hours a day to get to the Mississauga school where the program is offered to Grade 7 and 8 students. Cook said that the heart of the program is based on an optimum target of devel- oping what is known as a "QISL". "That's a quality, inde- pendent, self- learner -- a student who takes con- trol of their own learning and has a clear picture of what they need, what it is they want and the skills and re- sources to go about achiev- ing that end," Cook ex- plained. gardain ¢ 4 Main St. N. i azaat The home of real bargains ' $10 off Ladies Bras assorted styles & sizes I i I I Reg. $12.99 | [ l i I I WUT UTS coupon of. OS ee Se June 11, 12 or 13 Students are trained in the business cycle, they learn about the economy and mar- keting and they build their Own companies that show profits. Flynn, who moved to Acton recently, said the pro- gram has a dual draw for kids. "Initially, the kids come because of all of the really neat technology we have in our program. Our students are intrigued by trying some- thing different," Flynn ex- plained in an interview on Thursday. "They see a lot of comput- ers, a science lab filled with robotics and aerospace stuff and so the toys are their first attraction. They also like that we designed a program where they can make money and put it in their pocket," Flynn said, adding that one student developed a line of natural cosmetics and an- other marketed her artwork. Flynn said they listened to the business community when designing the program and aim to develop students who have a code of ethics, who are receptive to learning and to work in teams. Both Cook and Flynn, who each have over 30 years teaching experience, said re- ceiving their awards from the Prime Minister at a Parlia- ment Hill ceremony several weeks ago is the highlight of their careers. SC | rd Mie. awards PRIME MINISTER Jean Chretien presents the Prime Minister's award for Teach- ing Excellence to Acton teachers Randy Cook, left, and Maureen F lynn in a cer- emony in Ottawa on May 28. -- Submitted photo Officer charged after crash with cruiser The Halton police consta- ble who totalled his cruiser in an early morning crash May 30 on Mill Street West has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with failing to drive in the marked lane. Halton police report that the officer was westbound on Mill Street just east of Dub- lin Line, res onding to an emergency oak when he lost control of the cruiser on some loose gravel, swerved and hit a tree. The officer suffered minor injuries and between $30,000 and $40,000 dam- age was done to the police car. Trailer taken A 10- foot long trailer was stolen from the driveway of Wordenview Drive residence between 12:30 p.m. and 10:30 a.m. on June 3. The trailer is green with black trim and the licence-plate is S31068. Shades stolen A pair of sunglasses worth $200 was taken from an un- locked vehicle on Division Street between 11 p.m. and MOLSON CANADIAN ROC With PLAY AND WIN PARTY 2 Tickets to Ottawa for July 1st Long Weekend Big Sugar, Wide Mouth Mason, Big Wreck And many more... Tickets will be won at Manny's Roadhouse Club Remedy * THURSDAY: Live Band - Polyester Cotton * FRIDAY: Country Nite - Live Band - Yankee Rose * SATURDAY: Top 40 Band - Skip Tracer + SUNDAY: Jam Nite at 9:00 p.m. Showcase your band Manny's Info Hotline - (519) 853-5151 Police have no witnesses or suspects. a ° eo CRYSTAL me False alarm Acton fire fighters were called to 17 Elizabeth Dr. at 12-noon overnight Saturday. 1:59 a.m. Monday ona false alarm. Crews reset the alarm panel and left. Featuring the Great Classics, Canadian Literature Home & Gardening Children's Books & Unique Gifts Out-of-Print Books Great Gifts for Father's Day Me Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 44 Eastern Avenue, Acton, (519)853-0092 (Across from the olde Hide House) ACTON ICA ; . Hometown "S Last, Proud! . 12 Main St. N., Acton (519) 853-1960