16 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2006 A summer at Sylvan Learning Centre can give children the confidence to do better next fall. We get results through a proven process that works - the Sylvan Advan- tage tm. We begin the by identifying each childs specific needs, then we provide individual attention and personalized lesson plans. Sylvan teachers are highly trained and certified - and just love teaching We keep you updated every step of the way with regularly scheduled conferences and progress reports If your child needs individual help this summer or just isnt being challenged enough, call Sylvan today ?????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????? Qualified Teachers Education Finance Plan Available ( from $100 per month) Tel: 823-5711 Fax: 823-5781 27 W oodlawn Rd. W ., Guelph Hartsland Market Square 160 Kortright Rd. W . Guelph www.educate.com Established 1987 Congratulations to all this years Graduates ? ???????????????? ?????????????? ????????????????????? If your child struggled in school this year, we have the perfect solution. Summertime. The school community of Robert Little School would like to thank the following business sponsors: Jamie Kelman (Landscapes by Design); Giant Tiger; Sobeys; David Burland; Superior Glove; Acton McDonalds; Tim Hortons (Acton); Dufferin Aggregates (Flamboro Quarry); P.O.W.E.R; Fresh Start Foods; Teddy and Larry Pope (EH Pope Manufacturers/Brampton); and the Town of Halton Hills. Last, but not least, we would like to thank The New Tanner for their willingess to promote our activities. We would also like to thank all the volunteers and community members who have supported Robert Little School. Because of your generousity we have been able to support many activities which have enriched the lives of our students! Way to go Kevin! Have a great time at Acton High. Love Dad, Mom, Erin, Conan, KT and Erwin Congratulations Dylan and good luck next year. Mom, Dad, Owen, Grandma & Grandpa Congratulations Emily! Wishing you continued success in high school. Love Dad, Mom, Laura & Kevin Congratulations Christine Your family is very proud of you. Love Mummy and Mike Lilreta Ladd congratulations on passing Grade 8 from McKenzie-Smith Bennett School. Love Mom, Grandma Robert, all your family and Natalie Congratulations Colleen! Love Dad, Mom, Shannon & Hunter ROBERT LITTLE GRADS: Chase Bennett-Muir, Michael Hedley, Chantelle Hynes, Cameron Klotz, Brett McQuarrie, William Tunney, Kathleen Walker, Calvin Bailey, Jessi Bartels, Meghan Davidson, Ryan Dunlevy, Matthew Goodfellow, Steve Hepburn, Braden Johnston, Kevin Linnard, Amanda McRae, Cassandra Minicuci, Kayla Mitchell, Steavi Potter, Justin Roach, Virginia Seiler, Kyle Sheppard, Sam Andrews, Kimberly Baker, Milissa Benham, Madeline Christopher, Owen Fife, Joshua Foy, Mitchell Gendron, Jazmin Grande, Kristen Greig, Erin Hamilton, Hayley Hancock, Tyler Kirkpatrick, Jacob Lawrence, Trevor Livingston, Emily Loewen, Paige Mathieson, Adam McCoy, Travis McGill, Spencer Mitchell, Savannah Muir, Megan Parr, Cody Smith, Samantha Tennant, Kyle Watson, Trevor Wells, Ryan Whyte, Ashley Zahara, Cody Adema, Meg Allen, Andria Apulinario, David Bickers, Neil Campbell, Michaela deWolff, Michael Evans, Nicholas Hansen, Andrew Lafrance, Jan-Willem Lamberink, Nathaniel Mapp, Bree Moore-Ambrozic, Jillian Mullin, Lisa Muniz, Christian Norton, Evan Oulton, Aaron Price and Amelia Torraville. Robert Little wins national award Actons Robert Little Public School has won a Na- tional Award in recognition for their Quality Physical Education program. The Canadian Associa- tion for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) has acknowledged that Robert Little Public School, its teachers, and students are excellent role models for all other Canadian schools, by awarding them with the National Diamond Recogni- tion Award. Robert Lit t le Public School is leading the ad- vocacy initiative for the physical education of all Canadian children. Re- search from leading national and international health and physical education associa- tions and experts confirms that our children need a quality physical education program in order to enjoy healthy, active and produc- tive lives. UNESCO goes as far as saying that quality physical education is a basic right of every child. Over the last decade or more, there has been a significant decline in the quality and quantity of school physical education being offered to children. Most schools in Canada are not providing the recom- mended national standard of 150 minutes per week of physical education, or even Continued on page 17 St. Joseph school... Continued from page 15 tion plans to build a number of schools across Halton Region, including Halton Hills. Christ the King Catho- lic Secondary School has been approved for a twelve (12) classroom addition; construction will begin in September 2006 and is ex- pected to be completed by September 2007. The recently released results of the Ontario Sec- ondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) indicated a 92% success rate for first-time writers of the OSSLT across the secondary schools in our Board. Christ the King Catholic Secondary School scored an 88% success rate, comparing favourably to the provincial average of 84%. Thank you all for a great year.