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The Acton F Press We December Twelve graduate babysitting course Twelve youths received graduation diplomas Satur day after completing an eight week babysitting course sponsored by the Gloria Coals and Ann Carr have been responsible for teaching the 12 about good health good character child care and safety fire at home safety child behaviour first aid play activity and physically handicapped They also had to write an exam on what they had learned Those graduating were Carolyn Gibson Brillinger Carolyn Blake Brian Canary 11 Karen Von Lann 11 Lesley Kenny Kim Heaps Sharon 13 Kara 13 Christine Auger Sharon Do ton and Jennifer Arbic MZ Bennett news Well with Christmas here there t been much lime to and relax at home or at school Many students as well as teachers have been putting much effort into activities to make them enjoyable for everyone Host classes in some way are going lo con tribute something to the Christmas Assembly which will be held on the last day of school which is the of December Some classes have planned a party and perhaps a certain jolly fellow will be visiting our school The kindergartens finished on Monday eight successful days of activities with the aid of parent and student Many thanks are ex tended their way for the success of the programme M Z Bennett was very happy to hear we were the winners in the Santa Claus parade with the entry of our float A lot of work is going into the preparations for our Chr dinner to be held on Dec Parent conveners for the dinner preparations are Mrs MeKeown Mrs and Mrs Titon Decorations under the tions of Mrs Baker and her faithful workers are going lo be most effective Candlelight dining and music by Discus is being anticipated eagerly Approximately 170 guests are expected to come for Ihe evening dinner and dance On Friday students and parents were notified that after three and a half years as principal of M Z Bennett Mr Dawkins will be the principal of the new middle school This appointment will commence Feb 1st Our new principal will be Mr from Georgetown We extend our best wishes to both men in their new positions School holidays will begin on Wednesday at m and classes will begin in the new year on Monday Jan 1977 I Bennett would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year TEN OF THE 12 graduates of the Ysponsored babysitting course are front row Carolyn Gibson 11 Brillinger 11 Carolyn Blake 10 middle row Sharon Kara Christine Auger 11 Back row Brian Canary 11 Karen Van Der Lesley Kenny 11 and Kim Heaps 11 Missing from the photo are Sharon and Jennifer Arbic Robert Little News By Sharon Teacher pool almost drained Here at Robert Little we celebrated Christmas ith a successful Christmas concert held on Monday Dec Dec Last night a variety of songs skits and poems were pre sented lo an appreciative audience In the past weeks decorations were made and were displayed in the halls and classrooms The Christmas dance held last Friday got the intermediate students into the festive mood Last Monday the grade four students went lo Toronto to Ihe Museum lo see a man exhibit They on the lop floor of the Dominion Center and viewed the city After lunch they went window shopping Some of the children received candy canes The trip was enjoyed by all Inter House Competition The intermediate division is now playing scooter hockey As of Friday Dec 17 the standings are First Lions 1 points second Cheetahs 1049 points third points fourth Cougars points fifth Tigers points and sixth Panthers points The Crest Competition was completed First Cougars second Lions third Cheetahs fourth Jaquars Fifth Panthers and sixth Tigers The quality of the crests was exceptionally good and the judges were very pressed A special thanks should go to Mrs Holmes and Mrs Hurst who judged the Team Crest competition The Winter Carnival for Robert Little will be held on teb The entire school will be involved In games and various fun activities which will Like place at the arena and at Robert L Public The special pool of extra elementary teachers Board or Education found slef saddled with in her when enrolment fell well below projections has almost been drained When the crises hit last September board predicted Ihe teachers placed in the pool woould be back teaching classes full time by the end of 1976 In the meantime they serve as supply teachers It was thought vacancies could be found for the extra teachers who the board still had lo pay as full time teachers through resignations leaves of ab sence and maternity leaves Thursday Superintendent John Botch told the board only the equivalent to one and has been successful a half teachers were left in placing the extra teachers the pool He expects the of only half a teacher w ill still be in the pool when classes resume next year observed tl board School There will be games to be played at the arena and in the fields around the school On behalf of Robert Little public school we wish the community a Merry Christ mas and a Happy New Year Missed Your Free Press Please Let Us Know Our carriers do their best to give fast courteous service but mistakes do happen so if you do not receive your paper or have any complaints regarding delivery please call our office Let joy enter your hearth and home Thanks for your support WE WILL BE CLOSED Dae 24 til Man Jan 3 8am DON CHARLIE AND LAKEVIEW CENTRE from your friendly Store GERRY MANAGER spirit of that first Holy Night fill hearts with love adoration Let its wonder shine throughout the season Your generous patronage is greatly appreciated and we look forward to serving you during the coming year MANAGEMENT and STAFF Scout and Guide news by Mark Rowe The Brownies and Girl Guides of Acton district had a grand Christmas party on Monday December 13 The Second Acton Guide Com pany hosted the festive event the Robert Little School Special guest was division commissioner Joy Cox Mrs Coxe had the honor of pre senting assistant district commissioner Beo Ginger with a thanks badge for ten years service District commissioner Dlan presented Ginger with her ten year pin As of this November Mrs Ginger has been In Scouting and Guiding for 15 years Mrs Ginger served as a Cub- master in Hamilton before moving to Acton where she become involved in Guiding Mrs Ginger now lives on Churchill Road Congratulations go to Bea Ginger for her lengthy devo tion to the movements The Santa Claus Par was a great success They were blessed with good turnout and wonderful weather The Brownies Beavers Cubs and Scouts were represented The Beavers float was chosen best in its class and a prize was awarded to them After the parade the Scout and Guide Mothers provided refreshments for children at the Scout Hall Many thanks to the Y Men for a job well done The Venturers concluded their second film show on Saturday afternoon Response to their service was ralher poor and may not be repeated which is unfort All registered members of the Aeton Guide Companies and Scout troop are invited lo SEVERAL GUIDES ENTERTAINED at Acton Rest Home Mondav even ing The residents enjoyed Christmas carols and some even sang along attend a parly tonight for the festive season No uniforms are necessary for the party It will begin about seven Please bring your popular records and remember Ihe food you were asked to bring If a parent has any queries phone your appropriate leader The Acton Wolf Cubs and Boy Scouts have once again leased the Acton Lions Indoor pool over the Christmas noli days All registered members may attend and pass their swimming badges or just en joy the swim Any parents who wish to assist will be gladly welcomed Be at Ihe pool High School by 10 15 on Wednesday Dec ember We have the pool until 12 noon If it is a chilly morning would parents nuke sure their sons bring a hat or toque lo wear home If you have questions or would like to help please call your outer To all my readers I would like to extend to you all best for the holiday season I hope San la is good lo and may the Lord bless you all from everyone at the ROYAL CAFE BOXING DAY SALE SALE STARTS MONDAY DEC to WEDNESDAY DEC 29 Cards Gift Wrap Tags Bows J Seals Candles Christmas Decorations 20 it ALL PERSONAL CARE APPLIANCES Vz OFF ALL POTTERY Plus Many Other In Store Specials 294 QUEEN ST ACTON 8532220