Outlook on Haltcn Hills THE HERALD OUTLOOK 18 IMSPage Special presentation made Seven Canadians visited Grenada and spent six days m the Isle of Spice to initiate and induct Sir Paul Scoon Govemor General of Grenada into the Phi Delta Kap pa of the University of Toronto and to hold top level discussions on educational matters The Phi Delta Kappa is a profes sional education organization It was started in 1955 in Toronto The headquarters of this international organization is in Bloomington In diana To be a member a person has to be invited and has to fulfil the three principles of Research Service and Leadership A monthly magazine is produced and it con tains the latest research in matters pertaining to education Michael President of the University of Toronto Chapter explained to the packed audience at the Governor Generals Residence the condl tions under which this visit was made possible Tom Treasurer of the Chapter came down to inter view Sir Paul Scoon for the Univer sity of Toronto Alumni Association Sir Paul received an Ed degree from the University of Toronto Later he addressed the CanadaGrenada Organization and Cooperation of Overseas Develop ment Program He then organized and coordinated this historic visit It is indeed a pleasure to have Sir Paul accept the nomination of being an honorary member Mr said He has been a teacher principal director of education and Commonwealth broadcaster on BBC We have much to celebrate and we wish to join in your motto to aspire to build and advance Education is for kids Sir Paul in his acceptance ad dress said was very hesitant to accept this honor but when Mr suggested to me two years ago that it would be a good thing to accept this tioo of being a member of the Phi Delta Kappa of the University of Toronto and his persuasion OUR LANGUAGE by Jeffrey McQuain Ransack searches thoroughly as in looting or robbing It ends sack which may be used to carry the loot from ransacking In poker ante is the stake each player must pay before getting cards Pronounce ante like auntie but I keep playing until I say uncle Should you say that a number of things are or a number of things is A Number looks singular but its a collective noun that may be consid ered plural Usually use a number of things are or the number of things Is The number of language questions is growing but fortunately a number of answers are available Do you have a question or comment about our language Please write to Jeffrey in care of this paper BW NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ed me to become a member of this professional organization I urge all teachers to have strong and active professional bodies Some teachers get into the teaching profession because they could find nothing better to do These people are no credit to the teaching profession We need to do more research in education and it should be done by the teacher in the classroom I am indeed proud to be a member of this professional body Let me thank my Canadian friends Mr Ramautarsingh organizer and coordinator of this momentous and historic visit said It is indeed a pleasure to be in this beautiful country of Grenada amongst friends and colleagues I have fond memories of former visits and the ideas we shared together Each member of this team has volunteered to participate in this ceremony and to hold discussions with your education officials These have been meaningful Several of your needs have been identified Service is one of the cor nerstones of PDK This is a new venture for PDK We are breaking new grounds Your hospitality has been most generous and we thank you for adding to our cultural The team proceeded to Trinidad where Kenneth and Isabelle and family hosted a reception and gave a tour of Port of Spain Tom Ramautarsingh right presents Sir Paul Scoon GovernorGeneral of Grenada with a Conte drawing which was done by J Artlnger who train ed under Robert Bateman The presentation was made on behalf of the Phi Delta Kappa of the University of Toronto NEW AT TIDY CAR A Full 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