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School councils to host expert on `Raising Kids' Children and teenagers are living in a social environment very different from the one their parents and teachers grew up in. What are the new rules? Do any of the old rules still apply? GDHS and CtK school council present a thought-provoking workshop, Raising Kids in a New Kind of World, that will deal with some of the most pressing issues facing parents and teachers today: the internet, video games, bullying, and keeping the lines of communication open. This free event will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 7-9 p.m. at the Georgetown District High School theatre, 70 Guelph St. It features guest speaker, Michael Reist, a teacher with over 30 years of experience in the classroom. He is a frequent speaker to local parent groups and education conferences. He is currently head of the English Department at Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School in Caledon East. Reist is the author of Raising Boys In A New Kind Of World. His first book was entitled The Dysfunctional School: Uncomfortable Truths and Awkward Insights on School, Learning and Teaching. He has published over 70 articles on topics ranging from education, spirituality and parenting to movies, books and popular culture. He lives in Caledon East with his wife and four children. 13 The IFP · Halton Hills, Thursday, March 1, 2012 Blake McGrath visits local dance studio Ovations ­ The Ronda Copeland School of Dance was proud to host Blake McGrath (centre) at their Georgetown studio recenty. McGrath, well known for his work on So You Think You Can Dance Canada put Ovations students through a challenging Jazz Funk class and left students inspired and `on top of the world'. Ronda Copeland, Ovations director, said, "We are so honoured that Blake could take time out of his busy schedule to work with the Ovations students. He is an incredible performer singer/dancer/actor and a beautiful person inside and out." Photo by Ron Brooks Time for you Time is rushing by and soon it will be spring. Get dirty and bring out your inner kid. It's lots of fun! Make a break for yourself and take a course at the Credit Valley Artisans in Georgetown. You can explore pottery or stained glass ­ both starting at the beginning of March. Pottery on the Wheel will run Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., starting March 6 and Hand-Building will run Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 starting March 14th. Don't wait until it's too late-- visit www.creditvalleyartisans.ca for details. Above, Georgetown resident Nikki Pineau is throwing on the pottery wheel. She is a member of the CVA's Potters and Sculptors Guild. Photo submitted