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12 THE GEORGETOWN GEMINI Grade 9s take over the work world (for a day) BY JULIA SKIKAVICH Special to The Gemini On Nov. 9, all across Ontario and the rest of Canada, Grade 9 students ventured out into the work world for the third annual, Take Our Kids To Work Day. This program, endorsed by the school boards and spon- sored by the Learning Part- nership and Halton Industry of Education, encouraged parents to take their kids to work to give the students an opportunity to explore career paths, see what a work day consists of, and to inspire stu- dents to get an education. At Bishop Reding the pro- gram was co-ordinated by Mr. Rattray and Mrs. Amlinger. This year brought a 15 per cent increase in participation BISHOP REDING NEWS from last year, allowing 85 per cent of the Grade 9 stu- dents to enter the workforce with their parents, friends, and relatives. The day gave BR students Elizabeth Boyd, Brian Cole, Annabelle Fajloun, Andrea Husar, Amy McDougall and Leanne Neil a unique lesson, teaching them skills such as E-mailing, filing, accounting and working as a cashier. Although there were mixed feelings about the "real world," leaving some recon- sidering their career choices, all agreed it was a worth- while program. Take Our Kids To Work Day has left its impression on this year's Grade 9s -- giving them some knowledge needed in the future and al- lowing them a look at what lies beyond the walls of the office building. Whether the students were working at Maple Leaf Poul- try or being the manager ofa club for a day, one thing is certain: they all had a valu- able learning experience as well as some fun. On Nov. 11, Bishop Reding students remembered in a very special and unique fashion. The Remembrance Day celebration took advantage of the many talents and ef- forts of the students and staff involved in the Arts Depart- ment. 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The moment of silence al- lowed those attending to take a true look at themselves, at our country's, and our world's histories, reminding us not to close our eyes and forget, but instead, toremem- ber. : WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1996 BY ETTA MILLS, P.R.O. Special to The Gemini The 1996/97 sorority year kicked off in August witha great dinner hosted by Jazzy Campbell. Five new members were welcomed: Vera Bedard, Maureen Craighead, Barb Fuller, Norma Tripp, and Dorothy Zebedee. September was a very busy month with the so- cial, ways and means, and service committees start- ing up. Ourservice projects for this year will be Halton Women's Place and the Cancer Society. With 20 Busy year for sororities BAST members, our chapter is stronger than ever and we anticipate a lot of commu- nity involvement, and fun. One of our members, Jan, was married in June and we extend our best wishes and happiness to Jan and her new husband. Some upcoming social events will include: local theatre outings, dining and entertaining. We look for- ward toa year full of learn- ing, friendship and fun! ' For more information call Etta Mills at 877-8847. Experience rewarding, group told At the October meeting of the Silver-Wood Women's Institute, members and guests were asked to name a city or town in Africa for the roll call. Joanne Mackie, the guest speaker, is a retired Family Studies teacher who formerly taught at Stewarttown and Milton and is now on the international Board for Home Studies. This position has taken her to Swaziland on the south- east coast of Africa. Swaziland is a country of 900,000, 60 per cent of whom ACA are women. Income is judged by the number of cattle. The bride price is six cows, which is given to the parents of the bride. Traditionally a man can have as many wives as he can afford, with each wife hav- ing her own house. Grandmothers raise the children, as the mothers are of working age. 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