ing join in building Halton‘s future. Get involved in s schools! Excellence in Education ommitment and Service" ‘HE HALTON BOARD OF EDUCATION education is the key to a successful future for ents and our community. The world, and the e, are changing rapidly and young people need the skills, knowledge and attitude to cope with anges and succeed in the 21st century. The oman Catholic School Board and the Halton f Education are committed to preparing today‘s for tomorrow‘s challenges. ing together, sharing ideas and resources, the oards provide firstâ€"class education to almost young people in our community. We make sure ents leave school with the basics, and more! r we celebrate 25 years of education excelâ€" Halton and we invite all of the community to he celebrations. Your help, input, and involveâ€" always welcome at your local school. Together, ool staff and the community form a partnership rks for students. It‘s aâ€"relationship we are proud cui kids the Edge: discipline idence efense ‘king Together elebrate 25th Anniversary xcellence ducation . .. FROM OAKVILLE, MILTON AND BURLINGTON CALL... Bob Williams Director of Education 4 â€" Back to School â€" Wednes and covers the complete course, including textâ€" books, all materials, supplies, reference guides and registration. There are no extra charges. An installiment payment plan is available if desired. SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE an H R BLOCK certifiâ€" cate of achievement as well as the opportunity to interview for employment with HR BLOCK. Howâ€" ever, completion of the course does not guarâ€" antee employment. THE TUITION COST IS LOW ext 102 BURLINGTON Martial arts taught by certified black belt instructors Day and evening classes Adults and Children ages 4â€"64 Irene McCauley Chair of the Board HALTON ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD for fall registration AxF_s c iat \ns\fll \'.\ . out \\\ Fred Swenney Director of Education The bright, spacious classroom building has been architecturally designed to meet the needs of young children. It contains a fullâ€"size gymnasium, Science Lab, Music and Art rooms, as well as Library and Computer Lab. Situated on a 10â€"acre campus, the school is conâ€" veniently located in north Oakville and is a short distance from the Q.E.W. and Highway 403. Teachers are qualified, caring, and supportive, balancing a program which encourages students to ADVERTISING FEATURE By Stephanie Henderson The oneâ€"story red brick building a stone‘s throw from the main bus stop in downtown Oakville bears one of the telltale signs of a dance studio â€" scuffs on foyer walls near the worn woodâ€" en steps just inside the double doors. Marked by many a pair of winter boots hastily wrestled off and replaced with sleek leather slippers. Inside those doors is the home of the Fleming School of Dance, where generations of young women have developed a keener sense of their own bodies, and personal creativity. students. The Fleming School of Dance is one of Oakville‘s most established and respected instituâ€" Fern Hill offers enriched progra A more graceful path ADVERTISING FEATURE ern Hill School is a coeducational day school offering an enriched program, preschool through eighth grade, to approximately 350 ndividual attention, a strong academic I curriculum, a warm and supportive atmosphere and traditional values are key to the learning environment. e Small class sizes * French instruction at all levels * Immersion French courses in Geography, offered to qualified students in Grades 5â€"8 * Band instruction in Graces 78 * 1/2 day full day Preâ€"School and Junior Kindergarten programmes e Before and afterâ€"school programme Limited placement available ©05â€"257â€"0022 3300 Ninth Line, Oakville, Ont. L6J 4Z2 The program of studies includes English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Art, French, and Physical Education at each grade level. Advanced Grade 9 placement is available in Latin, French, and Mathematics. French Geography is offered to students from Grade 5 onwards. During its 27â€"year existence, founder Virginia Fleming, a Britishâ€"bornâ€"andâ€"bred former dancer and later instructor who came to Canada in 1967, has approached her young charges with compasâ€" sion and a gentle firmness. achieve at a high level with the ever constant need to ensure that academic tasks are neither frustrating nor beyond a child‘s capabilities. In a small class setting of not more than 18 pupils, each student is assured of a program geared to an appropriate level of interest and skills. All classes are taught by teachers who specialize in a particular subject and bring their enthusiasm and knowledge to each day‘s lessons. tions dedicated to shaping young bodies and spirâ€" its. Even the youngest dancers must be exposed to some structure, she says, "to be able to feel that they‘ve accomplished something. That‘s also why we have exams at every level." The nursery class introduces fourâ€"yearâ€"olds to rudimentary moveâ€" ments. Certification exams are offered under the wellâ€"recognized auspices of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), through which Fleming was accredited, and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD). The school specialâ€" izes in the British method of ballet â€" for its own sake, and as a The FLEMING SCHOOL OF DANCE Ltd. 140 Dunn Street, Oakville For more information or early registration Registration at 140 Dunn St. * August 23, 24, 25 4:00pmâ€"7:00pm * August 27 10:00 amâ€"2: * August 31, September 1, 6, 7, 8 4:00pmâ€"7:00pm PRINCIPAL: Virginia Fleminï¬ Fellow Examiner Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing All Classes Taught by Fully Qualified Teachers * BALLET (LS.TD. RA.D,) * TAP « MODERN THEATRE DANCE * NATIONAL e JAZZ e MUSICAL THEATRE * DICTION » ADULT TAP Telephone: 8444630 years all( e Ad *3 larg For further information please contact Mrs. Midge DesRoches, Admissions, 257â€"0022. Field trips, musical productions, sport tournaâ€" ments, debating, charity fundraising, Grandparent‘s Day, and Parent Association activities add to the engaging, lively atmosphere of this vibrant school community. . Traditional values, good work habits, and deportment are stressed in all aspects of the school program. Creative selfâ€"expression through art, music, drama, and writing is emphasized. Homework is assigned regularly, and students are expected to demonstrate a sense of responsibility toward their learning. solid background for the other art forms studied here â€" tap, jazz, ‘national‘ (eth: (See ‘Look,‘ page 5) Some senior Fleming dancers perform to Beethoven‘s Pastorale. dren ages 2 /2 im Ballet 2