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End of first semester praise anil criticism FRIGID JANUARY temperatures havent stopped Acton the water for the first time lounging around in the pool or youngsters in the Y M C A youth club from enjoying their diving Becky Baxter right theres lots of fun Two favorite snort Of course theyre able to do it in the heated groups of children take lessons in Guelph every Friday confines of the Guelph M A pool Whether its taking to night Photo Cancel classes Night school registrations were way down for the second session of classes and new and repeat courses offered had to be cancelled The first part of the year was very successful January courses were announced by flyers and an advertisement in Halton Education News Choraliers executive set New officers for Acton Legion Chora hers are president Vic Patrick secretary Turner treasurerhistorian Jim Higglns librarians Tinny Masales and Mitchell quartermasters Hugh 0 Rourke and Gil Malcolm Pianist is Dave Harris and conductor Ted Hansen By Maiwell concentrate on one subject I am Today Wednesday marks the looking forward to next semester end of the first semester at Acton Likes change High We arc the second school in Mr Bon Business and County to operate under commerce likes the semester this system the first being lard system for a number of reasons Elgin in Burlington Throughout thinks that a subject is not as the semester students and dragged out if there is a change teachers alike have been after four months which questioned by the numerous inmost cases Fewer but longer visitors to the school on the classes are advantageous since operation and practicability or teach less people during one such a system semester and this offers a better Every new method has Its opportunity of getting to know the advantages and disadvantages students He also feels that and we found the opinions of both subjects and teaching methods teachers and students to be of are more easily applied in sixty interest minutes rather than forty Finds it hectic minutes Mr Ken Wills head of the Is possibly disadvantageous English dept thinks the though to have one subject in the semester has been very hectic for first semester and then to go both staff and students Since It is through two consecutive new people must realize that one semesters without studying the week in this year does not equal same subject This is one year one week from last year He has between courses but studies found that students think they have shown that this Is not a very have more time to complete for big problem example a novel and the don No marks ready that they can be expected Ann grade 13 to do more a week in a given student feels that one great subject than last year He also disadvantage for the graduating thinks that students must learn to grade 13 is the question of their free time even more marks When applying for than previously entrance into a University Mr Ellis prefers the semester marks are usually available by system though since a student under the old system get tired of a particular Right now when students are subject of teacher as easily He just starting the second semester has noticed a difference in a there are no students attitude toward complete marks available which are settling downmore Healsofeelslhatthis by a University at that system allows for greater responsibility In that a student other than this Anne likes the can concentrate more on fewer hourlong classes with one subjects There arc problems due subject for only one half of the to the of the system but year ae lt is good for Mr Ellis feels they will soon be aggressive students since they overcome are complete high school Praises teachers in four years instead of five Ron Mailloux grade 12 student Problem of involvement has been on a semester system Bruce Andrews Physical previously at a high school in Education teacher feels that Windsor He says the programs teachers get to know the there were similar to those of- student body the second half at A H but they were less of the year on this system and interesting The teachers here this results in a problem of make worthwhile for a student imolverocrtespwlallyinsports to be present in classes 1 dont The subject material seems to be think that we have enough lime cramped into a short space of though especially in the reading time which Is not enough to of novels English It seems complete the full course and that the period of time for this is therefore some parts have had to too short be eliminated The wort la hard When November arrives and It for teachers and it certainly that the semester will keeps Mr Andrews very busy end in two short months It seems One aspect of this system that that the teachers all rush to find Mr Andrews feels could be ways of marking us This is the detrimental is that students could time that we are assigned three go as long as one year without or four projects all due in taking Ed again January Since they all are due at On the other hand Mr once school becomes hectic I Andrews enjoys having one that he teaches each semester he gets to know better also a student is able to finish one course quicker Mr Andrews is generally pleased with the system More accomplished Judy grade student feels that with only four or five subjects per semester a student Is not flooded with as much homework as previously She likes being marked on a day today basts rather than having exams because like many other students the nervousness and tenseness of writing an exam quite often pulls ones mark down She thinks that a student can get to know a teacher better also with the one hour classes more is accomplished She raises only and that is if a subject does not interest her an hour long class can become boring Judy likes the system and she has found that her marks are higher this year than last year LOVELL BROS MODERN MEAT MARKET still like the hour periods though subject for onehour each day J Mill E Acton Daily Delivery Phone 8532240 since there is more time to five days a week The students HEAVY drifting on highways in the area forced cancellation of the Acton bantam game here last night FROM LOVELL BROS MEAT MARKET Boneless Prime Rib Roast Lean Shoulder Roast Blade Short Rib Roast Lean Ground Chuck Stewing Beef Small Link Sausage 69 Leal Sliced Side Bacon 75 YMCA news and happenings The Free Press Wednesday January 1972 By Mary Debenham Program Coordfnator Ladies Slim and Trim got off to an enthusiastic good start with all eager to lose or gain precious inches Boy what exercises can do Just In case you missed the opening exercises the ladles meet twice a week and Wed at 8 m in the M Z Bennett gym Phone Mrs Thelma Cooper for information As you might have seen or heard we are starting a Judo Club Members will meet Wed at the high school from to9 pm A letter will be going out to each member of the Youth Clubs Club Swimming Art Club and Slim and Trim inviting parents and persons involved In other activities at the to come along and see what the other half does This Is to be held during week which is January thru Feb You will be able to see for m at the yourselves what goes and it will be of Interest to you and will please your child Mrs is back from her mission of mercy in and is ready to pick up her brushes and commence art classes on Sat January 22 at 10 a in the basement of the Library Fee is for previous members 1 for new members Please phone me if you are interested In joining We can take another four children who are keen believe there are still a few tickets left for Saturday Night Week Whirl Dance on Jan Hurry these tickets are limited to couples and they are going fast A considerable time and effort has been put into Y week so please come along and enjoy the fun See you at the Y ByCorie Maxwell Lost week the students and staff of Acton High witnessed a different sort of assembly This hour long program dealing with life style was presented with the aid of nine musicians from the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra fbc concert began with the century then reverting to primitive man thence through the Renaissance baroque classical nationalism and revolution expressionism and on to the year 2001 It Has a fast moving multi media production emphasizing the life style the language the politics and the dance art and music of each period by using slide projectors movies a tape recorder and nine musicians from the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra It was meant to stimulate students in history art literature music and graphic arts and we feel it did just that At the conclusion of the assembly Sue presented a proposal on behalf of the student council to suspend regular classes on April 12 and have a mini school Attendance would be compulsory and discussion groups and classes would be held dealing with topics the students wished to know about The announcement was made early since a lot of time will be needed for preparation of subjects and invitations to special speakers The grade 12 environmental science students have been studying behavior After having been stared at having had your hair pulled or maybe your ear inspected you may assume that these students have gone crazy In actual fact they are merely testing human reaction to various situations and the reactions are varied to soy the least The projects are of a diversified nature and the students have found human behavior a fascinating subject One Industrious person even went so far as to fry bacon and eggs in the cafeteria which exactly appreciated by the upper echelon ACTON PHARMACY WEEKEND SPECIALS Johnsons Sugg List 89 Baby Shampoo Johnsons Id oz Sugg List Baby Powder 77 Adorn All Types Sugg List Hair Spray Colgate Family Size Reg or Winter Green Toothpaste 83 ContacC Sugg VapoRub Sugg 1 99 Bayer 24s Sugg List Childrens Aspirin Bayer Aspirin Dee Tee Dee Tee Dry Normal Oily Protein Shampoo Llsterlne Sugg Mouth Wash Vicks sugg Formula 44 FOR VALENTINES DAY- CARDS HEARTS CHOCOLATES Acton Pharmacy What we mean by Together were both stronger let set he 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