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Competition statement disappointed trustees The Acton Free Press Wed OcloberM ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS Federation president Peter Gayfer presents a copy of the book At What Cost to Acton Library head Isobel Watson Thursday The book recommends 40 ways of improving education in the province trustees seemed far from impressed with what many termed a fence sitting policy statement from the administration on tion in education The report presented to Board of Education Thursday by Superintendent of Program Bruce Mather said competition is nized as a very real factor in the outside world and so must be a part of school life loo Mather said It can teach to always do their best how to work as a team anddenvecnjoymentfrom it provide students with challenges to better their previous standards and achievements and is a good vehicle to teach pupils sports concern and caring The report went on to warn when a child sees no chance of winning competition can prove to be demanding and destructive to self image OSSTF hopes new book will promote education Ontario Secondary School What Cost chapter book would be of Teachers Federation is hop Peter president of value to school trustees par to stimulate examination District nine and teachers and discussion of the state of presented a copy of the book education in the province to Acton Library chief Isabel schools by giving to local lib- Watson Thursday rarles copies of its book At Mr said that the 13 The value for students is more of what could result from the book rather than what in it he said in an interview In the library receive in Ontario SO larshp lUiei students will receive special Scholarships ind awards Former vice principal Ian Dow me will be present and Graduates gather on October 22 On October 22 his year Acton High Acton District High School hoists students who will be holding its ichieved per cent or better graduation exercises The in their final year They will program will begin at with a banquet for and staff in the new Legion hall At m the formal commencement will begin in the high school auditorium participate in the program when 115 graduates will Andy Thompson has been receive their diplomas selected by tht graduating Fortyone of earned the to deliver the Valedic Secondary School Honor address Graduation Diploma Grade Congratulations Robert Little news Sharon Itendicks The school has been open for a month now and the students have gotten used to their new teachers and vice versa During this first month the parents were given chance to meet the teachers on Oct which was a success Some activities and teams have been started One of activities Inter House Competition Is divided into three categories academic and cultural There are six teams Each team has one boy and girl captain and cocaptain Each student receives one point for partici pation for his or her team In the area European handball is being played The winning team receives five extra- points other than participation Five games are played a week and each team plays another during the schedule In the academic area points were awarded for fall fair participation There will be an October Art Contest Inter House Teams will represent some theme of their own choosing In the Cultural area there is a grade and choir called the Robert Little Singers The choir performed their first noon hour concert on October 14 in the front foyer of the school An appreciative audience soon filled the floor space to hear the talented singers and recorder soloists The choir hopes to attract new members to prepare for future concerts The Singers arc performing this week at Kelly Rest Home in Acton The group welcomes this chance to perform and thereby serve he community The Robert Little Cross Country Team competed at Kelso Conservation Area on October 13 against other schools There were contestants in each running or heat Some of Robert Littles best scores are Senior boys place Ban tarn boys place Bantam girls and place Junior boys place Robert Little Is very proud of the team effort The Girls Volleyball Team have challenged the Robert Little Teachers to a game soon The game should prove to be a very interesting one The team hopes to gel an exhibition game soon The Boys Volleyball Team hopes to have several times during the year The OSSTF president has also donated copies of the book to Milton and George town libraries The tions of books will be followed up next month with a series of meetings aimed at cuss ions on how to improve education in Ontario A decision been made as to where we go from the meetings Mr said At What researched since makes 40 me lions none of which is OSS1 policy on how to better educate students Ontario education minister Thomas Wells recent return to core is credited in part by Mr on the recommendations contained in At What Mrs Watson said that the book is too important to keep In the reserve section and has put it into general circulation I would hope it d provoke discussions and action at the ministry and board level Mr Gayfer said The OSSTF head also said that the book presentation is timely be cause the election of school trustees is soon The book en da t ions are based on a analyses of surveys briefs and forums accumulated dur ing research The one recommendation that Mr Gayfer thinks the agiinsl different schools On education minister ought to November The North Tournament will be held at C School Milton The team practices during he week after school According to the coaches both teams have shown great improvement because of their perseverance and hard Money raising The organizational meeting for Hot Dog Days was held The first Hot Dog Day will be held on Friday October and every I thereafter The money raised will be used for field trips School pens are still available for cents each This concludes this week s report have included with the secondary school core is physical education At What started as an internal report to the feder ation members But Mr Gay said that he felt that the book raised important tions that should be shared with the public If we in education are go ing to respond to the public we have to know what they think and not just the vocal public he said Public meetings through November start on the 2nd at then the 3rd at Kitchener and the at Hamilton Limited copies of At What Cosf are available for from the Teachers Federation NOTICE Paring Mill construction an entrance It anllabla to oar tiara behind the Bank of Montreal ani it CANADIAN MADE WINTER BOOTS FROM INFANTS TO OVERSIZE OUR USUAL FRIENDLY SERVICE Mather also said the Vince Lombard type philosophy lhat winning is everything was demeaning He said competition In the early grades isnt good because it docsn t develop self worth and added while for some students can be a great motivator it isn I beneficial for everyone Mather told trustees the administration has now been wailing over a month for its request of a policy statement on competition from the Ministry of Education Superintendent of Ins true lion John said one fact must be faced some people simply crumble under competition and for them it very useful as motiva tor Trustee Tony Goodyear said that anyone looking at the report could draw the conclusion the board both supports and support competition and tailor it to their own thoughts on the sub ject We shoulrfn t be giving both sides of the coin and leaving it open to individual interpretation We need a clearcut policy statement so the public knows exactly where we stand Director of Education Em Lavender said competition is a valuable tool the schools use and the knack teachers must have to know when to use it What we say is it is able when used properly Lavender declared Trustee fred Armitage said he was disappointed with the report since it t answer the question of competition in schools yes or no which had been what the board wanted You don have to lose enjoyment and personal satisfaction with stiff com petition I just wonder with this kind of thinking as reflected in the report If we are properly preparing our young people to cope in the outside world dec red He said pupils must com pete in the outside world for employment and noted universities arc continually saying high school graduates don know how to handle competition Trustee Dick Goodin who had brought the whole matter to the board table termed the report very weak and said without more emphasis on competition the schools would continue to turn out students who t prepared for the competition they race in the outside world Trustee Bill Priestner said the administration be concerned with turningout good members of the global village but good Canadians who can compete and fine members of family units He suggested competition leads to lack of development of individuals who arc selfish If competition isn taught in the early years of life in the primary grades when will its value ever be properly under stood by students Trustee wondered While the board voted to 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