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Wednesday, August 15, 2001 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER C3 FALL REGISTRATION Oakville Christian School Student Survival Guide: Tips for creating a fun, functional dorm room graduates excel on national tests ADVERTISING FEATURE tests and w as ranked in the top 13 per cent in the nation. T hese com pe titions are w ritten by over 1000 pri vate schools and 25,000 students from across Canada. OCS jo in ed the c o m p an y o f sch o o ls like U pper C anada C ollege, H avergal C ollege, B ran k so m e H all S chool, T he C rescent School and The A cadem y o f G ifted C hildren. Two students (one in each class) ranked in the top 1 per cent in the nation and received m edallions for their perform ance. The test results are even m ore significant w hen you realize that O akville C hristian School is not an elite school that accepts only the academ ically gifted. Test results do not show the w hole picture and are not a guarantee o f future success, but they are certainly an indication that the students are well grounded fo r their future education. t's that tim e o f year again! First year college and university students are preparing to leave hom e fo r the first tim e. F or m any parents, leaving their sons and daughters at student residences to fend for them selves can be a nerve-racking experience. T he d o -it-y o u rself experts at H om e H ardw are offer the follow ing suggestions fo r bringing the com forts o f hom e to your favourite stu d en t's resi dence room this school year: in handy for odd jo b s and unexpected em ergencies. · A n extension cord and pow er strip w ill accom m o date all the little extras and allow students to organize th eir new environm ent com fortably, not according to outlets. · A kettle and hot air popcorn popper w ill m ake ca f feine breaks and late night snacks a snap for studying students. · Finally, w hen studying is com plete, students w ill w ant to visit cam pus hot spots to relax. A travel iron and countertop ironing board ensures they go out in style. Sending som eone aw ay to school fo r the first tim e? Be sure to visit yo u r local H om e H ardw are fo r every thing they need for back to school this year. E very year the G rade 8 stu dents at O akville C hristian S chool (O C S ) w rite the C anadian A ch ie v e m e n t T ests (CAT2) at the end o f A pril. T hirtyfour Grade 8 students w rote the tests this year and im proved on the past record with a ranking in the top 12 per cent in C anada. T he CAT2 tests are m ade up o f a battery o f eight d if ferent tests that m easure the stu dents' basic skills in L anguage A rts and M ath. O ver the past five years OCS graduates have ranked in the top 20 per cent in C anada, betw een 25 per cent and 35 per cent above the national norm . Younger students in G rades 5 and 6 com pete in Pythagoras and the F ib o n acci M ath C o n te sts. O CS m ade the H onour R oll in both co n i · R esidence room s are often tiny. A closet orga nizer and an assortm ent o f hooks and baskets w ill help m axim ize storage space. · A clip-on lam p w ill provide adequate lighting fo r late night study sessions, w hile a clock radio w ill ensure they m ake it to those early m orning classes. · R esidence room s have a tendency to be h o t and dry. A tabletop fan w ill m ake sleeping easier, w hile a cool m ist hum idifier w ill help w ith dry m ornings. · M ost students enjoy a busy social calendar. A dry-erase board hung on the door w ill allow friends to leave m essages. · A tool kit, flashlight and first aid kit w ill com e Oakville Aquatics Build your child's back-to-school wardrobe conveniently at home N e ts c a p e : P h o e n ix T extiles Come Swim With Us Tryouts / placement dates Sept. 5,10,12,17,19 5pm to 7pm Glen Abbey pool 00 SB. #Kk I F « rv W i '1 Hanw i al t'rin* S* y i& I * * * * --: % ln n e - 0 a r ie % n a r d e il C onservatoire d e P a r is (905 ) 842-0903 Piano Theory - CLEARAN CE -CLO SEO U T 6/6/01 iB S i M i COTTON PRtNTS;1 QUILT, APPAREL &CRAFT FA BR IC S B R ID A L A N D fifWKKXOM S / 4 - S lw m x t t m a O xr M c x x t i Pwxyaatt-t! t Classes taught in English and French O A K V I L L E ( 905) 337-0070 3 indoor riding arenas. Classes available for children, teenagers and adults all year round. CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Discover the Difference! · Excellence in Education for JK to Grade 8 · Small Class Size · Programs in Music, French, Art and Athletics I Earn D w e m i C<rrtrfx»r*5 A FTER 5 RERUN STABLES Bi M i g NOTIONS. THREAD & A CCESSO RIES Cotton Homespuns · Weekday Lessons 4/S107 or $3Q/Lesson · Friday Hoof-Pkk Club 6pm-8:30pm $35 (Children 5-10 yrs.) · Saturday at Farm 10am-3pm $40 (Children 5-12 yrs.) · Summer Day Camps $195/Week or $5Q/Day · Summer Overnight Camps $401.25AVeek Canada's Largest English Riding School he month of August can bring with it an array of mixed emo tions. There is still fun to be had, but back-to-school time is right around the comer. While many children aren't eager for the return of homework, stu dents often look forward to seeing their , classmates, and more importantly, heading into the first days of school with a new wardrobe. Yet, braving back-to-school shopping crowds at the mall can be a daunting task for parents. An easier, more economical option may be to create your children's backto-school wardrobe yourself. With the advent of the Internet, parents can find a wide range of quality fabrics and notions at reasonable prices to make garments that are comparable to or even better than ready-to-wear clothing without leaving home. Here are some tips for getting started, courtesy of Phoenix Textiles (www.fabric.com). · Choose your projects. First, decide what kinds of clothes will best comple ment the wardrobe that already exists. Then ask yourself some questions: What "holes" are there in this wardrobe? What does your child need for fall? Look at the colors; it's not practical to add a color that will not coordinate with anything else in the closet. And while you should be sensi ble when making your decisions, leave · some room for fun. · Plan ahead. Pick fabrics suitable for fall, winter and, if possible, spring. Clothes can be mixed or matched in different colors, textures and styles to achieve different looks and let your child express his or her individuality. · Involve your child in the process of picking out patterns and fabrics. This is a must, because if children do not T like it, they will not wear it. You can find ideas in pattern books, magazines and department stores. Once the deci sions have been made, sit down and prioritize, so that the items needed the most are finished first. · Plan your sewing time. Figure out how much time you need to sew and finish a garment, including pre-wash ing, cutting and finishing touches. · Do not lose sight of how quickly chil dren grow! Before cutting, consider the following: Do you need to add a few inch es on the rolled cuff? Can you add a knit ted cuff if a sleeve becomes too short? Do you need to lengthen the body of a dress or skirt to allow for more room? · Choose quality materials. Always buy the best quality you can afford and find. User-friendly and easy-to-navigate, www.fabric.com offers quality fabrics and notions at a competitive value. It also features projects, "V.I.P." programs and even an "Everything's $1" clearance section. Prompt shipping will ensure your back-to-school pro jects will remain on schedule. · Select easy-care fabrics. Make sure the fabrics you purchase work with your child's lifestyle; wash and wear is the best policy. · D on't forget to accessorize! Accomplish quick projects or add a final touch of polish to an outfit with excess fabric. Make scrunchies, hats, bags, backpacks, pencil cases and lunch bags. · Have FUN, FUN and more FUN with your fabrics and notions. Mix and match buttons and zippers for a new effect. Don't be afraid to improvise and take a chance with a new pattern. You might be the next fashion designer in the making. 3445 Dundas W. (Hwy. #51 Oakville 111/2 mi. W. of Hwy. #25) w e b s ite w w w .b e rtin s ta b le s .c o m 905-827-4678 e - m a il: b e rtin @ w e b tv .n e t Music for Young Children" Piano / Keyboard - Singing Rhythm - Theory - Ear Training A unique Canadian program presented in parent / child group classes. Starting ages 3-8 years N ew Studios Open For more information and to reserve a place for your child please call: Dedicated and Caring Teachers Full day and Junior and Senior Kindergarten Before and After School Care Limited Openings for September2001 905 815-8130 - G le ijb u r n ie S c h o o l A private co-educational day school Pre-School to Grade 8 fax: 905-825-3398 Oakville Christian School 112 Third Line Oakville 905-825-1247 "Nurturing Excellence In A Christ-Centered Academic Environment" Limited Placements) Available for fiept/2001 Preschool AM, PM; Grades 1. 2. 4 . 7. 8 Full School Facilities Individual Speciality Classrooms Enriched Music, Art, Drama Programmes State of the Art Multimedia Technology Science Lab * Full Sized Gymnasium Choirs * Bands * Sports * Electives Summer Programme Extended Hour Supervision Entrance Testing By Appointment Dare to Dream Classical Ballet (R .A .D & C ecchetti) G e n e ra l D ivision Professional D iv isio n Pointe Pas de D e u x T he Oakville Beaver * M y name is Susan Hollander and Emily Bruch. Susan and I have been doing the Oakville Beaver together for about a year, I have been doing them for about a year ana a half. W e like getting togeth er and doing papers 3 times a week. Susan likes packing papers the most and I like delivering the papers the most, but we each do both and sometimes we do them seperately. W e are happy that we know almost everyone on our street just from doing papers. We also got Christmas cards and extra money from rom some people we deliver to. (905) 3 3 8 -6 2 3 6 2 0 3 5 Upper Middle Road, East Oakville (Ford Drive/QEW) www.glenburnieschool.com Character - Folk Dance Spanish Dance Modern/) azz Pilates Body Conditioning Adult Classes (D a y tim e & Evening) ^ £ 5 £ 7 V £ ^ n U S ic } · 0 in y o u r life ,! 0 Tht g R oyal * C onservatory Students perform with the Oakville Ballet Company in Oakville' s own *»"' "The Nutcracker". The school is registered as an Educational Institution with Employment and Immigration Canada. Classes are taught by highly qualified teachers from professional backgrounds. ·a -'Mu.- of Susan Emily M u sic Registration for 2001/2001 Season August 13 to September 8* Monday to Friday; 4:00 pm-8:00 pm Saturday; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm ·Closed September 1-3 - Sometimes, about once every 2 months we go shopping together using our paper money. It is easier doing papers with two people because when one of us is on vacation the other person does the papers for them and get paid more money. I think doing the Oakville Beaver makes Susan and I more responsible! Discover th e magic of music th is fall a t The RCM in Mississauga Sing Play an instrument Join an ensemble Give your young child a Sm art S ta rt In fa n ts to Seniors Beginners to Advanced Winning Carriers receive a large 3 topping pizza courtesy of: " ' J` - . C M Onta rio 's # 7 Pizza,/ To join our delivery team call 905-845-9742 Established 1960 O a k v U le S c h o o f o f D a n c in g Amanda Anderson, Principal Frank Bayliss, Administrative Director 260 Robinson St, Oakville ON L6J 1G6 Cali: 9 0 5 -8 9 1 t7 9 4 4 850 Enola Avenue, Mississauga (Lakeshore Rd. 4 Cawthra Rd.) w w w . r c m u s ic . c a / t c s 9 05 -8 44-7035