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A4 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday June 9,1999 Gifted s tu d en t program will move to M orden in fall * By Dennis Smith SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER After more than two decades and lengthy debate, the Halton public school gifted program in Oakville is headed across town. The program will move next fall from New Central in east Oakville to W.H. Morden, located west of 1999 Media Sponsor l o s o c h u m Tr7'*0 ■ AGAINST CANCER 12*1 Annual Show - Father's Day - Sunday, June 20,1999 Antique, Classic, & Modified Car and Truck Show Cedarvale Park, Georgetown, Ontario 7:30 AM Gates open to the public and exhibitors 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM Complimentary Pancake breakfast for all exhibitors 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM Pancake breakfast with sausages available at old-fashioned prices! 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM Lunch available - good old-fashioned 'Drive-In' food 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Children's comer - 'car1 colouring, face painting, balloons and more. 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The Halton District School Board opted to proceed with the move despite requests to delay it for one year. Caroline Oliver, chair of New Central's school council, told the board last week it's too late in the school year to change sites and requested more transition time. "The impact would be enormous," said Oliver about the move. "We're concerned it would leave only 110 stu­ dents over three grades and that's not a good educational or social situation." The school's regular students are in Grades 6-8, while there are 146 gifted students at New Central. Oliver said the school's reduced size would mean fewer classroom and extracurricular opportunities for stu­ dents. She said more time is needed to address enrolment difficulties. She said there is not enough time to make good decisions about the change. Oliver said the move will also have great impact on both the gifted students and W.H. Morden, which will sudden­ ly gain most of the gifted students. She added the school council won't put up a barrier to the board's decision to move. Oakville trustee Marianne Hawthorne supported Oliver's view. "To move the program at this late date, so abruptly, is just a mistake," she said. "I'm not saying it shouldn't be moved, but we need to give students time to adjust." Superintendent Brenda Kearney noted the entire program and all of its teachers will move as a group. "The program doesn't change with the kids. It's just the four walls that change." Another superintendent, Gerry Cullen, told trustees the move would free three extra portables, saving the board $120,000 in cleanup and moving costs. Board chair Ethel Gardiner said delaying the move could spark similar requests for other special education programs. "It would set a very danger­ ous precedent, with others wanting to stay. Parents love their current schools." Kearney said the move has come late because the board's special educa­ tion plan was just approved May 19th. A key aspect of the plan is provid­ ing services in east, west and north areas of Halton. Currently the only gifted programs are at New Central (east) and Burlington's John T. Tuck (west). A north Halton gifted program is planned next fall for Milton's Sam Sherratt school. Hawthorne requested the seven north Halton students currently at New Central be retained (grandfathered) in the Oakville gifted program. "It's not really unheard of and it would be for the students' benefit," she said. "If they're not grandfathered, it's questionable they'd remain in the program themselves." But this motion was also defeated. "Grandfathering would decrease the viability of a gifted class in the north," said board chair Ethel Gardiner of Halton Hills. "Some people may have the time and money to transport their children, but if we do it for the gifted group, be prepared to do it for everybody, because we'll get requests." Kearney agreed there had been other similar requests from the satel­ lite program and learning disabled children. 1 Halton officer commands Metro regiment£ Const. Ken Lloyd served in Hong Kong and Britain From the B ronte B IA A B ig 'T h a n k You to a ll the B ronte M erchants & Services & O ther Sponsors who helped to m ake the M a y 2 9 th B lack B a rt's Treasure H u n t' E ven t a very big success. A round of applause for Ralph Robinson, Mr. & Mrs. Gary Carr & Mr & Mrs. Kevin Flynn, who very graciously dressed in period costumes for the parades. Special mention to The Oakville Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee, Gloria Tracy & Elizabeth Clarke for their assistance as well as Susan Coyne from Halton Centre for Childhood Abuse and the nine Independent Schools. Thank You Buffingtons Iron Duke Sea Cadets, Stoney Creek 1812 Royal Newfoundland Regiment, Petro-Canada, Oakville Hydro, Seagram's, Molson's & Pepsi. Their presence added much excitement to the day. There were many volunteers who helped make things happen, but Appleby College students were admirable Our own Halton Police Force and Constable Shane Crawford were very efficient in leading & supervising the parade for all the children on bicydes & in costume. Thanks to the Treasure Hunt Committee. Sponsors: • Petro-Canada • Petite Gateau • Adreanna's International Salon • Romeo's Pizza • Bronte Fish & Chips • Good-To-Go Burgers • Bronte Harbour Yacht Club • Diversified Financial Services • Lick's • Thumbs Up 4 Shiatsu • Bom In Bronte Kidswear • Quay Signs • Heaney's Barber & Haiistyling C o n g r a tu la tio n s to o u r W in n e r s . Bike / Trike & Best Costume • Coiflure Prestige • Brown Paper Wrapper • Etcetera Etc. Restaurant • First Choice Haircutters • Chaps Restaurant • Cadet Cleaners • Desires • Mixed Grill Catering • 7-Eleven • Four Seasons Photo • Coach & Four • Coflee Time & Camera • Rude Native Bistro • Celys • Courage To Change • Mail Boxes Etc • Bruce Hood Travel • Bronte Chinese • Quay Signs • Stoneboats Restaurant • It's About Wine • Matgo's Flowers • Dynamite Deals • Wanderer's Imports •The Oakville • Harveys • Maynard s Menswear Independent Schools: • Dairy Queen • Lanas Appleby College, Dearcrofi • Exit Realty Negotiators • T.D. Bank Montessori, Fern H ill • Beautiful You • Bronte Legion School, Glenbumie School • Thyme In A Basket • Karen's Dress Boutique John Knox Christian School • GoodNight • Panacherie MacLachlan College, GoodMoming • Sweethearts Oakville Christian School • Canadian Summers • Cannington Rotherglen School St. • Rainbow Expressions House Gallery Mildreds-Lightboum School 1st Age 3-5 Michael Vanstome 1st Age 6-9 Alex Hodson 2nd Jake Ratcliffe 2nd Luke Hackner 3rd Alexa Grittani 3rd David KinkColouring Contest Winner Kathleen Macleod, Age 5 M a n y c o n s o la tio n p r iz e s . Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Constable Ken Lloyd has assumed command of the 709 (Toronto) Communications Regiment. Lloyd, who holds the rank of Major in the Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserve, was sworn in at Toronto's Fork York Armoury. Lloyd is currently assigned to HRPS #2 District, Oakville. He assumed command of the Unit from Lt. Col. S.M. Regan under the eye of Brigadier Gen. B.M. Churley and Lt. 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