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E2 â€" Education â€" Wednesday, March 31, 1993 YOU‘RE LOOKING AT A PICTURE OF THE FUTURE Dave Coons Nikki won‘t graduate until the year 2004, but the Halion Board of Education is getting ready for her now. Our strategic directions document "TOWARD 2000: Learning For The Future" is our roadmap to make sure that Nikki, and the other leaders of tomorrow, get the quality education they need to meet the challenges of the 21st century. In all of our schools throughout Halion our teachers, management and support stafl work together as a professional team to serve students, We encourage you as a parent, or as a member of the community, to join us as a partner in our schools, It is this partnership that has made the Halion Board of Education a leader in quality education! To find out more, call your local school. If you would like a copy of TOWARD 2000, or any other Board publications, please feel free to call us at 335â€"3663 (878â€"8451 NORTH), ext. 3354. *A ’ & 1 fs (eer C A C p CC HOW DO 1 GET THE BEST PRICE FOR MY HOME? m U . . =iP/ Cecail pHs ;NE 845â€"5585 Box # 6095 The Right Choice For A Bright Future This is a photo of three year old Nikki Ball. Choosing the right school for your child isn‘t easy. But at Appleby College, we have a tradition of excellence you can rely on. Founded in 1911 on 54 magnificent lakeside acres at Oakville, Ontario, Appleby has a longâ€"standing reputation for academic success. At Appleby, the emphasis is on intellectual growth and character development. With small class sizes of boys and girls from Grade Seven to university entrance (OAC), each child receives the individual attention needed to reach his/her full potential. We believe our universityâ€"preparatory programme to be one of the finest available. Pursuing Excellence in Education Through Commitment and Service‘ Extracurricular activities include art, music, drama, facilities for 23 sports and our unique wilderness campus at Lake Temagami. Prepare your child to challenge the future with an educaâ€" tion at one of Canada‘s finest residential and day schools. For further information on scholarships, bursaries, entrance exams and admission procedures, please write to: Mrs. J. Cummer Director of Admissions Appleby College Oakville, Ontario L6K 3P1I or call (416) 845â€"9210 or (416) 845â€"4681. Entrance Exams for Grades 7â€"13/0AC will be held on April 3, 1993. Call Director of Education Bob Williams ~Public education a wise investment By DAVID COONS Special to the Beaver Ttal quality improvement, paradigm shifts, customer responsiveness â€" the language of business in the nineties are critical ingredients for our success in educatâ€" ing the students of Halton. As a Board, we hear the calls for increased quality and lower costs, and we‘re responding. We‘re using these, and other tools, to prepare the students of today for the challenges of tomorrow. But, in the face of constant critiâ€" cism, charges of skyrocketing costs and frequent comparisons to other countries, you have to wonder if pubâ€" lic education is a wise investment in these tough recessionary times. Well, the short answer from me, as Chair of the Board, is "definitely"! The reality is that the people of the Halton Board of Education continue to provide stuâ€" dents with a top quality education at a reasonable cost. Think about it. The cost of educatâ€" ing a student for one year in Halton public schools is considerably less than the cost of daycare and much less than the cost for private schoolâ€" ing. Our Board has a deserved repuâ€" tation for frugality. And that‘s bomne out by the facts. This year our budget expenditure increase of 2% was the lowest in the history of our Board (the resulting mill rate increase of 3.43% is the lowest in over a We use our resources wisely by putting the money where the need is â€" in the schools. As a result, we have one of the lowest ratios of superinâ€" tendentsâ€"toâ€"student population in Ontario. We also have one of the lowest per pupil levels of expenditure for managerial staff of any comparaâ€" ble board. As well, in the face of risâ€" ing energy costs, the Board has an aggressive management program to cut costs. We never take for granted for Oakville and all surrounding We are a coâ€"educational private school Junior Kindergarten to Grade 1 3/0AC. In our small but powerful school, a sense of pride and belonging pervades which empowers our students to face the challenge of personal and academic success. Our highly qualified, experienced teachers are dedicated to helping each student achieve success in a caring, supportive atmosphere. We offer a challenging academic programme for students who wish to maximize their opportunity for acceptance into top Universities. Admission by personal interview and submission of previous academic records. Registrations are now being accepted for September, 1993. School bus service is available ‘Through our the greatest Brampton etc. 337 Trafalgar Road, Oakville Telephone 844â€"0372 areas including Burlington, Milton, Georgetown, Mississauga, Etobicoke, MacLachlan College kids on earth Public education: providing top quality education at a reasonable cost. that the money that funds our schools _ those cuts are made. It‘s popular to comes from local taxpayers, and we â€" use the language of business in talkâ€" take great care to make sure it is ing about school board budgets. spent responsibly and effectively. People tell us to "maximize efficienâ€" And we‘ll continue to work at saving money. We‘re really only at the start of longâ€"term reductions. Of course, we‘re always open to hearing from anyone in the community who has good ideas for saving money. But, we have to be careful about how An alternative to traditional learning Pine School is a private elementary nonâ€"profit school offering a unique program for children with average to aboveâ€"average potential who are experiencing difficulties in learning. At Pine, all students are part of the whole â€" a family environment. In a small, personal and inclusive setting, all students are given the opportunities to experiâ€" What do parents with a bright A.D.H.D. learning disâ€" abled child do when he is not doing well at school? This is a child who struggled to do his best, but could not meaâ€" sure up to his classmates and as a result became frustratâ€" ed, had low selfâ€"esteem and didn‘t like going to school, One solution for our family was to look at the private sector. This was not an easy task. Although our son is an intelligent boy in the aboveâ€"average range, he did not fit into most private school settings due to his learning diffiâ€" culties. We were very fortunate to find Pine School in Burlington. Pine Schooi is not in an ivy covered, stone walled building, but a space within a church. As the saying goes: "You can‘t judge a book by its cover" â€" you have to look furtber than the physical environment to judge Pine ‘\, Ti in / _ M t f P & % y éfl’” ) A f a® CC | / P . t ;/Z;,::. év . P a # ;i 5 ¢ "c’»! ":}/;; }I} 1'14/ | i/ â€" i13 jals !' > lhee > m °2 f’ * m tp MWM WAIT ‘TILL YOU TASTE THE NEXT FEATURED C TASTE OF THE MONTH. . . AND THE NEXT. . . AND THE NEXT. . . AND THE NEXT! ©1993 McDonald‘s Restaurants of Canada Ltd Block your calendar, you reâ€"going to be busy. That‘ s because we‘re featuring a different taste every month. This month, go for the big taste of a Bacon Double Cheeseburger â€" two $ 100% pure Canadian beef patties, a slice of processed . cheddar cheese and the great taste of bacon in every bite. Even tastier as an Extra Value Meal, with Medium Fries and a Medium Soft Drink. Enjoy ‘em all month long. But hurry!! [ Next montHis another great taste! cy" and "reduce production costs" as though we are producing widgets. But we‘re not. Our product is learnâ€" ing and, every day we deal with the very real needs of students. I want to make sure that we continue to balâ€" ance the need for fiscal responsibility ence and participate in fall fairs, drama nights, science fairs, skating, swimming and gymnastic programs. Y The primary goals of Pine School are to assist each student to develop a positive self concept and to nurture the growth of the whole child â€" academically, socially and emotionally, This is achieved through the small class size â€" a maximum of six students per teacher, excellent use of computers and a positive learning environment. In partnership with parents and professionals, the ultiâ€" mate goal is to prepare students for reâ€"entry into the school system. Pine‘s childâ€"centred program provides steps which enables the students to grow so they are happy, confident and better equipped to handle the chalâ€" lenges of high school. For our child, class size combined with supportive, understanding teachers did make a difference.He is strivâ€" ing in his areas of need and is working up to his potential, Most importantly, he feels good about himself and is proud of his accomplishments. Having found Pine School the future definitely looks brighter for our child. The above article was submitted by the parents of a Pine School =._ bp with the need to educate young peoâ€" ple. The kids in our schools today are the leaders and workers and visionarâ€" ies of tomorrow. They are not a prodâ€" uct, not a commodity â€" they are livâ€" ing, breathing people. Our investâ€" ment in their future is one of the most important we can make. Dave Coons is chairman of the Halton Board of Education. f