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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 4, 1974 Section Two Service Stressed in B.H.S. Guidance Dept. by Jean Ahlvik' The sign on the door of the guidance office at B.H.S. reads, "We try to see things from another'l point of view". For Dave schwalm, te personable Head of the Gui- dance Department, these words have wide ranging implications. He sees the function of his department as "service". But, this does not mean the student is served exclusively. In some schools. students receive intensive personal counselling and the guidance department becomesa sort of refuge from the pressures of the system. Mr. Schwalm does not endorse this role for guidance. He wants to serve the whole school community - staff, students, administration and parents. Most of the students who see Mr. Schwalm are seeking help with some academic problem. Even if the difficulty seems to be a personality conflict with a partcular teacher, the stu- dent is not encouraged to use the guidance department strictly as a place to let off steam. After the interview, each student is requested to take some positive action to resolve his problem. - MIXED A RE WHA7 YOUH/AV, W/EN T/HE K/S AS/( YOI FOR TEI 8UCKS TO WUVA FA;M'X ER PAY /FTFc BOB'STOWING 24-HOUR SERVICE MECHANICAL REPAIRS PHONE 723-6624 R. R. 3 - Bowmanville Usually the student is in the uidance office because lie esitates to tell the teacher that be is annoyed or frustrat- ed. Mr. SchwaIm's first chore is to develop the student's self-confidence to the place where he will make the move and approach the teacher. If the student can talk to the teacher, a public relations mission bas been served. The teacher is often surprised and pleased that the student cared enough to confront the pro- blem, and matters can usually be solved there. If the inter- view goes badly though, Mr. Schwalm invites both parties to his office to talk things over. "I serve as a mirror in this dialogue," says Mr. Schwalm. He will only interrupt to clarify a point. Obviously, this follow-up interview cannot take place unless the student bas report- ed the results of the first interview. Mr. Schwalm feels the student must take this res ponsibility of reporting back. In fact, this is one of the most interesting features of the guidance program; stu- dent responsibility is con- stantly stressed. Mr. Schwalm sees the lack of attitude training as one of the major failings of contem- porary education. Students are rarely given the opportun- ity to make serious decisions for themselves, and they are seldom allowed to experience the full consequences of their actions. Too many students drift along without making any active ositive decisions about their Ces. Parent education is another area that the guidance de- partment stresses. When a student wants to drop a subject, the parent if informed fully of the recommendations of the guidance counsellor and the teacher .involved. How- ever, parent information and consultation is only one step along the road Mr. Schwalm would like to follow. He feels too many parents find the world of their teen- agers so foreign both socially and educationally that they tend to rely too heavily on the school. A "guidance night" is being nlanned for Darents, Remember the deadline for mailing your dates cards Winning 4-Yr-Old Holstein at Royal Winter Fair Theynor Ha gen Cindy, first prize four-year-old Holstein at the Royal Winter Fair, Toronto, is shown with owner T. RobertFlett, Oshawa, Ontario. Presenting the ribbon is Brenda Trask, Alma, the Ontario Dairy Princess for 1974-5. with a panel, film and discussion groups. He feels that all parents would benefit from this evening even if it merely serves to reinforce them in their style of parent- hood. Another aspect of the gui- dance program Mr. Schwalm is interested in is group Î uidance. If timetabling is easible next year, first year students will get a compulsory 10 or 15 week course to help orient them to high school and discuss socialization pro- blems. In subsequent years, this program couîd be follow- ed wifb second and third year courses in self-awareness, while a fourth year course in career planning could be instituted. Mr. Schwalm points out that this could Newtonvlle A meeting of the Ratepayers of Newtonville was held in Community Hall, Tuesday night, to discuss the new street lights. Unfortunately, only about a third of the ratepayers were present, to sign their approval for these lights, so it will be necessary to have a house to bouse canvass. De- tails will be given, and stimulate students into mak- ing mature decisions and doing some seious thinking about their futures. It would also acquaint the students with guidance services and dispel the notion that the guidance office is where one turns for help in a crisis. Liaison with the elementary schools is another function of the guidance department. The whole department meets with the teac ers of the feeder schools to go over the 'Pro- gramme of Studies' booklet. The grade eight teachers can then help their students choose courses. A special booklet has been prepared for the grade eight students which is easier to read and bas more pictures. They have also planned a grade eight parents and students nigli iJanuary for meeting thetechers and explaining the high school If these responsibilities sound huge, Mr. Schwalm is also interested in returning to the classroom next year to spend som'e of his time teaching English. He feels that classroom contact is essential to keeping in touch with the problems of educa- tion. Mr. Schwalm came to B.H.S. last November from Toronto. He enjoys his work here and feels that the atmosphere at the school encourages everyone, teacher and student alike, to do bis best. For better service: " make sure cards and parcels are addressed correctly and legibly " show apartment numbers and street names in full " indicate the postal code " make sure you apply sufficient postage and wrap parcels correctly " and finally make sure you remember the mailing deadlines: " before December 13th for out-of-town. " before December 17th for in-town. 0I*. Canada Post Bryce S.Mackasey, Mi Postes Canada ster Bryce S M ee signatures requested, at this time. Tuesday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. F. Gilmer were Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Rowe, of Janetville. Friday evening, a stag party was held by Officers and staff of the O.P.P. Detachment at Newcastle, including some high ranking officers of the Peterborougl Headquarters, in honor of their retiring Caretaker, Mr. Jim Adams of Newtonville. He was present- ed with a lovely wrist-watch, and best wishes extended for many happy and healthy years of enjoyable retirement. Mr. and Mrs. George Kim- ball of Newcastle were Thurs- day evening visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Phil Gilmer and family. There were 7½2 tables in play at the Card Party in Community Hall Friday even- ing with these winners: High lady-Carol Stapleton, Low lady-Mrs. Iva Farrow, Hi h man-R. Yeo, Low man-Charlie Ross, 50-50 Draw-Carol Sta- pleton. U.C.W. met in the Sunday School hall, on Wednesday evening, Nov.27, with an attendance of 24 members. President Olive Henderson welcomed everyone and open- ed with a poem, and the singing of "An Evening Pray- er", followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. Minutes of revious meeting were read y Secretary Shirley Stapleton and also the financial report, which included satisfactory receipts from our recent Bazaar. Reports from the Sunshine Committee were heard and plans for the coming wedding were discussed. 12 boxes of warm clothing were shipped to Rev. Ludford on Christian Island and a letter of appreci- ation was read, from him, on their receipt. A motion was passed the same slate of officers remain for another year, with the addition of the names of Lena Clysdale and Carole Gardner, to the Social Functions Committee, replac- ing the two no longer witb us. Mrs. Iva Farrow agreed to act as Convenor of the December group. Christmas meeting will be held Dec. il and instead of an exchange of gifts members agreed to give cash donations, to be used to purchase gifs for shut-ins. Amelia Lancaster and Acey Farrow agreed to act as a Committee in charge of this, and members are to bring names to the next meeting, to assist in this work. A donation of Christmas treats is to be made to the Sunday School, also a $10 donation towards Christmas decorations for the church. An invitation to the Oshawa Presbyterial to hold a supper meeting here, next October, was agreed on, at Rev. Montgomery's suggestion. The Devotional was in charge of Ive Bouglhen, assisted by C eryl Reid, Carole Gardner, Amelia Lan- caster and Mrs. Montgomery. A table of hand-made Christ- mas decorations was display- ed by Carole Gardner, andthis part of the meeting closed with a hymn, and the Benedic- tion, after which lunch was served. Supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Graham, Newcastle, on Friday, included Mr. and Mrs. Vance Cooper, of Osh- awa, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kimball, Newcastle, Mrs. Jack Kimball, and Mr. and Mrs. F. Gilmer. Later, they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Martin Bowmanville, and Mr. Jack Kimball, and an evening of card playing was enjoyed by all. A dance, under the auspices of the Hall Committee was held Saturday evening, in Community Hall. Mr. and-Mrs. Wallace Bou- ghen were among those at- tending a family party in Orono Oddfellows' Hall, Sat- urday evening, sponsored by Mr. and Mrs.Russell Suteliffe. Mrs. V. Bourgerie has gone to Oshawa, to stay with ber daughter, for te winter monthis. Commencement Exercises were held in Clarke High School, Saturday evening, Nov. 30. Grade 12 students from this are, receiving their Secondary School Diplomas were: Penny Webster, Tom Nicholls, Irene Vogels, Doug Henderson, Dwight Searle, Carol Henderson, Connie Rue ger, Cindy Elliott, Susan ReidRodney Payne, Peter Campbell. Irene Vogels received the Trophy Award for Sportsman- shi among girls. June Kim- ba received the Medal for Junior Girl Runner-up (track) and Connie Ruegger received the Medal for Senior Girl Runner-up (track). Secondary School Honor Graduation Diplomas were received by Judy Brown, Jennifer Payne and Margo Payne. Our congratulations to all these successful young people. Rev. Montgomery's Sunday morning topic was "The Word of God," and the choir's offering was "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Schei- der, of Pontypool, were Sun- day dinner guests with Mrs. Winnie Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Mer- rill and son, Ken, of Wark- worth, were supper guests, Sunday with Mrs. Bea JOnes. Orienteering World Champion Staying Here by Jean Ahlvik aged" to play hockey. Mr. Gunnar Ohland, 27, is one of Ohland began by joining one of four members of the world the country's numerous pri- champion Swedish orienteer- vate clubs at the age of nine. ing relay team. He bas derived great pleasure He is presently spending from the sport over the years, three months in Canada to findinà it the perfect way tg draw maps for Canadian combine exercise, skill testing orienteering clubs. One of the and a love of nature. areas he is charting is in the To keep in sbape, the wiry Ganaraska Forest. While in Swede runs 12 miles each day, the area he is staying with six days a week. Lars Carlson of Wellington St. He qualified for the Swedish in 4owmanville who is also an national team thîs summer orienteering enthusiast. HiS because he runs consistently trip is being sponsored by wcll in races. Perhaps it is bis Silva Ltd. who manufacture scientific training (HÉ is a compasses for orienteering maths and physies specialist, In Sweden, there is parental in training to be a teacher.) pressure to do orienteering in but be rarely makes a mistake much the same way as young in compétition. Orienteering Canadian boys are "encour- requires accurate map read- ing, wise judgement, and fast legs. Although Mr. Ohland is very modest about his accom- plishménts, he obviously ha these qualities in sufficient de' gree to make him a world chamption. Asked what he tnougnt o Canadian girls, he just shook his head. 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