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12 - Omno WeeklyTlmes, WednesdayApril 22, 1998 E SCc/zod Newtoldb Pbflc School NMw Cbie ,Hgh School New Pam Anderson works closely with her Co-operative- Education employer Barb King at Homestead Hilîs Equestrian Fan. Co-operative, Education News Spring is a busy- time in Co-operative Education as second semester students are well underway i their place- ments around the communi- ty whlle the 1998-99 students are eagerly preparing for comn- petitive interviews for next year. Interview skilà are prac- tised, and resumes and appli- cation letters are polished lime and lime again in hopes of meeig the standards of prospective employers. Staff and students alike are busy recrulting new employers as well as reassurlng current employersof how valuable their involvement in the pro- gram is to the young people of Clarke High School. Tlhe stu- dents are very fortunate that 50 many local businesses support the co-op program. A student can explore almost any career possible witbun aur own Clarke community. Animal Health Care co-op placements are very popular amongst the students at Clarke High School.Newcastle Veterinarian Clinic, Bowmanville Veterinarian Clinic, Homestead Hilîs, The Clarington Anim al Shelter, Jungle, Cat World, Bowmanville Zoo and s everal area fanns tswine, dairy, beel) aIl participate ini the co-op program. This semester Jessica Chlddenton is co- oping at the Newcastle Vet Clinlc where she gains a wide range of experlences such as assisting with surgery, (p)re and-post routines), analysing blood tests, preparhng vacci- nations, observing routine checkups, and general care of the animals in the cllnic. Justin Malley Is a integral part of the team at Jungle Cat World where he is involved in the feedlng and caring of many large cats. Spring means winter dlean-up of shelters and enclosures in preparation for a busy tourist season just ahead. Pam Anderson works closely with employer, Barb Kng, at Homestead Hilîs Equestrian Farmn where she is improving her training techniques as well as leanning all about the management of 1a riding/trainîng operation. She hopes ta one day own her own horse stable. The co-op pro- gram is worklng because of the tremendous support from our comniunity co-op employ- ers. Thank you Clarke com- munity! If you have any questions about the co-operative edu- cation program please call the school at 987-4771. PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Later this month we will celebrate Natf'flal Volunteers Week. Pleasr join me in thankung the many parents who contnibute many extras to Newtonville P.S. Valued contributions include volun- teering in the classroom, transporting students, orga- nizing and asslsting with spe- clal events, aifranging and providlng school lunches, helping at the arena and at the swimmlng pool. Special thanks go to the parents who serve in the School Council. At this time I wish to thank the Parent Fundraising Commlttee from past years. The balance of the money lefi ini their account was used to buy some new teaml shirts and to complete recent upgrades ta the gynlnasium. With this-support added ta funding from a central Board fund, 4 new basketball back- stops have been installed. GRADE 3 TESTING The students in grade three will be mnvolved in two different testing situations this year. During the week of April 27th, the children will wiite a mathematics test for the Board. This test wîll not generate scores for the indi- vidual children. 1During the week of May 25th, the children will be involved in the 5-day long assessment by the Educational Quality and Accountability Office (Provincial Level). This will produce an individual report for each child tested as well as a summary report for the school. During these times it is even more, Important for the children ta be well rested and ready ta work in order ta Reach Wrap-up Academic excellence is alive and well at Clarke Hlgh School as demonstrated by theSchool Reach Tearns. The senior and intermediate teams competed against- much larger schools such as O'Neill C.V.I. and Eastdale of Oshawa, Courtice S.S. and Bowmanvllle H.S. The Intermediate teara of Caroline Barber, Peter Etinanskle, Wil Lofgren, Ryan McCracken, Erin McGlinn, and Kyle Tate did qite well considerung that they were aIl flrst time teamn memibers. The Senior Teani of Richard Perry, Deepak Angl, Grant Esler, Julie Ha rper, and Ben Hoslik had a tremendous season -flnlshing their league play w ith 13 wlns, 2 lasses and a tie. Clarke and Bowmanville fin- ished the seasan in a tie for first place and had a playoff game ta decide the overal wlnner; unfortunately Clarke narrowly lost and Just mnissed enterlng the Provincial playoffs. Well done Clarke. do their best. Additional information is being and will be sent home ta the parents of the grade three children. STUDENT SUCCESSES From Mr. Kribs' GR. 5/6 Class On the Great Canadian Geography Challenge test, sponsored by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Devon H. came in flrst, Jessica C. came ini sec- ond and Jamie H. came in Leaf d isease (continued tram page 11) ment may also include tîmely application af a broad spec- trum fungîcide ta suspend the progression of leaf ýdiseases during this formative stage. Dr. Smid's invalvement in LeaDD, beginning this year, will help the directorate's effort ta deliver- a nationally consistent message about the management of cereal leaf diseases and ta address Ontario cereal growers' infor- mation needs. "We're pleased that an Ontario disease spe- cialist lias jainied LeaDD ta promaote auir educationial activities even miiorebral, said Ted Labuni, Directorate memiber framii Novartis Crop Protection, which is helping ta pravide communications and financial support ta LeaDD, members' activities. SThe plant disease special- ists wha comprise the Cereal Leaf Disease Directorate rep- resent the agriculture depart- third. Congratulations toalal. BICYCLE SAFETY As the season'for biklng 15 rapidly approaching, we would lîke to take this oppar- tunity ta remind ail parents of the need for familles ta teach and practice safe blcyclung rules. Our local police recom- mend that chlldren below grade four do not ride their bikes ta school wlthout an adult accompaniment. Parents need ta check their children's bike helmets. If they no longer fit or are cracked/splît, the helmets need ta be replaced., ments in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Agriculture and Agri-' Food Canada Cereal Researchi Centre in Winnipeg. Its educational activities are supparted with help from Novartis Crop Protection. The Directorates objective is ta assist growers, through education and awareness, ta contrai cereal leaf diseases that cause crop loss and profit erasian in their operation. Growers should contact their extension representatives to obtain a copy of the Best Management Practices Fact sheet produced by LeaDD members. For further information, please-contact the following LeaDD members: Sustainable Produiction Branch Ridgetown Callege of Agriculftural phane: (306) 787-4671, fax: (306) 787-0428. Technology, University of Guelph phone: (519) 674- 1633, fax: (519) 674-1600 <~f I ~ eWedding Cakes ~. 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