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SECTION TWO WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15,1987 Enniskillen Students Spend a Day in the Past There was little to smile about here, as teacher Lana Beatty portrays a "strict" schoolteacher from the early 1900s. That's ' nine-year-old Nichola Lloyd who is doing some reading for the class. As many efforts as possible were made 1 to rid students of the conveniences of modern education during the one-day trip to the past last week. • by Rob Savage There's one parental lecture lecture that every youth knows - the one called "Life in the Good Old Days," featuring memories of a time which was much tougher than today. Usually, the lecture drifts to the topic of schooling, with parents recalling a more,strict educational system system than what exists now. It's a lecture which usually usually gets little response from the youngsters. But for the students at Enniskillen Public School, it took on a new meaning last Friday as the institution was converted converted into an old fashioned school house. Classés were modelled to resemble the old schoolroom schoolroom of the 1920's to 1940's, complete with outdated clothes, strict disciplinary teachers and a picture of King George on the wall. Boys and girls were encouraged encouraged to dress for the occasion, occasion, with some young men wearing breeches, ties and a cap, and young women wearing full length dresses. The transformation of the school was in preparation for Education Week (Apr. 26 to May 2), where classes will concentrate on different areas of interest from the early 20th century and classrooms will be converted converted into five theme rooms. Last week's session was a practical warmup to prepare prepare students for the differences differences between the times. The day began with students students walking to school, an unusual trip for about 20 of the youngsters who normally normally take the bus. With their parents' permission, they made the long haul to the school on foot. The beginning of the day was signalled by the ringing of a hand bell. Once assembled assembled in the rooms, students stood to sing "God Save the King." Then classes got down to the nitty-gritty of the old days. For starters, each students' students' hands and nails were checked for cleanliness, and boys were also checked behind the ears. Classroom exercises were cjuite formal and followed followed a precise routine of instructions followed by work exercises written by students, followed by more instructions and so on. Of course, the stern teachers teachers never smiled during the lessons. And when answering answering questions, students were expected to rise and stand to the left of their desk, prefacing each an swer with "Yes, Mister...." or "Yes, Miss....". There were none of the conveniences of the modern modern lesson. No text books were used, only the blackboard and the readers. readers. And each student's work was marked with a red pencil by the teacher.; Photocopiers and electric typewriters were forbidden to teachers, while youngsters youngsters had to accept a lunch hour where milk and juice was not sold at the school. As well, students had to use different methods for packing packing a lunch, since there were no lunch boxes in the good old days. There were also the smaller smaller differences in the classrooms. classrooms. One mathematics class converted back to the imperial system of measurement, measurement, since the Metric System was unknown in the older days. And the troublemakers faced some unusual punishment, punishment, as they were forced to stand with their nose against the blackboard throughout the remainder of a lesson. The schooldays of old only lasted for one day at Enniskillen, but teachers are preparing to dress in old attire once again when education week actually rolls around. Canadian Club Speaker Discusses Role of Film Review Bd. Contrary to popular belief, belief, members of Ontario's film review board do not spend vast amounts of time attacking questionable movies and videos with scissors. scissors. The fact is that out of approximately approximately 4,000 films viewed viewed last year, only three per cent had scenes eliminated eliminated and one per cent failed to receive approval from the Board. These were just a few of the facts outlined April 1st ata meetingoftheBowman- ville Men's Canadian Club. The guest speaker was Anne Jones, the chairman of the Ontario Film Review Board. Mrs. Jones, who was introduced introduced by Garnet Rickard, is a former chairman of the Region of Hamilton Wentworth. In her business career, she was a Chartered Life Underwriter. And, as a politician, she served as alderman alderman and deputy mayor of Hamilton before becoming becoming chairman of the region. Mrs. Jones was appointed chairman of the Ontario Film Review Board in 1986. "Film is a very powerful medium," Mrs. Jones told approximately 200 Canadian Canadian Club members and guests attending this month's annual Ladies' Night evening held in Maple Grove United Church. She added that Ontario was the first province in Canada to concern itself over the impact of film on the public and the predecessor predecessor of the film review board was established in 1911. She told her audience that the 34 members of the review board come from a wide range of backgrounds, both geographically and in terms of their occupations. The group meets in small panels to screen films and make recommendations. Members are appointed for one year terms and the position position is a part time job. She noted that The Theatres Act provides the basis for the film review board's activities. Based on established criteria, the members of the review board rate films in classifications of: Family, Parental Guidance, Adult Accompaniment, and Restricted. Restricted. In certain circumstances, circumstances, some scenes may be cut or films may be rejected. The distributor may appeal these decisions to anothér panel of the Film Review Board and then to the courts. In her remarks, the guest speaker noted that any form of censorship is a sensitive topic, especially when one considers the argument that artistic freedom must be protected. But members of the club were told that the work of the review board is necessary, necessary, especially when one considers the films which exploit themes of sex and violence. Mrs. Jones likened the film board to a jury in that its decisions are based on the judgement of citizens rather than specialists. Quoting from a statement made, by a member of the board, she said: "In a way, it's the very fact that it's democratic and open that it is the safeguard of our freedom." freedom." She urged the audience to enjoy movies and videos and to let the Film Review Board know how they feel about today's visual entertainment. entertainment. by Rob Savage Bowmanville Taxi and the Northumberland- Newcastle School Board will implement an "emergency transportation" transportation" plan for five students students living amidst subdivision subdivision development in Newcastle Village. The development, which runs from the east end of Foster Creek to Ruddell road, has only one exit and forces the five junior kindergarten and kindergarten students students to walk through the construction area. It's a situation which is only temporary, as developers developers are planning to create a second exit from the site and a roadway over Foster Creek which will keep the walking distance short. But construction of the second exit is not scheduled scheduled to be completed until the epd of June and trustees felt a temporary situation should be provided. provided. Board Chairman Bob Willsher assured trustees trustees that the situation was temporary and that there are no fears that busing would be expected expected in the area later on. He said the intent is simply to provide "emergency transportation" transportation" so that the small children don't have to walk around the large trucks which must use the one existing exit. He argued the arrangement arrangement would not be subdivisions should Anne Jones, chairman of the Ontario Film Review Board, was the guest speaker last Wednesday, April 1, during the Bowmanville Men's Canadian Club Ladies' Night. With Mrs. Jones at the podium are, from left: Garnet Rickard, a Canadian Club member who introduced the speaker; Mrs. Jones; Phyllis McGregor, wife of the Canadian Club President; and Don McGregor, President. The Ladies' Night took place at the Maple Grove United Church. More Openings Still Available in Business Upgrading for Adults Emergency Transit Approved by Board needed ifthe second exit from the area existed. "But it isn't there and the situation has to be addressed addressed now," Mr. Willsher Willsher said. "The long-term problem problem is simply not there," he added. Newcastle Trustee David Gray said he was worried that the arrangement arrangement 'might set a precedent for other development development areas. He (reasoned that parents parents moving ; into . new! realize theymay have to drive their i children to school during construction. construction. By providing transportation transportation at some sites, Mr. Gray said the action may seem unfair to parents in other construction areas. "I'd like to see us treating treating all area residents equally," Mr. Gray said. At the same time, Mr. Gray did admit there was a problem with the development development area. He wondered wondered if the board should consider the problems problems more fully when commenting to municipalities municipalities on proposed developments. developments. However, trustees did support the temporary arrangement with Bowmanville Bowmanville Taxi. That arrangement sees the company driving the children to school at a cost of $36 per day. A portion of the costs will be borne by Edvan Real Estate. Estate. These students are among the many adults who have returned to school through the business skills update program offered at Bowmanville High School. The course has been a popular one for the who are not satisfied with past seven years. This year, there's a good enrollment enrollment projected for the fall of 1987 but some spaces are still available for those who wish to register. Approximately 60 students students have signed up for the Bowmanville High School's business skills update program. program. Caroline Naples, business business director at B.H.S., reports reports that some spaces are still available for adult students students who may wish to register register for the classes, which begin in September. "The participants can make an effective transition transition to the labor market," said Ms. Naples, who notes that the courses include not only in-class instruction but also practical work in local offices through a co-op education. education. Business skills update serves as an ideal program for grade 12 or 13 graduates their job potential or for adults who graduated a number of years ago but wish to update their knowledge knowledge and skills of present and future technology. Adults who have not received received their grade 12 diploma diploma may do so through this program. And some credits towards a diploma are allocated allocated to mature students returning returning to school. In Part 1 of business skills update, students take the following subjects: accounting, accounting, business math, business English, keyboarding, and word processing. processing. In Part 2, they study word processing, grade 13 accounting, accounting, marketing, and note-taking. In-class instruction courses take place in the mornings, with with babysitting provided in an adjoining room at a nominal nominal cost. In the afternoon, the co-op portion of the classes takes place, with students required to make their own babysitting arrangements arrangements during the three-hour minimum amount of time spent on the job. Ms. Naples adds that local businesses have been very co-operative in furnishing work-related opportunities for the students. She noted that during the past year, 20 students were enrolled under the job reentry reentry program. This program, program, which is administered by Canada Employment and Immigration, offers financial financial help for students who have been out of the workforce. workforce. It is an offshoot of the business skills update classes and the school is waiting for verification as to whether funding for job re-entry will be available. Students eligible for job reentry reentry education must, however, however, meet certain criteria established by the government. government. Business skills update courses, on the other hand, are open to all qualified students. For further information on job re-entry or business skills update programs, call Caroline Naples at The Bowmanville High School. Prize-Winning Choirs from Hampton Junior Public School At the Oshawtt Kiwnnis Festival, this class at the Hamilton Junior Public School received an "A" award in the firade four choral category. The group is under the direction of Janet Nicholson. Wally Pitt, principal of Hampton Junior Public School is also shown with the students. These singers from the Hampton Junior Public School captured an "A" award at the recent Oshawa Kiwanis Festival. The group was competing in the Junior Choir category for students in grade six and under. With the choir is director Elisabeth Béranger and school principal Wally Pitt.