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Retiring Teacher Discusses Education at Lions (rr . vf ." 'f01 ..Z ' : / Wi : Lions Club President Iain Maciver (right) presented guest speaker, Jack Mun- day, with a gift in appreciation of his talk on "The Direction of Education" at last Monday's Lions meeting. Mr. Munday, a member of the Bowmanville Lions Club, recently retired as head of studentservices atBowmanvillc High School. by Gretchen Ballantyne Concerns about the direction education education has taken today were addressed addressed by the Bowmanville Lions guest speaker at a meeting Monday, August 24. Jack Munday, a retired teacher and member of the Lions Club, explained the difficulties today's youth are facing facing in a highly competitive world where their education may not give them the background they need in order to find employment. "Parents and students are concerned concerned about the future and now one in every four students is registering registering in the advanced level of high school in order to qualify for university. university. Only one in five enrolled ever makes it that far," Mr. Munday told the meeting. Mr. Munday explained that often by the time the students find out they are in the wrong level, due to the difficult difficult work load, they have already failed courses. Some become discouraged discouraged and drop out, others just accept accept they are not smart enough to make'it to university, which is not always always the case. The education system, was revised in 1971 and introduced the credit system system which, Munday says, has caused a loss of class identity. "The students now go from class to class on their own, very few have the same timetables! 1 Iriraddition; all the students going off in different directions directions makes it difficult for teachers to catch attendance problems," said Mr. Munday. An attendance problem at school can continue into the future once the student enters the workforce. He may remain unaware of the value of a good attendance record and discover the hard way, by loss of a job, the neces- . sity of being dependable. Mr. Munday also expressed concerns concerns at the freedom of course selection. selection. He said the final decision lies with the parent but often they do not heed recommendations made by the teachers. A student needs 30 credits to graduate and over the next six years a revision will be implemented whereby a student will need a required required six credits plus 24 options for entrance into a university. "My concern is students may not take courses that will be important to post graduate study or employment," employment," said Mr. Munday. "It means the guidance departments will just have more work to make sure the students students get what they need out of high school." Mr. Munday did have praise for today's students, "Students are better than ever these days. They are able to think through problems more clearly and discuss them with greater ease. They are more interested in the future and are buckling down.'. He admitted schools are definitely turning out a good product but his concerns with the education system " are not dispelled by end results. The students who don't make it all the way through high school or leave without a proper education are examples of a system that has room for improvement. improvement. r ONLY BOWMANVILLE OSHAWA DODGE DEALER KlXGY AR MOTORS LTD. 14?8 KING ST t OSHAWA 723-1175 723-1 176 4--1 WUML * 1 MV AN 1 8 IS •> *v-| A as NOW OPEN SATURDAYS! Come see: Robert Bennett. Ron Peters. Lyle Smith. Terry Peters or Ted Whiting. Ask your neighbor why they bought their new car Iront Kmgvar Motors Police Notebook September....The beginning beginning of a new year for those of us who work in the school system, and it comes not a moment too soon for most parents. Although we love our children dearly, it is usually with a sigh of relief that we wave them goodbye for their first day at school. Closing the door, you can now look forward to some well-earned peace and quiet and relax with the knowledge that your child will be well taken care of by the school and its many support support services. When talking about support support services, one of the most important is the transporting transporting of children to and from school. Ensuring their safety en route is the responsibility responsibility of many people, from members' of school boards, bus companies, companies, and police forces to the general driving public. Your children are in good hands when they ride the school bus. Bus drivers are well trained and very conscientious conscientious about their important important responsibilities. School bus drivers' skill and the design of the school bus make this vehicle one of the safest on the road. Of course it needs to be safe because the cargo is precious precious and of value beyond price. But the school bus driver needs your help in keeping the children in their care safe. Here are the rules you should follow when dealing with school buses: RULES FORTHE DRIVER (including cyclists) Because school buses carry such a valuable cargo there are strict traffic laws to follow when approaching them. The school bus stopping stopping law • applies everywhere in Ontario regardless regardless of the posted speed limit. Drivers meeting a stopped school bus with red lights flashing must stop before before reaching the bus. The only time this rule does not apply is when the roadway is divided by a median strip. A median strip is a physical barrier or an unpaved strip of ground. A good example of this kind of roadway would be Manning Road in Whitby between Anderson and Brock and Harwood Avenue Avenue in Ajax, south of the 401. Drivers following or about to overtake a stopped school bus with red lights , flashing must stop at least 20 metres before reaching the bus. In this case because because you are travelling in the same direction as the bus there is no exception when the road is divided. In both cases (meeting or following) following) drivers must not proceed until the bus resumes resumes motion or the lights have stopped flashing. Conviction for failure to stop when required carries a fine of $100 to $500 for a first offence; for each subsequent subsequent offence a fine of $250 to $1,000 or imprisonment imprisonment for up to six months or both. In every case there is an assessment of six demerit demerit points. Please be careful and patient patient when around school buses. No one likes to be stuck behind one and it's understandable that you I, would want to take any opportunity opportunity you can to get by. Part of our duties in Community Community Services is to inves- I tigate drivers reported for For All Your Fall Cooking and Baking Come to Ye Olde Health Shoppe • Bulk Spices • Flours • Nuts and Raisins • Glazed Fruit 116 King St. W. Bowmanville Telephone 623-6222 [.CRACKED WHEAT illegally passing school buses. It's incredible to discover discover the risks some drivers will take in their efforts to get by the bus. We've even had reports of motorists passing stopped school buses by driving along the shoulder of the highway. Because of this kind of dangerous driving, we teach children to look for traffic before stepping off the bus, as well as before crossing the road! Sometimes when approaching approaching a school bus you will suddenly notice that the flashing red lights have been activated. Don't panic if you are too close to stop. The bus driver is trained to activate the lights as he or she approaches the pick-up or drop-off point as a warning warning that the bus is about to stop. It is not until the bus has actually stopped that it becomes illegal to pass. Of course, a defensive driver will look well ahead, and on approaching a school bus that appears to be slowing down for a stop will be prepared prepared to stop also. When on a major highway such as Hwy. 2 make sure you still obey the stopping rules. Remember, just about all of Hwy. 2 is not divided divided by a median strip and no matter how many traffic lanes there are between you and the bus you must stop. Many complaints are received aboutviolationsof the school bus stopping law on that highway in particular, particular, right across the region. On occasion you may see a school bus stopped, lights not flashing, but picking up or dropping off children. This is because there are traffic lights in the vicinity or the area is sign posted as a school bus loading zone. Under these circumstances the bus driver does not use the lights and you may pass, but with care. RULES FOR THE PARENT AND CHILD If your children ride the school bus, make sure they know the basic safety rules for bus riding. The rules are vital to safety. Be aware that a lot of noise or bad behaviour behaviour can be very distracting distracting to the school bus driver. Accidents have been caused due to the fact that the driver was not able to fully concentrate on the job at hand. The Ministry of Education regulations state that é'iery pupil is responsible responsible toltHe principal, of,the school for,.his oj;. her conduct conduct while travelling on the school bus. Bus transportation transportation is a privilege, not a right. If a student's privilege is suspended due to bad behaviour, parents are responsible for the transportation of their child. The following are 10 basic rules for your child to follow when using the school bus. Make sure they are aware of them. 1. ) Get to the pick up spot in plenty of time (running for the bus could be very dangerous) and stay off private private property while waiting. waiting. 2. ) Enter the bus in single file. Do not push. 3. ) Take your seat promptly and remain seated. 4. ) Never throw things on the bus or out of the windows. windows. YWCA has New Classes For Kids In response to requests, the YWCA in Bowmanville is offering more programs for children. Babysitter training is à valued course as it prepares prepares girls and boys 12 years and older to assume the responsibility of child care. The program teaches safety, first aid, child play and bathing and feeding of infants. Parents may be assured assured of a dependable, well-informed sitter, who graduates from this course. A kids' club for 6 to 11 years old is designed to create an atmosphere of fun and sharing experiences. Participants learn crafts, games, cooking and prepare for special occasion parties. parties. Karate, a children's club for young people ages 8 to 16 will help teach self-discipline, self-discipline, build self confidence confidence and improve coordination coordination balance and attention attention span. These new or improved improved skills greatly help participants' self-image. As well, pre-school gym programs programs are available for wee ones from 12 months to five years. Public registration began Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28. Pre-registration Pre-registration for all YWCA programs programs is at the Bowmanville office, 80 King St. W. Call 623-3664 for further details. Activities arc available available for all ages and stages. 5. ) Keep aisles clear. 6. ) Keep windows closed unless unless driver gives permission. permission. 7. ) Never put hands, arms or head out of the window. 8. ) Refrain from loud or boisterous behaviour. 9. ) No eating, drinking, or smoking on the bus. 10. ) Be careful when you leave the bus. Look for traffic. traffic. Let's work together, and treat the school bus with the respect it deserves. Remember. Our future is riding on it! Section Two The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville. September 2. 1987 9 Old Schools are the Theme Of Latest Exhibit at Museum The Bowmanville museum's latest exhibit. "A New Lesson About Old Schools", will give museum visitors the opportunity to re-live the early school days of Bowmanville almost 100 years ago." An assembly of photographs, photographs, attendance ledgers, textbooks, desks (from Bow- manvillc Central Public School) and lesson books (1839), arc on display to offer insights and spark memories of the old days. There are several specially specially enlarged original photographs in the collection collection revealing the many faces in a class of students. Some children would probably probably be helping in the fields were it not for the inconvenience inconvenience of school. Every face conveys a story and you can read them quite well in the enlarged pictures. The exhibit includes includes photographs of the Bowmanville Boys' Training Training School. 1937: Central Public School's Facade, the Bethany School and a assortment assortment of other vivid images images from the past. The exhibit officially opens September 5, and will run until Scptember30. 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