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: (416) 576-3111 Education The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, November 4,1992 9 Patriotic Poems by Kirby Students Timely for Constitution Vote Happenings This Week at B.H.S. DEL DYKSTRA OgCan Financial corporation 571-2880 (office) or 623-1249 (res.) Are You B.H.S. Illiterate? Day = Professional Activity Day; P.D. Our school system offers many Day = Professional Development benefits in our society but unfortu- Day; 1B1,4A1.0A1 - types of cours- nately, as has been pointed out many es - the first number indicates the year times, it's not perfect. Among the not of the course (eg. 1 = Grade 9, 0= so great aspects is the astonishing OAC), the letter tells you the level of number of students who graduate the course (A=advanced, G=general, from high school without being able B=basic), the last number tells you to read. My research reveals that one how many credits you will earn with of the main contributors to this failure this course; OAC = Ontario Academic of our schools is the insane number of Credit - you need six of these to go to initials used on a daily basis. Even our University; H.W. = homework - com own Bowmanville High School seems to be a breeding ground for everybody's everybody's worst, enemy, the acronym. Sure initials can be great, but everything everything in moderation! Test yourself with the following paragraph to discover discover if you too are B.H.S. illiterate. Last week at B.H.S. something a little bit different happened. We had a P.A. day on a Thursday. Now this was a P.A. day, not to be confused with a P.D. day, held to educate our teachers about the environment. For the students students it was time for a little R & R. This was A-O-K with us because it made T.G.I.F. come A.S.A.P. Whether Whether you are a part of a 1A1, 4B1, or OA1 class, a day off school gets an A+. For those of us taking OACs, as well as for the other students, it was a much needed break used exclusively for H.W. With all those ISUs to do that must follow MLA standards, we keep busy. Perhaps soon we will be able to look back at our OSRs and get our OSTs and laugh because they are all in the past. Then we will know that all our work was not for nothing because because we have received our OSSDs. Then all our teachers,, who are members members of the O.S.S.T.p., as well as the V.P.s, who think they're V.I.P.s, will cbngratulate us because we're Grads of B.H.S. And as we proudly wear the acronym-of our school's name on our backs, we will all be thankful that we did not attend Appleville Secondary School! If that paragraph seemed confusing you must take care to cure yourself. It can be done by paying careful attention attention to the following translation: P.A. monly used in overcrammed date books; ISU = Independent Study Unit - for many senior level courses this is a requirement; MLA = Modem Language Language Association; OSR = Ontario Student Record - a file containing your report cards and school pictures from kindergarten on; OST = Ontario Student Transcript - a record of all the courses you've taken and your marks; OSSD = Ontario Secondary School Diploma - it's what you get when you graduate from high school; O.S.S.T.F. = Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Teachers' Federation; V.P. = Vice-Principal - enough said. In other news, the Suicide Preven tion Assembly was held this week. On Friday we will have the famous yearbook yearbook assembly in which Mr. Essex and Mr. Tansley will make an appearance. appearance. Mr. Essex says of his upcoming performance "It will be embarrassing but spectacular." Sounds like a hit to me. The auditions have started for this year's school play. The play, written by Neil Simon, is called Rumours. It will be presented in April from Wednesday the 21st to Saturday the 24th. Ms. Lawrence, one of the directors directors of the production, says that the play is hilariously funny! In sports this week our Girls' Basketball Basketball teams played against O'Neill Collegiate. The Midget and Junior teams won their games. The Midget Boys' Volleyball team also won their 10 team tournament. The cross-, country, tennis and boys' soccer teams have wound up their seasons. The Boys' Volleyball playoffs are being being held this week so "Good Luck!" Written by L.B.R. (= Lisa Bryn Rundle) Pines Senior Public School Report October was another busy month at The Pines being filled with sports, trips, dances and, as always, classes! Both staff and students were sorry to have to bid a very fond farewell to Mrs. Lois Sunstrum, our. Head Secretary Secretary at The Pines since the school opened eighteen years ago! Mrs. Sun- strum has chosen to transfer to Vincent Vincent Massey Public School in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Her warmth and caring for the students, her ready smile and her invaluable assistance in all aspects of staff and student life at The Pines will be greatly missed. We wish her much happiness in her ne\v school. Staff and students give a hearty welcome and congratulations to the new Head Secretary at The Pines, Mrs. Colette Trudeau. Mrs. Trudeau's expertise and her knowledge of The Junk Art Workshop Held at B.S.P.S. Elementary school teachers from the Northumberland and Newcastle Newcastle Board of Education participated in a Junk Art workshop last Tuesday during their Professional Activity Day. Several other woik- shops, all focused on the environment, were held at Bowmanville Senior Public School. ROYAL LEPAGE Bus: (416)576-5544 Tor: (416) 686-6427 Fax: (416) 576-5661 Res: (416) 263-2680 Pines have combined to make the transition a smooth one. The • Grade eight students had a great time at Camp Tawingo. It snowed the second day which only added to the fun! Snowball fights were intermingled with hikes to Eagle Mountain, survival games and skills, camp crafts and outdoor education. Everyone agreed that it was a highly educational and entertaining week! Hallowe'en was celebrated at The Pines with a pumpkin decorating contest contest and a dance after school on Friday, Friday, October 30. Each class selected a "carving committee" for the pumpkin contest and the results were excellent! The judges from Clarke High School did a great job judging the entries under under the different categories. The Hallowe'en Hallowe'en dance was a "howling" success success with many students getting into the "spirit" of things by dressing up. Morticia and Gomez made a special visit. The wicked witch from Snow White was there to frighten everyone. The cheerleader, monsters and hippies pranced and danced in front of the panel of judges. Interim report cards are scheduled to be sent home on Thursday, November November 5 with parent interviews being held that same night and the following day. Friday is a regular school day. and classes will be held for all students. students. . q j ,j ,i , ( yd i r>. i , ', 8 In .ij'pprts, ,The:.,flipes j Panther, ha^' been on the victory' prbwf again! Our Harrier teams competed in the Rotary Park and Trinity College competitions this month and brought honours to the school in both runs. The grade seven boys' team consisting of Dan MacDonald, MacDonald, Steve Barber, John Armishaw and Ryan Muizelaar were champions, at both the Rotary Park and Trinity College events. The individual results at Rotary Park were as follows: 1st Dan MacDonald, 2nd Steve Barber, 3rd John Armishaw, and 5 th Ryan Muizelaar. Other members of the grade seven team were Chris Davis, Vince Norton, Kevin Kennedy and Steve Grant. Jenny Ellis placed first in the grade eight girls' run at the Rotary Park event. Other members of the grade eight teams were: Girls - Diane Jenkins, Jenkins, Gillian Lucy. Boys - Jason McLean, Ricardo MacLean, Bryan. Landry, Matt Staley and Jeff Parry. At the Trinity College competition, the above-mentioned grade seven boys' team came first with individual, platings by Dan Macdonald (2nd) and Steve Barber (3rd). Erin Muizelaar placed second in the grade eight girls' individual run. Congratulations are extended extended to all team members for their excellent display of skill and sportsmanship.. sportsmanship.. Both boys and girls - volleyball teams have been busy practising and playing in inter-school tournaments. We wish them luck in their continuing schedule and will report more about them in the next edition. ' Anne McFadden Students at Kirby Centennial School composed patriotic poems last month for Constitution Week at the school. The best seven poems were selected to be entered in a Canada-wide "Pledge to Canada" contest. contest. The Grade One class is pictured here with a cake in honor of Canada's 125th Birthday. The seven students (standing at back), whose work was selected for the contest are: Brandon Hills; Jeremy Clay; Shawn Schillings; Kimberly Morrison; Natasha Hills; Tracy Schillings; and Anthony Bier. Poet's Corner at Senior Public School Poem Walking Alone If you walk alone at night Watch out you may receive a fright On Hallowe'en the witch's walk The bats are flying in a flock If you walk alone at night Watch out you may receive a fright Keep watch for ghosts and ghouls While your blood drips in pools If you walk alone at night Busy Times for Students at St. Stephen's ; Greetings and salutations from St. Stephen's Secondary. We've been kept busy over the last few weeks. Our first two dances, held on September 18th and October 29, 1992, were roaring successes. This year's student council had alot to do with it. They're totally dedicated to their fellow students. , .^Showing Hallowe'en spirit, many studpnts, dressed., .up, in : their„fayorite attire. In the'costumqcontest,. the ,win- j nërs Àyere a bumble bee, Craig Silk, and Winnie-thc-Pooh Jessica Ward. In time for Hallowe'en, the annual selling of ghost-o-grams went very well. Proceeds go towards our Prom, money well spent! For a blast into the past, SSSS . went on our "annual" trip to Stratford. This year, the play performances were Romeo and Juliet and HMS Pinafore. Both were excellent. Taking a stroll through the community community of SSSS, many activities are happening. happening. A typical student can pick his or her choice of clubs - year book, music ministry, student council, OS- AID (Ontario Students Against Impaired Impaired Driving). All have been going smoothly. Recently, OSAID held an assembly assembly in school. On Friday, October 9, '92, OSAID introduced its committee and its objectives. Michelle Aylward, one of the two presidents, wants to drive home the message "Arrive Alive - Don't Drink and Drive." It sounds like a pretty good message to me. On Tuesday, October 20, 1992, a lively debate was held concerning the Referendum. Mr. Hamilton of the 'Yes' committee and Mr. Garbo of the 'No' committee, stated their opinions and reasons to the senior students. Their message was to vote carefully. Another piece of sound advice is to the grade 9's - have a great year by' getting involved. To the seniors (the cream of the crop) - let's make this our. best year yet! Mandy Hollis Watch out you may receive a fright The vampires will suck your blood While ugly creatures rise from the mud If you walk alone at night Watch out you may receive a fright Walk alone if you dare And feel the unseen eyes that stare. by Melanie Scott The Cemetery In the cemetery all is still; it seems no one is there. Then creeping from the shadows comes a Stephen King creation It's a big, black and scary: like a giant in the night. It's creeps along the graves quiet as can be. Then a howling can be -heard from far off in the trees. Suddenly all is still again and not a sound is heard. By: Melanie Scott Dance at B.S.P.S. One of the many events at Bowmanville Bowmanville Sr. Public School is that of the dance program. j Mrs. Sponders a grade 7 Jeachér has been leading the Greek, Egyptian dancing. Right now the 26 students' who attend are learning the jive and line dancing at lunch. ing place throughout the week. On Friday there was a 'Monster Mash' dance in the big gym, where the students students danced to the 'Monster Mash' song that they had learned in their gym classes. There was also a "Pumpkin "Pumpkin Contest", in which classes won points for the scariest, most life-like, and most original pumpkins carved. The students were asked to vote for their favorites with pennies which will be given to U.N.I.C.E.F. As Friday was a 'Spirit Day', the students dressed with a funny hair-do, decorated decorated clothes, or in black and white to get houseleague points. Also points were given to students who had purchased U.N.I.C.E.F. buttons from Mme. Ro- manchuk, (for SI.00 each). Everyone was 'in the spirit' and had lots of fun. Kathryn Tait 7 Superstitious Hallowe'en things 1. a black cat crosses your path 2. walking under a ladder 3. breaking a mirror 4. going past a cemetery without - ... V .holding your breath ii 15.'stepping on a crack . 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