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Christmas Concert Presented by Ontario Street Public School Ontario Street Public School presented its annual Christmas Concert at the Bowmanville High School auditorium last Tuesday, December 13th. There were performances from each of the classrooms, as well as the choirs and recorder ensemble. This photo shows some of the kindergarten students, equipped with chef's hats, performing a number which describes how to make a salad. Pines Senior Public Happenings Trade Related Positions Now Available with Tech Horizons The Durham College North Campus Campus (Uxbridge) has partnered with Magna International to deliver a Technical Horizons Program for individuals individuals wishing to be employed in trade-related positions or manufacturing manufacturing positions. The Technical Horizons Program features career assessment, job search techniques, blueprint reading, technical technical math, communications and computer computer literacy and on-site at the Uxbridge Uxbridge Campus. At Magna, participants will acquire statistical process control (SPC) and team problem problem solving skills in an industrial setting. setting. The start date for this program is January 23, 1995. To be eligible, participants participants must be receiving Unemployment Unemployment Insurance benefits. The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, December 21, 1994 13 Students Receive Youth Appreciation Awards Students and staff at The Pines have been very busy with both academie academie and extra-curricular activities this month. Peer Helpers This month the Peer Helpers, under under the guidance of Mrs. Gibson, conducted a "Thumbs Down to Violence" Violence" campaign and sold white ribbons ribbons to staff and students on December December 6. The origin of this day was studied as a day to mourn the use of violence in our society. The proceeds will be donated to Denise House. A food-toy-clothing drive is also being held to help the underprivileged. underprivileged. Each class is having a contest to bring in the most donations and these will be given to the Salvation Army for distribution. The Pines Band Under the expert conducting of Mr. Menhecr, The Pines Band demonstrated demonstrated their skilled playing at their presentation for The Newcastle Health Centre. The residents enjoyed their Christmas renditions and even had an impromptu sing-along! Well done! Toronto Trip On December 14, the Grade Eight students spent an enjoyable, educational educational day in Toronto. In the morning they visited the St. Lawrence Market to sample the sights and tastes of the various cultures displayed during this festive season. In the afternoon, the students viewed an excellent presentation of Dickens' "A Christmas Christmas Carol" at the Young People's Theatre. The day ended with everyone everyone skating at Nathan Phillips Square. A hearty thank you is extended extended to the parent volunteers. r.'TChrist.mas Dinner On Wednesday, December 21, the staff and students of The Pines will enjoy their fifth annual Christmas dinner together. Students will help to prepare the dinner from the stuffing down to the carrot sticks! The turkeys turkeys will be cooked by volunteers. A special thanks goes to the cooks and to those parents who will be helping to serve the food! The opportunity for the whole school to enjoy this time together before the holidays is greatly appreciated. All proceeds from the lunch will be donated to the Salvation Army. We would like to thank the following sponsors for their generosity: Beatrice foods, The New Dutch Oven Restaurant, Annie's Restaurant, Restaurant, Tim Horton Donuts, Bamow- ski Potato Farms, Mr. Sub, Village Bake Shop, Newcastle I.G.A., Davis Valu-Mart (Port Hope). Clubs The French Club has had some very successful meetings with Mme. Brasch and the members have greatly enjoyed making their French culinary delights! They look forward to more tasty meetings in the new year! The Environmental Club, under the guidance of Mrs. Page and Mr. Kerr, is once again hosting the Door Decorating Contest for the classes. Points will be given for the use of reusable reusable materials in the design of the door. Doors will be judged on December December 20. The club has several projects projects planned for the new year. The Science Fiction Club has been meeting regularly this fall with Mr. Kerr. Two field trips have been planned for the new year. The members members arc also involved in the making of a science fiction video. The Yearbook Committee has been busy collecting the yearbook orders orders for June, The many eager members members have met several times with Mr, Mack to discuss ideas for making this the best yearbook ever! School Store On October 24, the students of Mr. Kerr's and Mrs. McFadden 's Special Education 7/8 class opened their school store, "The Lair" to the students of The Pines. This store gives the students the opportunity to buy school supplies, hot breakfasts, juices and snacks. Students from the class who work in the store gain invaluable invaluable experience dealing with all aspects of money and working with the public. This Christmas season The Lair will be donating part of its sale of candy canes to Denise House, Volleyball The Pines Panther prowled victoriously victoriously once again in volleyball! On November 23 at the Senior tournament, tournament, the Grade Eight boys and girls volleyball teams, under the able coaching of Mr. McKelvey and Mrs, Page, each placed second in their respective respective divisions. The Grade Seven girls team, under the fine coaching of Mr.'Stephens, won the Gold medal in the Western Tournament on Monday, December 12 at The Pines. The Grade Seven boys team, under Mr, Kerr's skilled coaching, placed third in this tournament. Both Junior and Pines would like to lake this opportu- For more information, please con- Two Students at St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School in New- Scnior players are to be congratulated nily to wish everyone a very Merry tact the Durham College North Cam- castle were presented with awards by Don Folz, Separate School di- for their skilled playing and fine Christmas and a safe and prosperous pus in Uxbridge by phone at (905) rector, at a December 13th assembly. Brandy Asselin and Brian Gil- sportsmanship. New Year. Happy Holidays! See you 852-7848 or in person at 2 Campbell bank both received Youth Appreciation Awards and Brian also The staff and students of The all back here on January 9,1995. Drive, Suite 205, Uxbridge. received an additional award from the Ontario Leadership Camp.