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I The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 10,1997 Section Two Pace 5 Students at Lord Elgin Public School have begun a five-year Naturalization Project. Lord Elgin Launches Naturalization Project Lord Elgin Public School has undertaken a school naturalization project. The students were involved in measuring and mapping the selected area and together with Mrs. P. Limcbccr, the school co-ordinator of the project, they developed developed a five year plan. Their goal for this fall was to establish a boundary hedge along the eastern edge. A group of students and their parents went to a local supplier and dug approximately approximately 50 trees for the project. A second group of volunteers prepared the ditch and replanted the trees. Through this ongoing project an opportunity is provided for all children to experience, enjoy and value the natural environment. We all must remember: "We don't own the earth, we care for it and pass it on to the next generation." We must continue to "think globally, act locally". BHS Group United Against Racism by Leanne O'Neil Decker Racism. A strong word for many of the conflicts affecting our society. In a recent study, researchers discovered most of this racial hatred is in young people. Being a grade nine student, student, I sec the many stereotypes and examples of racial hatred among many of my peers. I for one am very much against all forms of racial hatred. Therefore, I joined a club at Bowmanville High School called U.C.A.R.E., which stands for United Cultural Anti Racism and Equity. Our anti-racism committee committee agrees that the racism is against a visible minority. Several of us express concern with the slurs concerning homosexuals. homosexuals. One concerned student says the prejudice is "if you arc not white and can't afford good shoes". Another agrees that "it is that silly". A few of the U.C.A.R.E. members have suffered from racial slurs and jokes, but the rest of the group have not been affected by racism directly, but see it inflicted on their peers. Many of these affairs go deeper than racial slurs and jokes. Mr. Mathcson, who is in charge of the U.C.A.R.E. says, "There are a few students with connections to hate groups". As a committee, we arc hoping to one day develop an education program program for younger students. students. In the meantime, we are concentrating concentrating on bringing Ibis issue to the attention of the students students by an awarcncs campaign. When we speak of racial hatred, most assume we refer to racism against black people. But being a student I can see most racism is directed against Mexicans, Chinese, immigrants, immigrants, homosexuals and people in underdeveloped countries. And it is not really hatred, more likely ignorance. Assuming people people arc dirty or poor is a very harsh judgment, especially since we live in hard times, and most people cannot avoid their economic situations. situations. Influences start in home. Most children arc ignorant, which leads to the stereotyping which then develops into racism. It is the duty of parents to teach their children that all people arc equal, because if this ignorance is not corrected at an early age, it grows and grows, until it blows up. We must nip the bud before it starts. Because racism hurts so many people, it has to stop. We have come a long way from slavery, and I believe we can make it the rest of the way together. Many people dream about stopping racism altogether, but what is rare is to find the courage to follow that dream into the dark places where it leads. Help us find the courage. Ontario Street PS. Plans Christmas Concert by Martin Heslop and Billy Ballik Life at Ontario Street School is almost back to normal. We have a new monitrice, Melanie Doris, the niece of one of our teachers. We also have a new teacher, Mme. Isabelle Thibault. After two weeks of a political political protest, we arc back and ready to do better than ever. The grade threes' test results are in. All Ontario Street students who participated in the Reading and Writing assessments met or exceeded exceeded the Provincial Standard, and 92% of the grade three students met or exceeded the Provincial Standard in math. Although the students learn primarily in French, they proved capable of dealing with tests in the English language. Ontario Street has chosen its ambassadors for French "discours" (speeches). The representatives are Mara Berzins, Greg Benelcau, and Martin Heslop for the Junior division, division, and Michelle Farnoush and Megan Buffet for the Intermediate level. Please wish them luck in their endeavours in Cobourg in the Spring. It is almost Christmas time, and our school is planning for the Christmas concert, for grades 4-7. Each class is planning its own individual individual pieces. As well, our renowned Junior choir will be singing as usual. This promises to be a great event. To add even more to the concert, the grade sevens will be singing in the new Intermediate level choir. Thanks to those who helped with the Ontario Street float in the Santa Claus Parade, it was a big hit! We won First place. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! ! ! Santa Fact: Do you know where Santa's name came from? Try saying "Saint Nicholas" quickly. What does it sound like? Reprints to Masterpieces All from Your Favorite Photos With our KODAK IMAGE MAGIC System, we can turn your favorite photos into gorgeous reprints, brilliant enlargements, and even create one-of-a-kind gifts or keepsakes by adding unique text and graphics. The possibilities are almost endless! IMAGER MAGIC x SYSTEM SSSfe te ■ ; rZity/y Vi * i ~ ■. 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