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PAGE 4THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, JANUARY 24,2001 How to improve your study habits HOW from page I plains Mrs. MacKenzic. "Use old tests, retake them. That will show what content lias been important throughout throughout the course." ! When studying for an exam, study where it is comfortable, comfortable, but "not on a bed" as this will increase drowsiness, drowsiness, says Mrs. MacKenzie. "Having music on is OK. TV is not," she says. But even music may not be appropriate for everyone. Nicole Fabbro, a Grade 10 student at St. Stephens Secondary Secondary School, says environment environment is a crucial part of her studying. "I need extreme quiet, no talking and no music." Although it may be tempting, don't take days off school to study. The days before an exam are when the teachers give their best hints, explains Mi's. MacKenzie. On the day of the exam bring everything the teacher will allow, she suggests. Read through the exam before before starting. This will show how much each question is worth, and will prepare you for how much time to spend on each question. When beginning beginning the exam start with the questions you know. Mrs. MacKenzie says this will increase increase confidence for the harder questions. With some students having having as many as two exams in one day, stress levels are high. "Healthy living" will reduce reduce anxiety, says Mary Sue O'Connor, public health nurse with the Durham Health Department. "Eat, sleep, and break away for a little while. Watch a half- hour of TV or go out with friends," she says. For some students that advice advice is hard to follow. Andrea Cresanto, a Grade 12 student at St. Stephens says, "There's nothing I can do about being stressed.,! talk to my friends on the phone but for the few days before exams I'm suiter stressed." Including physical activity activity as a part of the day will increase increase energy, reduce stress and provide a break, says Mrs. O'Connor. Eating healthy will also reduce stress, explains April Chang, a public health nutritionist nutritionist with the Durham Region Region Health Department. Eat something the morning of an exam no matter how little you feel like eating, even if it's something small. "Eat food that will stay with you," says Ms. Chang. She explains explains foods such iis yogurt, bread, and pasta are best because because they arc high in protein. protein. Getting into an eating pattern pattern will help keep energy up and stress down. Eat several small meals a day rather than a few large ones. The brain needs fuel and several meals provide that constantly, explains explains Ms. Chang. Notes on studying • Study in half-hour blocks, ■ with 15-minute breaks. • Take everything the teacher will allow to the exam. • Avoid cramming; most of the information you read when cramming is lost. • Study in a comfortable spot, but not on a bed. • Studying both alone and in groups is valuable. • Don't watch TV while studying. • Go to class for the review. • Retake old tests. • Don't only memorize the work, understand it. • Start with the questions you know, then move on to the harder ones. • Read through the full exam before starting. • Get a good night's sleep the night before. • A half hour of physical activity activity a day increases energy,, energy,, and reduces stress. , , , ••Have breakfast partially - prepared so-it will'be quick. 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The group, which held its inaugural inaugural meeting last fall, is made up of student trustees from across the province, including Stephen Tclka of the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board and Geoff Fucile, of the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. The new organization, after consultation consultation with students from across the province, penned a document which pointed to what students see GEOFF FUCILE 'This gets us elevated recognition as the voice of students'. as problems with the state of the education system. Presenting that report to Education Minister Janet Ecker earlier this month led to the group receiving official stakeholder stakeholder status with the ministry. "The minister met with them, and thought that this was a good avenue for helping get more information, information, particularly from students," students," confirms ministry spokesman Rob Savage, adding, as a result of the new status, OSTA will receive some financial help to hold meetings, as well as meeting space at Queen's Park when necessary. necessary. "Tills gets us elevated recognition recognition as the voice of the students of Ontario," notes Mr. Fucile, a 19- year-old Crestwood Secondary School, Peterborough, student who serves as OSTA's secretary. Having a say in the education system is important to students, says Mr. Telka, an 18-year-old OAC student from Holy Cross Secondary Secondary School in Peterborough. "Essentially we are the main stakeholders in education," he notes, adding recent government reforms have affected students greatly. The Province legislated in 1997 that each board of education must have a student trustee. The student trustee role gives the student a seat at the board table and the ability to take part in debates, though they aren't able to vote or participate in meetings on personnel or legal matters. Mr. Tclka, president of the group's English Catholic Board Council of OSTA, says he gets the impression the minister will listen to OSTA. "She was at our inaugural conference, conference, and the feeling I got is that she is very receptive to students." - with files by Lois TUffm cost too much money: teachers' union Task forces TASK from page 1 as it is," he notes, adding he feels the government "needs to really examine the documents and studies studies they have already gathered." Mr. Willsher says lie's concerned concerned the task force is "more micro-management" of school boards by the Province, a sentiment sentiment echoed by Jim Smith, president president of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association, who also questions the role of the new task force. "This latest task force is a smokescreen to divert attention from the real issues facing education education today. The Harris government is busy expending its energy on diversionary diversionary tactics when it should address these issues head-on," notes Mr. Smith in a press release. The money being spent on the task force could be put to better use, says a local teachers' union leader. "These task forces cost way too much money," says Norm Tompsett, local president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Teachers' Federation. "I guess I'd rallier see the money spent on solving some of our problems." Reports indicate the task force will look into both the length of the school day and school year, as well as the use of students' results to determine rewards for teachers. Studying the length of the school year is "not something that I would give a high priority to at this point in time," says Mr. Will- sher, noting lie hasn't "heard any hue and cry for year-round schooling." schooling." - with files by Torstar Network CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC NOTICE ■ SNOW REMOVAL BY-LAW 93-144 AS AMENDED By-law 93-144 as amended regulates the clearing away and removal of snow and ice from roofs of buildings and from sidewalks within the Municipality and states as follows: Every owner/occupant Is to ensure sidewalks abutting their property are cleared of snow/ice within 12 hours alter a fall of snowj rain or hall. In the event a fall of snow has an accumulation in excess of 20cm, the 12 hour time frame for clearing away snow will be extended to 36 hours. If the sidewalk remains slippery, suitable material must be spread to alleviate r ..the hazard. '•a.~J.i*|,t| e wâlks mus^bé kept.fre^pf.sllppe^jsurfaçes.^npw, sjiish, or içe,„ ". ."'.between', falls of show, rain, or hail'. ' " The Municipality may have the work done and the resulting cost assessed • against the owner. No notice be gitren prior to any work being carried out.;. With everyone's adherence to these requirements and everyone's diligence in carrying out the necessary work, our sidewalks will remain accessible and safe for children, the elderly, the handicapped and anyone who has occasion to use them during the winter months. CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC NOTICE MARCH BREAK SWIMS Special March Break Swims are being offered at the Courtlce Community Complex and the Clarington Fitness Centre, Monday, March 12 - Friday, March 16, from 1:30 - 3:30 pm during the March Break. The slide will be open at the Courtice Complex during these times. For more information, please contact the respective pools or Community Services Department at 623-3379, ext. 272. CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC NOTICE CLARINGTON BACKYARD FESTIVAL - COLOURING CONTEST NOTICE TO ALL KIDS 12 AND UNDER - THE CLARINGTON CLARINGTON BACKYARD FESTIVAL COMMITTEE IS LOOKING FORA NAME FOR THEIR BRAND NEW MASCOT, THEY ALSO WANT YOU TO ADD SOME COLOUR TO IT. Posters will be distributed in local schools so keep an eye out for our mascot and be sure to pick one up and see what you can come up with. All entries will be Judged based on creativity and originality by Backyard Festival Committee members. Entries must be received by Friday, February 23, 2001 and can be dropped off at the Clarington Tourism Office, 181 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville or the Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville. CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT MARCH BREAK AND SUMMER DAY CAMP STAFF The Municipality, of Clarington ■rdquires March Break and.m ■ - ' Summer Day Camp staff for the Courtice Community Complex and Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. Positions available: Daycamp Programmer Camp Supervisors Lead Counsellors Camp Counsellors March Break runs from March 12th to 16th, 2001. Summer Day Camps run from July 2nd to August 24th, Monday to Friday. Candidates must have prior experience dealing with children ages 4 to 15 and be a minimum of 17 years of age. Minimum qualifications for these positions include basic rescuer CPR and Standard First Aid. Anyone wishing more information information should contact the Community Services Department at 623-3379 ext. 272. 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