www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday August 2, 2006 - 13 Is your child anxious about attending a new school? The thoughts of going to a new school in September are usually filled with questions, uncertainties and anxieties for young people. The jitters occur, for example, going from elementary school to junior high. They occur again going from junior high to high school. Imagine how intense the pressures are if your child has to go to a new school entirely. With each school year, children are maturing into a new role, and indeed, the new role is far more pronounced if he or she is changing schools. The most valuable support a parent can give at that time is to listen, show understanding, and to encourage with a positive attitude toward the changes ahead. Ask your child what he or she thinks will be different and what might be the hardest thing. Share your own experiences with change, how you felt and how you coped. Here are some changes to consider: Elementary School to Junior High: Instead of one teacher, one group of friends, and one classroom, students will now have many. Students rotate for different subjects and lockers replace a permanent desk for him or her towards self-management: prioritize, set a schedtheir books and belongings. ule, set goals, and balance schoolwork with all of life's other Junior High to High School: activities. New school pressures can also be minimized by Responsibilities intensify now with the need to set long- keeping the home-front routines as stable as possible. Avoid term academic goals. Students deal with pre-requisites, peer the morning rush, for example, by getting organized the pressure, independence, study skills, workload, balancing night before. And on that first day, make sure to talk to your school with extracurricular activities, and possibly an after- child that evening, encourage discussion, and celebrate the school job. achievement of successfully tackling something new. New Kid in School: - News Canada Brand new surroundings, the need to make new friends, meet new teachers, adapt to a new routine all of this in addition to the academic challenges outlined above. In elementary school, kids rely on parents to help them adjust to change, but as students move on from elementary school to junior high, and then on to high school, the responsibility for my is pleased to offe adapting shifts to their shoulders. Prepare your child for this by guiding · Classical Ballet Grace Ac · Modern Theatre Dance G Oakville Skating Club has a skating program for you! Skating can be a hobby, a form of exercise or a career. It can be competitive or just for fun! Whatever your reason, the Oakville Skating Club is your destination for fun, fitness and more! Established in 1943, The Oakville Skating Club (OSC), a non-for-profit organization offers programs and classes that have something for everyone. With quality and skill development a top priority, OSC is a great choice for your child or even for you! "We will provide comprehensive, high quality programs to individuals and groups of all ages on a basis which will allow the development of skating skills, good sportsmanship, competitive spirit and life skills, in a manner consistent with Skate Canada," says Michael LeBlanc, President. With a variety of programs available, you are sure to find one that suits your desires and needs. During the winter season, OSC offers Test and Competitive Programs and Recreational Learn to Skate Programs. The Learn to Skate programs include Parent/Tot, Preschool CanSkate, PrePower, CanSkate, Advanced CanSkate, CanPowerSkate, Pre-Junior, Pre-Teen/TeenSkate as well as an Adult Learn-to-Skate program. In addition OSC also offers a Special Olympics and Intro-to-Synchro programs. "Our instructors are all highly qualified adult professional Skate Canada certified coaches, " says Michael LeBlanc. "We also have trained skaters, called Program Assistants, who help with our group lessons." The OSC is hosting their first ever Club Festival Gala, held at the River Oaks Recreation Centre on Sunday, March 25. "This skating show gives the students a chance to skate before a live audience and showcase their talent," says Valerie Bartlett, Technical Director. For more information and to start having fun on the ice, call (905) 257-7771 or visit www. www.oakvilleskatingclub.org. Located at 2400 Sixth Line, Oakville. Thank You For Your Nomination Oakville! 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