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Education week: Knowledge is understanding A statement from the trustees of the Simcoe County Board of Education representing Area Three: Roy Edwards, Alvin Gravelle, Gilbert Lesperance, Wendy MacKenzie, John McCullough. ducators couldn't have selected a morc ropriate slogan for Education Week than Knowledge is Understanding" - for one of the greatest problems facing society today is a lack of 'understanding'. This lack of understanding * leads to unnecessary concerns, unjustified criticisms and unwarranted reactions by the uninformed. We are all guilty of reacting without knowledge, and Education Week affords us the opportunity to develop our understanding and improve our knowledge in many spheres. We are living in a time of change, and it is difficult for many of us to accept this rapid change. For this reason, all of us, teachers, pupils, trustees and the citizens of our com- munities must work together as a team to im- prove our educational system, to tailor it as best we can, to meet the needs of society, and to ensure that every student has the opportunity to develop as completely as possible in the direc- tion of his or her talents_and needs. In 1969, the Simcoe County Board of Educatiori developed a statement of Purpose. It may sound somewhat lofty, perhaps difficult to attain - but it is a goal toward which we should all aim. The Simcoe County Board of Education wili ; Strive to make readily available to each pupii within its jurisdiction the best education that the people of this County can and will support, so that the full potential capacity of each individuai may be realized. This entails the provision of flexible facilities and programs, curricular and co-curricular, that offer a broad background adapted to the requirements of pupils having varied interests, abilities and educational ob- jectives, and designed to produce graduates who will be well-equipped to take their places as useful and happy, responsible citizens, leading full lives in this constantly changing world society." We are all responsible for the development of 2 future generation - the new leaders of our society. The school cannot do the job alone. The home, the Church and the Community must play a most important role in this development. It is not enough to send a student off to school and expect the system to rectify all the ills of society. We must work as a team to this end, and it is time we all recognized our individual respon- siblities toward our students. The students of today are the adults of tomorrow. It is upon their learning experiences, their values and their discipline that the future of our society rests. - It has been said that it is easier to be critica! than correct - yet constructive criticism by those who take the time to become informed can add greatly to the development of a meaningfu! school program - a program that is useful to the -- majority of our students. Those directly involved in formal education welcome suggestions ana participation. Most valuable resources Parents, grandparents and friends of students are some of the most valuable resources available to the system - They not only provide skills in special areas of instruction...they alsu are invaluable in assisting teachers in getting to know students in a more personal way, and with this kind of intimate knowledge, understanding has to be improved. For this reason, the Simcoe County Board of Education has developed an open door policy...welcoming input from society. We regard every week as Education Week, and encourage everyone in the community to adopt the same attitude. . A two-way street Understanding is a two-way street. If your concerns go unaired, or worse, if they are aired only at coffee parties or bridge games or at the curling club, it is difficult for educators to respond to your desires. If you as a parent or a concerned citizen feei something is lacking in a program being offered ina school, or toa student, you are encouraged to have a chat with the teacher, the principal, the administration of the Board, (and there is a direct telephone line to the Board office listed in your telephone directory) or your trustee Chances are that a chat could bring about a worthwhile addition to our program or a needed change. We are all anxious to improve dialogue - to share views - to ensure that our schools are truly meeting the needs of society. You elected trustees to make sure your feelings about education are known...don't neglect to inform your trustee. So often we dwell on the negative aspects of our system. It's time we emphasized the positive. There are many exciting things hap- pening in education today. You are encouragea to share in these experiences...for we should ali consider that we are never too old to learn. It is amazing what can happen when we im provise...use resources available to us. So many resources and talents are doing untapped, and perhaps this is a good week to reverse the trend and resolve to become involved so_ thai knowledge to understand is developed fully. Teachers, parents, trustees and the public should provide consistent examples of in dividuals living by a clear set of values, and respecting the right of the individual to diverge from the majority opinion. In this way, it would be much easier to achieve the goal of the Simcoe nty Board of Education, as stated earlier. 'frustees, we try our best to react to the needs of society. We must constantly listen to the requests or demands of society. But we must bc certain that we act in the best interests of the majority, and not react to the requests or demands of a vocal minority. For this reason, we must hear from~an interested and informed public. We are all in this business of educatior together. We must stress the positive and try to improve the system. Mutually, our ultimate goa! must be to provide the best quality education we can afford to the children who trek off to schooi each morning. They are our future. Under- standing their needs is our key to knowledge. We as trustees invite you to learn with us...not only during Education Week, but throughout the year If we achieve this goal, we will, each in our owr way, have made a useful contribution to society. Host of activities planned ee Education -partnership between schools and community We're right in the newspapers, we have strating their talents Bayview School. talents of elementary Regent School, students middle of Education attempted to focus on that through science and At Bayview school, school students". put on a demonstration of Week 1976. partnership and on that physical education teachers are being given At Parkview public gymnastics skills. "Knowledge is un- learning and living going demonstrations. the opportunity to ex- school,teachersare being Students will be derstanding, and learning on in our community's An open house will be change classes within the encouraged to exchange displaying science is a partnership"--the schools. heldatHuron Park school School and __ pupil internally for a period of projects throughout. the theme of this week --and The community is being with the pupils' work €XChanges will take place one day. Science projects week, and will be hosting the theme of every week brought into the schools displayed in individual With another interested will be displayed in the the spelling bee, spon- in Canadian schools. this week and the schools classrooms. And Huron School. Science fair en- halls of the school all sored by the IODE, on tries will be displayed on April 16. Parents are week, and parents have been invited to observe Park students will be participating in the are going out into the community this week. It's a partnership of Thursday night. students, parents, ad- Waubaushene public ministration, commu- Area schools are par- spelling contest for the being invited to visit the classes during the day. In <ehool students will also nities, teachers, ticipating cooperatively area at Regent School School during this or conjunction with be participating in the trustees, schools and in a public speaking tomorrow night. Last another week. The theme education week, the spelling contest and the superintendents. contest and spelling night students par- at Bayview this week is Parkview music night is public speaking. The And on the inside pages __ contests. ticipated in the public © "Knowledge is un-_ being held on April 22. Grade 7 class is preparing of this week's Students are demon- speaking contest at derstanding the many On Monday night at a radio program to be aired on CKMP In Victoria Harbour, parents are invited to visit the classroom during the week and again on Wednesday night to view the presentation § of science -projects by students The Port MeNicoll public school is running an activity program for all primary students one Week. The program in- volves ten to 15 parents as well as the primary staff members. Parents are reminded of the open-door policy at the school and are encouraged to visit and discuss their children's progress. 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