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m The plan is to have all senior students spend at least two weeks in industry and business - exposed to realistic working situations which cannot be matched within the confines of the school walls. They learn what is required of an em- ployee, how to relate to other employees and the em- ployer, and in certain cases, how to meet the public. "The project has been very well received," com- mented school principal, Mr. Pete Ferguson, "but it is still only getting off the ground. We have a long list of students very anxious to get out and see what this working world is all about. Next year we hope to give all our students a taste of it." By Matt Stockwell Employment experience rates high in the curriculum of the Frank Oke Vocational School - a fact brought to light at a recent luncheon gathering of York businessmen in the school's cafeteria. Frank Oke is designed to offer students, who have difficulty with the regualr school program, a special instruction curriculum to aid them in becoming gainfully employed or to prepare for further education elsewhere. "Our students are people who have had repeated failures in life," explained. vice principal A.E. King. "They have considered themselves to be failures and have lost confidence. This is their state when they come to us. "Our job is to give them the notion they really are something and that they Students and teachers of Kane Sr. Public School gave a new twist to learning their pioneer history. Instead of reading and discussing the pioneer life and habitat, they A MUCH BETTER PRODUCT: recreated a pioneer village. The students set this two week project up in the gym Friday, May 7 and dressed for the occasion in pioneer clothes. The girls wore long dresses, caps aprons and the boys were dressed like lumbermen, pastors cowboys, soldiers, businessmen, schoolboys and on and on. Even the teachers got into the swing of things by dressing for the event. The cafeteria was called the barn and the day started oft early in the morning at 8:20 with over 200 students being served pancakes and syrup by a group of teachers. The day proceeded with displays of candlemaking, needlework, and the stage coach being held up. Some of the buildings recreated by the students was a fort, church, Work experience rates high 6 ft. than; board, stamless Hul lad- der, cinematic thlormator, vacuum in. mmmonanco in. 4,000 PN (onleYQ, 10" v. 14" thldt; ‘00.“ "on! voln'onod I! 10" (.nlru; um- 10".! "In lulu and twin-um all“ van.) W“. New ot".rr-tit uklmmov and "we. "an "Mn”; 0" canyon-n; "II romovol; plumbing and dunk-I to lawn: may; Minna-nu ”on north"- uni-h (no "Inna. awn); “mum "at and "at An shallow uni; Imlnlou “no! I'M" In loop. Installed m just 7 days ONLY $3888. new twist to history M MONEY DOWN 777 " TO I5 YEARS IO'PAV AT HANK RAYES CONCRETE SAMPLE Pool water hum - your choice on! or natural (as. 22' x 20' Random Shape project to the pioneer days ty the research they had done and the building object they had built represent their part pioneer days. +++ The 239th Cub and Scout Womens Auxilliary wound Frank Oke is one of the newest additions to the York Secondary School system. Built in 1956, it came com- plete with a built-in staff that really cares for the welfare of its students. The school offers a vocationally- oriented program to students in the 13-17-year age bracket drawing upon elementary schools throughout the entire Borough of York. "Our main objective," explains principal Pete Ferguson, "is to develop the necessary attitudes, skills and abilities which will enable the student to move to further education at York Humber high school or stage coach with two homes, spinning wheel, an out- honle. a smoke house, post office. soap making, Pharmacist, cemetery, gummith shop. carpenter shop, barber shop, boot repair shop and many more. In their gym program they had also learned square dancing and folk dances. Each group explained to the others what they had recreated and related their The work experience program at Frank Oke is designed to answer questions of this type. Many senior students are sent into the world of work for one or two weeks. They receive no money for this training. At the end of this work period, evaluation reports are sent to the school by the 'em- ployer'. These reports are discussed with the student. In this way the student learns more about his strengths and weaknesses before he graduates. "What will happen on my first job? Will I be able to please my employer? If I make mistakes on my job, what will happen? What is it really like to work for a living?" certainly do have a future in this life, We do this through the shop. They make something, and possibly for the first time in their lives they receive a bit of praise. But it is work experience they really need - an op- portunity to get out, spread their wings, and fit into this thmg we call living." 12" precast bullnose capin‘. IO" ceramic file, or to in become gainfully employed in occupations having a more limited degree of skill requirement." The recent 'Get to know your community school better' luncheon was but one of the ongoing planned ac- tivities that draw the community and school together, according to Mr. Ferguson. "In March we staged a Career's Day that also proved quite successful. At that time a number of area firms sent representatives to discuss their particular field with our students. Students having difficulty with regular school programs benefit from smaller classes and special instruction provided by Oke's total team organization. Of the 92 1970 graduates, 58 entered York Humber and 28 selected employment. "Each student was given the opportunity to choose areas of special interest and sit in on a discussion group. In many cases guest speakers brought along movies or slides covering employment particulars. They emphasized the im- portance of proper habits of attendance, punctuality, good grooming, proper work habits and attitude. We are very fortunate in being situated in an area where businessmen will take time from their busy day to work with our students. Naturally, we are in the market for additional op- portunities whereby these students may step into a work environment for a week or two and learn by doing." As Mr. King summed it: "With this opportunity, we at 3 ft.troured con- Crete all around pool. M w Q T ( (i: l i-cr-c, t'r, 1,3 n‘ I ' l j IT, ii, _ 'i, v', I v, '" , L “:3 K ' i/Z‘ _ h a c/ : ' Following the ceremony there will be conducteu tours of the Education Ad- ministration Centre. Members of the public are cordially invited. Frank Oke feel we are able to then send out a much better product, than would have been the case without a working experience." Reverend Donald E. Pratt, Chairman of the Willowdale Clergy Council and Minister of Newtonbrook United Church of Canada will offer the Prayer of Dedication. Bruce C. Bone Trustee, Ward tl, Chairman of the Metrcpohtan School Board and a former Chairman of the Board of Education for the Borough of North York, will pay tribute to Dr. Minkler's distinguished service to education. 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