Page 20, Whiîby Fyoe Pres, Wodnesday, January 19. 199 w UTMflMkHU W .Garnier y students su rpass standards Grade 12 students at Ecole Saint-Charles-Garnier had resuits superior to those of stu- dents at other F'rench-speaking high schools in Ontario in the province-wide review of writing. Ail of the 50 students who malce up the two Grade 12 classes at Whitby's French-first high school scoredi in the top haîf on the scale used to measure writing of students at the advan- ced level and at the general level. On a six-point scale, with levels 4 5 and 6 considered acce table for advanced level studcents, about 32 per cent of Garnier students at the advan- ced level attained level 4, the saine percentage as the provin- cial average. But 60 per cent of Gar-nier students ?ached level 5, coni- pared to thb average 17 per cent provincially. And 18 per cent of Garnier students reached level 6. compared to 5 per cent provin- cially. Garnier students at the general level also had resuits superior to provincial standards. Durhazn Board of Education students wbo took the Engclish- language test had excellent resuits at the basic and general levels, but were short of provin- cial standards at the advanced level. Only 58 per cent of Grade 12 advanced students obtained the standard expected of them. «W. did expect to do this well,» said Garnier principal Norman Berry about the nerfrmance by students at bis scËool. "I think we1l continue doing the sanie things." He noted that students at the school are encouraged to use word-prooessing in submitting work, and that courses of study are reviewed and suggestions given te each group. He also credited the work of two Garnier teachb-- V-ve5 Fau- bert and Denis Bédordý whose classes participated in the review. Both were asked te make a presentationte explain the pro- cess and tss involved, to trus- tees of the French-lar gage sec- tion 'of the Durban separate school board. The province-wide writing review was held in 1992, but results were only announced late last year. The summary gave results of the writing skills of both French- speaking and English-speaking students in thei- mother tongue. A total of 3,700 students froni French language schools and 18,000 students from English- language schools took part in the review. Students were graded on two sets of artng. their assigned piece comrnpletsunder controlled conditions (in class within a cer- tain time period), and a «best piece' which students chose from their writing portfolios. Breakfast promo tes CF frun*maiser WHITBY KINSMEN treated 22 Whftby elementa ry sohool principals to breakfast ai the Golden GriUle recently to promote is 23rd annual skateathon for cystic fibro- sis, the event to be held ai IroqVois Park. The club is hpplny residents wilI be penerous when Cal children corne look- ingý for people to eponsor them in the event ,the goal is to raise $5,000 for CF résearch. Photo by Mark Reesor, Whltby Free Press Lucie Rochette CHARLES GARNIER Bonjur. It sure seems difficult te get back inte a routine after two weeks of relaing, doesn't it? Oh well. People appear te have adjusted te the shock of being Il L1 Edward Canning FATHER LEO J. AUSTIN A wise lady once said, "If we bad no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant." Although this quote is primarily.applied te the weatber, it can be taken as a metaphor for Austin students as we enter into the dreaded examn period this week. Yes, the exanis nay be teugb, but they only belp to open our eyes te bhow appealing and conifortable education caxi be if we let it. During the examination period, it is inevitable that many of our echool activities and sports teams bave te take a back seat. However, there are a couple of exceptions. Austin's basketball sides took te the court te, meet their Port perry counterparts reoently in midget, junior and senior action. With our senior team losing their game, the midget and junior sides made up for the loss by winning their ganies 47-23 and 45-36, respectively. Congratulations must also go te the Scboltes sisters, Andrea and Laura, who recently teok part in an international swimming competition in Scandanavia and, no doubt, gave a good account of themselves. Feb. 10 is the date of the highly anticipated Mike Mandel Show which is being brought te us by the Austin religion department. Mr. Mandel, a bynotist renowned for bis unequalled persuasiveness during his act, will corne te a sold-out cafeteria and, by all reports, he will leave us somewhat bernused. As ever, ShareLife will benefit from the proceeds generated. Austin s own performers have been busy rehearsing and planning their own shows of late. Music pupils have been working bard as they prepare to embark on a trip to Bermuda in April, while the cast of Austin's next dramatic production, "A Midsummer Night's Dream' have been in frequent rehearsa sbowing the enthusiasm anc1 commitment wbich will undoubtedly inake the play a huge success when it hits the Austin stage in March. Finally, Austin will be bost to the Grade 8 students from our feeder schools this week as our guidance departînent shows theni what goes on in bigh echool life and how to succeed when there. back at school. The last week of school before Christnmas was a fun one. Despite heavy homework, tests te write and projects to finish, we found tume during the week te enjoy a talent show. Many students displayed their talents, both musically and dramaialy. The show was a lot of fun and a great success. Unfortunately, due te a shortage of tume, the show couldn't run in its enti-ety, but what was seen was appreciated by ail. Congratulations te all students (and teachers) who participated in the show. If -you recall, before Christmnas I told you about Jeunesse du Monde, and their food and tey drive. Well, members of Jeunesse du Monde worked bard during the month before Christmas, and it certainly paid off. The goal was to get 700 cans of food and about 150 toys. As an incentive, students were told that if the goal was reached, the reward would be a non-uniform day. Well, students of Ecole secondaire catholique Saint- Charles Gar-nier donated a lot of food and teys and, as a result, Jeunesse du Monde surpassed their goal. Members of Jeunesse du Monde delivered the teys and food te St. Vincent's Kitclen and the Salvation Army. Contratulations certainly go out te all members of the group for caring about those in need during the holiday seasori. And, a big thn you goes out te al students who donated food and toys. n sure those who received the generous gifts at Christmas are thanlcful. 0f course, as promised, students were awarded a non-uniforni day -- Jan. 3. The therne was 'Journée Chic,' whicb meant that students were te dress up in clothes that they received for Christmas. Personally, I think that it was a great way te start the new year. The flrst week of school went by quickly, with students flnding out final exain sehedules and the guidance office preparing for the upcoming côllege application dead]ines and second semester schedules. Friday, the school's volleyball teams played 12 hours straight in a tournament at Saint-Charles Garnier. It sounds really tirig, but a lot of fun. Ill have the results of the tournament next time. Finals start today (Wednesday) and run until next Wednesday, Jan. 26. The new semester starts MondayJ<an. 31. Study bard, everyone. And, good luck on your exams. Gotta fly. 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