April 09, 1999 - Glebe Report

27 Glebe Report April 9, 1999 SCHOOL_ NEWS
April on best behaviour at Hopewell School
BY J. C. SULZENKO
STUDENT ASSEMBLY
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE
ELIMINATION OF RACIAL
DISCRIMINATION
Hopewell's Students Against
Discrimination Club planned a
poetry reading and dramatic
presentations to mark the U.N.'s
conunemoration of the Sharpeville
Massacre in South Africa. At the
assembly for intermediate students,
June Girvan from the
J'Nikira Dinoinesh Educational
Centre, brought to life Canadian
history surrounding events
leading to Canada's anti-slavery
position. Anti-slavery is one of
three areas on which the club is
focusing its efforts this year to
build a world without prejudice,
bias or hatred. They also have
targeted the issues of religious
intolerance and cultural discrimination.
It is the club's hope
that everyone will learn how each
person's voice can make a difference.
STUDENT BEHAVIOUR IN THE
COMMUNITY
Concerns from certain Hopewell
neighbours, both businesses
and private citizens, have been
expressed about the behaviour of
some intermediate students during
the lunch hour and sometimes
after school. Finding such behaviour
unacceptable and being
concerned that a few students
could give the rest a 'black eye,'
the administration has embarked
on a strategy of working closely
with the police and the school's
neighbours, as well as placing
emphasis inside the school on
personal responsibility and the
consequences of such behaviour.
The police force has increased its
patrols of vulnerable areas and is
visiting intermediate classes. In
addition, the school is meeting
with local businesses, and heaith
classes are emphasizing the risks
of substance abuse. The school is
also developing a program that
will give students the opportunity
to contribute to the community
through a spring clean-up
effort.
BEACH PARTY
Over 500 people turned out for
the first extraordinary beach
party at Hopewell. A core committee
of eight volunteers made
sure the revelers had fine food,
music and lots of fun. The excellent
turn-out of Hopewell
teachers ensured the success of
the student/teacher volleyball
game at the party. Local businesses
and benefactors provided
an array of splendid door prizes,
to everyone's delight!
HOPEWELL READ-A-THON AND
BOOK LAUNCH
From April 12-30, reading becomes
even more serious business
at the school with the advent of
the annual Read-a-Thon. This
special campaign encourages
reading, while, at the same time,
raises funds for school projects.
Each participant obtains sponsors,
who pledge a certain amount
per book the student reads during
the three weelcs. At the end of
April, when the tallies are in, the
class in each division (primary,
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junior and intermediate) with the
most children participating will
win a pizza lunch! The Read-a-
Thon also benefits from the generous
participation of Coles Books
(Billings Bridge) and Mother
Tongue Books.
Other activities linked to
Read-a-Thon include 'celebrity'
readings and the launch of a
Hopewell-based book for children,
Annabella and The TyCoon.
This story tells of Annabella's
efforts to save her school bands.
Written by your humble correspondent
and designed by Hopewell
parent, Edie Wawrychuk
(Traffic Design), the book will be
sold through the school, starting
April 20, and at Mother Tongue
Books. Half the proceeds from
each sale will be donated to the
Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society Present
Wolf Country:
Eleven Years Tracking
the Algonquin Wolves
John and Mary Theberge
'Il is simple caring that
leads to a cautious
sustainable,
harmonious
. relationship with wild
things, caring even for
the wolflitmus of our
environmental
sincerety."
John B. The berge
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For more information contact: Mtp://www.cpaws-morg
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society 730-2797
instrumental music program at
Hop ewell.
BIKE AND WHEEL SALE
APRIL 10
Bring your bikes, tricycles,
scooters, roller blades, etc., to
this annual sale on Saturday,
April 10. Drop off items, labelled
with the price and a contact
telephone number, at the
Hopewell garage from 12:30 p.m. -
1:30 p.m. The sale goes on from
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. Participants
must return to pick up their cash
(hopefully) or any unsold items
at 3 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS
School Council Meeting, Tuesday,
April 13, 7:15 p.m., in the
library. Junior Musical: Jack the
Giant, Wednesday, April 28, 7:30
p.m. in the gym.
Lecture & slides
Thursday, April 29 8:00 p.m.
Bell Theatre, Minto Bldg.
Carleton University
Tickets: $8 at the door and in
advance at Trailhead.
The howl of the wolf symbolizes the
wildness and beauty of nature. But
how long will that howl last? One of
Ontario's most famous and loved
wolf populations faces a
questionable future. We invite you
to join us for a compelling and
informative evening to hear about
the wolves of Algonquin Park, the
challenges they face, and what is
required to ensure a brighter future
for these complex, social creatures.
The Theberges' research on these
wolves represents one of the
longest-running wolf studies in North
America by two of the foremost wolf
authorities.
In cooperation with: Carleton University Dept of Biology, Geography 8 Environmental Studies, Ottawa Field Naturalists Club, and Trailhead.
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Dates
Friday April 23
Saturday April 24
Sunday April 25
5- 9 pm
10- 5 pm
10- 5 pm
The Kidne
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A Kidney Foundation
Fundraising Event
of Canada
versary
of the ational
Capita Fine Art
Festival
www.artfestival.ottawa.com
At the Aberdeen Pavillion
Lansdowne Park
Free Parking
"A complete art awareness weekendwith
over 80 selected artists and art manufacturers
offering a unique opportunity
to meet the artist and purchase original
art. Over 5000 original artworks in one
location to choose from."
Fees
Adults $7.00
Seniors and Students $6.00
Children under 12 are Free
Festival Information 724-9953
* Plus with every admission, receive a 50% off
admission to the Flower and Garden Show
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