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Classical Ballet Preschool (Baby Ballet) Curriculum to Professional Levels (R.A.D. & Cecchetti) Recreational Division Professional Division Pointe Pas de Deux Character - Folk Dance Modern/Jazz Adult Classes Oakville School of Dance All classes taught by professionally certified teachers Founder & Artistic Advisor: Elizabeth Paterson Former Major and Childrens examiner for the Royal Academy of Dance (30 yrs.) Consistently voted one of Oakvilles top dance schools. Students perform with the Oakville Ballet Company in Oakvilles own The Nutcracker Offering classes in downtown Oakville and at our Glen Abbey Campus Ballet Training Since 1960 Amanda Bayliss, Artistic Director 260 Robinson St 905-844-7035 (also located in Glen Abbey) Offering the best in Ballet training since 1960. www.oakvilleballet.com / email: oakvilleballetinfo@cogeco.ca REGISTRATIONSON NOW IN PERSON OR BY PHONE Skating starts October 2011 SKATE OAKVILLE w w w .in si de H A LT O N .c om O A K V IL LE B EA V ER W ed ne sd ay , A ug us t 2 4, 2 01 1 2 0 School will soon be back in ses- sion and the excitement of a brand new school year is starting to build with back-to-school planning. For many, the smell of fresh crayons and crisp workbooks, combined with the anticipation of new friends and great- er challenges in curriculum concepts, sets the stage for interesting opportu- nities and experiences, as well as the development of stronger interper- sonal skills. The spirit of optimism is imbedded in new beginnings! The following points will be instrumental in helping your child to get off to a great start this September: Reflection Reflection and goal setting discussions pro- vide parents and their children with an excellent foundation for the new school year. Review with your child the follow- ing points: What worked best for you last year? What were your greatest successes? What were your greatest challeng- es? What can we do to help you achieve at your personal best level? What at home materials do you need to do your homework and projects? Goal Setting - Help your child to set personal and academic goals for the new school year. Goal setting could include improved study habits or organiza- tional skills, aiming for specific achievements or awards, and making new friends. Helping or guiding your child to establish realistic goals or objectives will go a long way to determining his/her future success. It will also ensure that your child knows that he or she has your support. When students have an influence on the direction they take, they assume greater own- ership on how they choose to meet the chal- lenges that the school year will bring. In addition, it is always important to have your childs eyes and ears checked as an undiagnosed sight or hearing deficit can lead to undue stress and needless delays in academic skill develop- ment. Once classes have begun, it is important to continue reading with your child each evening, and also to continue the review of math facts to refresh and reinforce your childs knowledge base. When you help your child to prepare for a new year of learning, the greatest message you are sending is that you love and support him/her. Children who arrive at school, secure with the knowledge that they are loved and supported by their parents, and are treated with dignity and respect by their teacher, have all the fundamental foundations in place. The stage is set for the magic and excitement of learning. Article provided by Linda Sweet M.S. Ed., Founder and Director, Glenburnie School (www.glenburnieschool.com) Advertorial Fall Registration Students thrive with a supportive family behind them. For students, preparation is everything Linda Sweet, Glenburnie School