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Whby Free Pres, Wednescfay, Mrmrct 9. 199, Page 25 Taryn Briggs HENRY ST. H.S. Its hard to believe that March is here already. With March break taking a big chunk out of the nionth, April will be here before we know it, and with the month of April cornes mid-term teste. Tests will take place Apni 8 and 11. But don't worry, because as soon as these tests are over, you can rest assured that the semester is half over, and si4nmer is weIl on its Btlet>s not jump ahead too quickly here, because a few important things are occurring at Henry well before înid-April. The girls' rugby teain would like ta thank, everyone who supported them in fundraising for Parent conterence schedu le The Durham Board o,, Education will hold a conference for parents and comznunity niembers on Saturday, April 9, 8 a.xn. W 3 p.m., at Ajax Hligh School. The workshop will include a presentation on junior kinder- garten full-day and every-other- day programns. Registration forma are available at local public sehools. the upcorning trip ta B.C. The girls will be flying out an March 18 and returning March 28. The trip includes sightseeing of such p laces as Stanley Park- and Blackholme and, yes, the girls will play rugby against some B .C. high ochool teanis. Good luck, irls, we're counting on you Wo leave an impression of Henry Stree t a cross the county Last Thursday, Henry swinuners travelled ta Sudbury Wo compete in OFSAA. Ail swimmers improved their personal performnances and represented Henry weil. Congrtulations go out W ,Ankthony Mayer, Darren Smith, Ticia Luke, ely Rabbins and Ben Davies. For students with musical talent, the music department is hosting an air band competition March 21 ta 25. You and your band can sign up this week at the bulletin board outside the music roarn. Option selection '94 is over. Stay tuned for updates from the guidance office. For those of you who are fortunate enough Wo be going somewhere hot and sunny over March break, have a wonderful time. And for the rest of you who wil be remaining in gaod ol' Whitby, take advantage of the break, sleep in, relax and do some important things you've been meaning ta do for a while. Have a great week-and-a-half. MATTHEW BENNETT-MONTY was one of raised from the show went to a scholarship those participating in the 'Anderson Does fund for students pursuing a post-second- the NilIe' fashion show Feb. 10. Money ary education in fashion. Photo by &Shi Stvnso, WNhy Free Press By Nancy Coter, head ibrary resource SINCLAIR SECONDARY SCHOOL .What's blue, green, terra cotta and grey? The' freshly-painted halls of Sinclair Secondary. Department heada were fortunate ta ur the school sknce we last met, and the blending of these colours, taken from the Sinclair tartan, is sure ta impress.,I know when we vsited aur local elementary schools and mentioned this colour scheme, some of you didn't want Wo even think about the possibility. Trust me ... ite is a very pleasant combination and these sanie colours are also aur house colours -- the colours of aur organizational structure. Some of you might be famillar with the house s"stem, but for thase who are not, just a few words. The student population will be divided into t he four groupings. Imagine yourself in Grade 9 belon * tW a school faniily compo f a staff mentor and other Sinclair students eventually from, grades 9 Wo OAC. Activities will challenge each house in a friendly competitive nature, from fundrai sers, fitness marathons, attendance records, food drives, special curricular events. Houses will plan for and spowr activities Wo involve Sin-clair students and create achool spirit. Staff sponsors and mentors will be associated with each house. Mentor groupe of approxi- mately 12 students will meet daily with their staff advisor Wo plan for activities, arrange for special help or support if needed and deal with concerns as they arise. With the ratio 12:1, your odds for success and communication with the home really imprave. What about school colours? Well, what about them? Have you submitted your ideas ta your school office yet? It's not too late Wo cal or fax us with your suggestions. A special thanks Wo some of the former Sinclair students ini the community for taking the time Wo cail us and share the colours and inascot of the past. For those of you who don't know, the mascot of the early Sinclair School was a beaver and the school colours were green and gold. The announcement from inclair Secondary will come out sometime in April. Be sure Wo read us weekly. Other than a modem, new facility, what do students have Wo look forward ta in September? Lees hear this week fromnthe arts. The arts teani of Sue Selby, Susan Jones and Bruce Court will present a unique programi that will include our family of schools and provide opportunities for growth and performance in all areas. With a musical mayor just south of Sinclair, there is a wealth of comrnunity talent Wo draw upon. Mayor Tom, we are a community-based achool and we look forward W aour firat recital. Bands, choirs, art exhibits and eventual instalations of student project work, dance and drama will ail be included in an ex citinfi integrated arts program availabe ta all students. Need I say more? I think not ... until next week. Erdy March break. A Pickering firm has been cho- sen by the Durham Board of Education to supply and instal furniture at the new Education Centre in Whitby, at a cost of $672,2 10. That was the tender prie sub- mitted by Holmes and Brackel Ltd. Wo provide the Canadian- made furniture' Trustees awarded the- tender at the Feb. 28 meeting. The official openng of the centre will be on Sunday, Nov. 20, with ceremonies ta begin at 1 p.m.ollowed by an open hos. «Te apeniing will be carried out uat minimum cost ta the Durham Board of Education," according to a board newsletter. Pon'tcook for de 6&ang.'ltttb do it for you! i 2MrtfSiie Q3951 ïpiriiiGST &PST includedW 15Fx21 F# 20 Suice, 3 toppi-ngs h --- - - -- uŽs~u~ M- mr yvillI r en FAMILY ~ WORLD NON-DRUG a NON-ALCOHOLIC & NON-SMOKING FAMULY ENTERTAUNMENT CENTRE "FREE MEMBERSHIP» We have POOL TABLES, AIR HOCKEY AND VIDEO GAMES WE BUY OR SELL VIDEO GAMES AND POOL TABLES We seII T-SHIRTS, JACKETS, MATS, etc. to organizations, groups, schools, etc. We supply vdeo games or pool tables to -street locations (eg. clUbs, stores, organizations, etc.) 721-1350 or 435-9662 pager. Hours: Mon. Io Sat. 10o arnta 9:30 Pm., Sunday 12 noon to 5:00 pm. 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