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Parents torm action comm ittee- 'Our children ..Our Choice' is slogan Local parents, seeking greater educational *pportunities for children,4 haveotbred a political acton committee. The aim of the committee is to educate the general public about Parental involvemient in -the education of their children, and to influence politicians and candidates regarding the place of independent schools -in the province. Citing internationally recog- nized documents such as the United Nations Declaration of Human RZights, the chair of the committee, Margaret Verkuyl, says "Parents have the priary reposblity for educating c ' den and ought to have a choice of school without having that choice result in discrimination. "Even public services such as tasottion and health care, paid thogh our tax dollars,,are withheld from children if'they attend independent schools." The group's slogan, 9 Our children ... Our Choice' may be seen in rear windows of cars and mailbox flyers. The committee intends te organize and attend candidates' meetings te get their point across. "We're not in this just for our- selves,$# says Verkuyl. 'We believe every child in our democracy ought te, have educational opportunities beyond those offered in the public system.". For more information, cal 666-2464. L j A Julie Bonello FATHER LEO J. AUSTIN Dearly beloved, we are gatherehere today to clebrate the passing of yet another glorious week' at Austin, the cherished secondary achool of loyal Wildcats everywhere (do we hear violins?). Although not a day goos 'by without excited chatter exploding through the den's hallways, the tremendous success of Nationa Law Day was all the.. rage on Tuesdy. Throughout April 12, Grade 10 and 12 law students "shadowed a lawyer," meaning. that these ambitious Wildcats trailed after the professionals through courts, jails, hearinge and trails, leaving no legal stone unturned. There was also an opportunity for students to discuss lawful procedures and issues with the lawyers they had been cinging to for the day. Yes, Austin, it was one of those rare, shocking moments when learning is actually enjoyable. But wait -- there is yet more news from that great field of study we cail law. Surely we al remember last month's regional mock trial competition, and how Austin's dazzling team of Fedyna, MeCurter, Nicholas, Griffin, Finnie and Harbin slaughtered each of its six opponents to qualify for the Osgoode Hall competition in Toronto. While this talented group lost firet place by one insignificant poent, they were invited to the Cndan Bar Association * banquet where the Wildcat rubb;ed elbows with the people in the big leagues and received great acclaim. Hang on, readers - mood swing. The junior boys' lacrose team started the season with an earth-shkn boom when it took on McLagln The Wildcat showed the 'defending LOSSA Champions no mercy and ate them alive with a 12-2 victory. Still, the damage was much worse on the rugby field. These junior boys left Exeter'. unfortunate teamn members gasping for air in the classie "we came, we saw, we demolished! fashion. The vezy convincing score of 37-0 proves, once again, that the Wildcat is not to be toyed with. However, ravaging the enemy is not the only way Austin gains school s p frit. Friday markdthe end of Spfrit Week here at the lair, after three crazy days of sporting ties, hats and Austin aPi.at donned their best pa.jamas and swarmed to the tasty juice and muffin breakfast, wbich gave them the energy to stomp and cheer throughout the extremely thrilling talent show. A Carnival Lunch kept enthusiastie students at bay until the'Battie of the Sexes. It was this great event that truly inspired some good-natured competition (toput it rather mildly). And 80 another week has gone out with- a bang. While those who dlared to cross the Wildcates path are still picing Up the pieces, Austin waits for the next chance to clamp its jaws. lIn the meantime, build a shrine to the god of warm weather. Shannon Maracle SINCLAIR SECONDARY SCHOOL Nead week et Sinclair promises .te be an exciting one. With many excursions and events within the achool we should ail find something te suit our tasties. First of ally rd like te congratulate both the midget and junior rugby teams on their excellent games against Bowmanville last week. The juniors won by a score of 22-5. Tries were scored by Todd Sneep, Paul Wilhiamson and David Moonlight Steve Aspden alo contributéd two converts. The midgets also destroyed their enemy by a score of 60-0. If both teains keep this Up we will definitely be making a trip te DYSSA.,. Good luck in your games te come. Other achievers include Holly Van Rossum and Rob Merry who won the best acter and best actress awards in 'Postponing the Heat Death of the Universe.' Congrats te both winners. Drea Nasager also won firet place at the choral speakring festival. Drea placed firet in both monologue and lyricai sections. As well, thank you te TAG 1LMS who ran the bake sale lest Thursday te help the Lynde Marsh project. rd like te take this opportunity te welcome ail of the new Canadian citizens who attended the citizen court last Friday. Pm sure you find Canada a great place te be. Next week there willbe atrip te see 'Children of the Storm' (a play about the Holocaust), mse Ms. Young in room 330 for -a permission form. Also, there will be a trip te the Stratford Festival te see 'The Country Wife,' on May 17. Permission forzns are available from Ms. Lang or Ms. Hughes. If the theatre isn't your thing, maybe a trip te Nonquon outdoor education centre would be more appealing. See Ms. Maclennan in room 310 for a permission form. Right here in the echool, Fiesta Day is coming. There will be an ethnocultural fashion show, food te sample and lots of other - fun events. Remember if you have any clothing that you can lend te the ethnocultural committee for the fashion show, please let one of- the members know. As well a choir fr-om Clifton, N.J. will perform here on Sunday at 8 p.m. The performance will coot $3 at the door. May 18 is the date of our officiai schoël opening. Mark it on your calendar. Well that's ail for this week. See you next time. Sex health workshop next week « How te Talk Wi th Your Children About Se;' a workshop sponoreýd by the Durham Re *on eath epartment, will be held at Dunbarton H-igh School on Thursdey, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. The workshop will provide Parents with information on sexuality and communication techniques emphasizing the use of "teachable moments," books, videos, TV and school programs. Topics for the evening include teenage social and peer pressures, puberty-mind, feelings and body, and communication. A drama presentation about communication will be performed by Dunbarton students. The workshop is free. Dunbarton Hligh School is located at 655 Sheppard Ave. (at White's Road) in Micker uth For more information 'o workshop or te request resources about healthy sexuality and sex education, cail the health department's Durham Health Connection et (905) 723-521. A public heaith nurse is available te answer questions from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 te 4 p.m. Monday te Friday. LB Stefanie AntunesJ ST. CHARLES GARNIER Bonjoiax. It has been some time since you last heard fromn us here et Saint-Charlies-Garnier beceuse we've ail been busy surviving Our mid-term tests and flnishing our projects and independent study units. I just knew that Id have outstanding news te, report as a resuit of the SMASH volleybail teurnamnent we hosted on March 31 and April 1. Our boys came out as champions of the junior division, each captuning a gold medal and a huge trophy which is proudly displayed for ail teo se and admnire in Our trophy case. Congrtulations go te Carl Aubé, Jean-Luc Aucoin, Marc-André Bédard, Shewn Chance, Vincent Dessureault, Yves Piette, André Tecchino and Jonethon Tremblay and coach M. Ghislain Lainhett. Our junior girls tied forfiret place in their division, but since they had ot their first gamne -- coincidentally te their fireplace counterpart -- they did not advanoe te, the medal round. However, they played exceptionally well and vowed te, take it ail next year. Once again, congratulations te, our undaunted girls Mé6lanie Antunes, Nerissa Crichlow, Brigitte lYAuzac, Rachel Hasan, Isabelle Hodge, Cathy Jordan, Crystal MacDonald, Linda Martin, Nancy Ménard, Roxane Montas, Nai Petryshyn, Carole Pilon and coach M. Yvon Brunet. April is slow on the activity scene, but sometime in May there wiil be a ' Mystery Day' here et Saiint-Charmes-Carnier. No one really knows what will happen or where or even why, but if you start now, you just niight be able te pry it out of one of our student counicil members. This week's special student is one who is long overdue for a little reontion. He's been on our hokyteam for four years and is now team captain. He represented us well during a teurnament in New Liekeard last month, where our team bot only one out of four games. He likes hockey se, much that he aise plays out of echool. He practices twice a week, and plays two te, three times a week. He also loves music, and is greet on the guitar. Hie is one of the many McDonald's workers at our school, Deadline ar and was Februaryls Emp1ýyee et the.Month. ý,Where dos he find ail the tâme te, do all this? No one really knows, but the even bigger mystery is how he manages te maintain an over 80 per cent average. Bornsmart? Probably. Congratulations te Christepher Thériault, March's student of the month. Watch out, hes on a roll. A la prochaine. )proaches for exchange program April 30 is the deadline for Ontario high school students te submit applications for the Youth for Understanding International Exchange Program (YFKJ). Students aged 15 te 18 are invited te apply for the 11-month program. Students live with families in their host country as a fimilr member, attend high rchoo, and leern about the coulntry's culture and language during their overseas experience. Sununer departures are evailable te Gerïnany, Belgium, Holland, Finland, Mexico and Brazil, or Januery '96 departures te New Zealand, Australie and Japan. YFU looks for students who are flexible, have a spirit of adventure, and who enjoy the challenge of adapting te new people in a new culture. The students are required te be in good health and should have e <B' average in echool. There are no language requirements for students travelling outbound from Canada. Families in Canada are not required te host a student in order for their child te be accepted inte -the prograin, although YFU ns aiso searcbing for hast families in Canada for 62 students arriving this August from around the world. Fees for the 11-month outbound programn range from $5,000 te $9,000 depending en the country of designation. Each year the Youth for Understandinir organization and hundreds of volunteers *co- ordinate international ex- changes for more than 4,000 students around the world. Students interested in more information or an application form can contact Keith Wick of Brooklin et (905) 655-4434. Henry wiII1 present play Henry Street High School will present 'Leader of the Pack,' on April 27 and 28 (matinees et 1:15 p.m.) and on May 4, 5 and 6 (eveninge et 7:30 p.m.). Tickets coot $8 for adulte; $6 for students and seniors. 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