The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

New Garth Webb school marks the end of its beginning by Dominik Kurek Oakville Beaver Staff 7 | Friday, May 10, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com There was piping, military personnel and a flypast by two Canadian bombers from the Second World War. It all celebrated the first year of Garth Webb Secondary School, which opened last September. The school was named after the late Garth Webb, a Burlington resident and veteran of the Second World War, most famously known for spearheading the creation of the Juno Beach Centre in Normandy, France. Principal Larry O'Malley told an assembly of parents, students, staff and guests the year has been a significant one for the school, filled with firsts on a near-weekly basis, from sports, clubs and councils to fundraisers. "Each of these brings back special memories for us, but each also symbolizes the important characteristics of our students and our school community," he said. O'Malley quoted British Prime Minster Winston Churchill, who spoke after a victory, saying: "Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." "Churchill's words were meant to inspire the people of the British Empire, but for us these words will serve as a reminder that this is the end of the beginning of our first year of success here at Garth Webb Secondary School." The celebration included the piping in of dig- nitaries by the Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada Pipes & Drums. William Granger performed The Last Post and the Garth Webb Junior Band performed the Celebration Dance. Halton District School Board director of education David Euale thanked those who constructed the school. "However, those individuals constructed the building, but they did not build the school. The job of building the school is the job of students, staff and parents. They will create a climate to find its purpose and build its reputation." The assembly also watched a short video clip of Webb, who had been able to visit the school before he died. see School on p.18 A war plane does a flypast as staff and students take photos at Garth Webb Secondary School. photos by Nikki Wesley ­ Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog) UP TO LIMITED TIME OFFER! *With Purchase of Prescription Lenses 50 OFF ALL FRAMES % * 125 Cross Avenue, Oakville (Across from Home Depot) www.spaceoptical.ca 905-842-2821 Don't Just Live Life Hear Life! PREMIUM OUTDOOR FURNITURE SALE! COME AND EXPERIENCETHE DIFFERENCE 10 Reasons To Visit Us Today Highly experienced clinicians, friendly staff and exceptional service Complete hearing tests for adults and children Try Before You Buy your new hearing aids in our Sound Escape Room The latest hearing aids from leading manufacturers Unhappy with your existing hearing aids? We will re-program them FREE of charge Extended working hours ­ open Saturdays Hearing aid batteries and hearing aid battery recycle centre Large selection of assistive listening devices to make your life easy Custom ear plugs for noise protection, musicians & swimming plugs Registered vendor with ADP, WSIB & VAC and all private health insurance providers Exclusive Distributor 2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! CALL TODAY TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT! BRONTE VILLAGE APPLEBY VILLAGE 100 Bronte Road,Unit 6 Oakville ON 5061 New Street, Unit 203 Burlington ON (2nd Floor Rexall Building) OUTDOOR SECTIONALS, CHAIRS, DINING SETS, LOUNGERS, UMBRELLAS Using Only The Best UV Protected Materials, Outdoor Foam And Sunbrella Fabrics WAREHOUSE LOCATION:1272 SPEERS RD.# 10 OPEN TUES-SAT HOURS: TUES-WED 10-6 · THURS-FRI 12-8 · SAT 10-6 · SUN-MON CLOSED 905.825.1003 905.333.5061 WWW.JOSHUACREEKFURNITURE.COM · 905.842.3739