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16 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, November 6, 1990 Cornish students visit Junior Ranger Camp Students from R.H. Cornish Public School are getting a taste and appreciation of the outdoors, that they could never getin the classroom. As part of the students Envi- ronmental Studies Unit, the Grade 6 Cornish students spend two days at Durham For- est's Junior Ranger Camp. Durham Forest, and Camp Samac offer the Outdoor Envi- ronmental Education program for Grade 6 students. The aim of the program is to develop, provide, and promote quality first hand learning ex- periences which facilitate the school curriculum through the effective utilization of the out- of-doors environment. "It goes beyond the school curriculum, its's an experience they(students) can't get in school, and it compliments the environmental studies unit", said Joan Matsusaki, full-time interpretor at the camp. During their two day stay, the students develop an ecologi- cal conscience, and an under- standing of the inter-relations between living and non-living factors in the environment, as well as a stimulated personal interest in the outdoors and a desire to use the outdoors safe- ly, wisely and independently. The outdoor and environ- mental education is used as a teaching technique. It inte- grates many aspects of the school curriculum including art, science, language. While at Durham Forest the students take part in a number of activities. Upon arrival the students are introduced to eco- games, a series of games which stimulate various ecological concepts predator-prey rela- tionships, food chains, and camouflage, etc. The students also participat- ed in a tree study. Miss Matsu- saki explains that the students achieve a personal connection to the forest. "They learn to appreciate the importance of trees, and the Sohgervation of trees," she stat- ed. Orienteering is also an im- portant part of the program. The students learn to read maps, and compass skills at a basiclevel. _ The students also took part In a survival game, which is a simulated game where stu- dents role play animals to expe- rience first hand the food web and the impact of humans on the ecosystem. Another portion of the pro- gram was entitled Waste Wise. The students played members of two communities who were facing different types of gar- bage crisis. The students learn about landfill sites, and the hops of the organizers is that bd Ot YE i os al C4 of py Sa must bring litterless lunches. Any garbage that they do bring, Mr. Volman's Grade 6 class from R.H. Cornish Public School was one of three groups from the school that will be spending two days at Durham Forest Junior Ranger Camp. The students took part in many activities during their-stay, learning and understanding about the Importance of the forest. Please see story for more details. 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One aim of the program is that when the students leave . the Junior Ranger Camp, they have developed an understand- ing, appreciation, and respect for the environment, both in its natural state and as it has been altered by human activity. Work Bee at Church on November 24 A fun time was had by one and all who attended the euchre par- ty last Thursday night at the Com- munity Centre, when several peo- ple arrived in Hallowe'en Costume. 14 tables of euchre were played. Jean Johnston won ladies first prize, second prize was Ef- fie Parrott. Mens first to Art Richardson, second to Nelson Cole. Lone hands to Fred Taber. Luckey door prize winner Verna Draper. 50/50 draw won by Muriel Whitbread. And of course, there were prizes for the best costume. Wilma Lynde was all dolled up as an elderly lady, and took the top ladies prize. Christmas seemed to arrive early this year when Art Budd dressed as a Christmas Tree, (lights and all) took a special prize for his costume. Con- gratulations folks! Next euchre will be on Thursday, November 15 at 8:00 p.m. Bring a friend and en- joy an evening together. The Eleanor Knight Group of the Women's Missionary Society will meet at the home of Florence Ashton on Wednesday afternoon of this week at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Several of us enjoyed a lovely bus trip to Pennsylvania Dutch Country in Lancaster, Pa. recent- ly. It was interesting to hear about the wavs and customs of the Amish and Mennonite people, to tour the lovely countryside. Rev. Shirley Gale occupied the pulpit at Burns last Sunday. Her sermon was titled 'Called to be Learned: Sent to Minister," The choir sang "The Love of God." Next Sunday evening, we welcome "The Torchmen" from St. Catherines to Burns at 7:30 p.m.. This promises to be a fine evening of Gospel Music. Everyone is invited to join with us. Hope to see you there! There will be a "Work Bee' for inside work at the church on Saturday, November 24 at 9:00 a.m.. 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