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ESPSS principal issues newsletter to parents, students The school year is rapidly growing to a close: there are exactly 32 school days left before the final examinations, and 44 days left before graduation night. I hope you will bring this fact to your children's at- tention with a view to their preparation for the June exams which are scheduled from June 12 - 19. E.S.P.S.S. Timetable Timetabling for next year was completed last week with each student building his or her own particular timetable in conjunction with all other students of the same grade level. 'The students presently in grade 12 Advanced classes build the in- coming grade 9 timetables, a process which continues to work very well. All students from grades 9 - 11 are scheduled for a full eight subjects, while grade 12 and 13 students are permitted to select fewer than 8 in order to specialize in an area of their choice. We have introduced a new innovation in the 1984-85 Music program timetabling for Sep- tember. In order to permit larger groups of students {o work together (and therefore learn to coordinate their play better), all music students of grades 10, 11, 12, and 13 have been timetabled together, Tenants get rent rebates Tenants who were overcharged on rent last year negotiated or were awarded more than $800,000 in rebates through the Residential Tenancy Commission, Consumer and Com- mercial Relations Minister Dr. Elgie announced today. Between April 1 and December 31, 1983, the Commission determ- ined rebates for 1,426 tenants involving $819,108. The average rebate was $574.00. In the previous 12- month period ending March 31, 1983, the Commission determ- ined rebates in 1,140 cases involving $513,000. The average rebate was $450.00. Dr. Elgie attributed the hike to an increased awareness by tenants of one period each second day. Small group tutorials, according to specific instruments, have also been scheduled to further develop' individual skills. This thematic approach to Music timetabling combines the best of the individual and group approaches and will, we believe, manifest itself in better orchestra preparation for our students. Up-Coming Events: a) The annual E.S.P.S.S. Spring Concert will be presented on_ the evening of April 27 from Toe LOR spats This traditional offering usually serves as a showcase for the E.S.P.S.S. Junior Band and they have stolen the show in recent years. We hope you _ will reserve this evening of the 27th and be in at- tendance at what promises to be a very entertaining evening. b) The Senior Prom is scheduled for Friday, May liat the E.S.P.S:S. gymnasium. 'This affair is in its fourth year now and has always been first class. This year's organizer, Krista Williams, has done much fine work in preparation for May 11 and once again it promises to be a classy occasion. c) The annual E.S.P.S.S. Athletic Banquet will occur on Thursday, May 31 during an extended the limits on rent in- creases imposed by Ontario's __ Residential Tenancies Act. Under the Act, rents in most privately-owned rental. accommodation cannot be increased more than once a year, regardless of amount. Rent nereases cannot exceed six percent unless the landlord receives approval from the Residential Tenancy Commission. "If there is evidence suggesting an over- charge, a tenant can apply to the Com- mission to have it determine the lawful rent, and to have the landlord ordered to rebate the overcharge," Dr. Elgie said. The application can be made by the current or former tenant, he noted, lunch. This is a departure from former years where the banquet has been held in the evening, and should provide an opportunity for .2all., BS: bests: students to recognize and honour their fellow athletes who represent E.S.P.S.S. so* 'well during the year. Parents and interested community members are invited of course, but we require advance notice; therefore if you are planning to be in attendance for this occasion, please call the school office (549-7446) before May 11. 'The organizers are Hallie Hartman, Dave Bayfield, Mike Pilon, Cathy Pilon, Pat Dion, and Aimee Marchildon. Mr. Don Beatty, former E.S.P.S.S. principal and present Area 33 superintendent of schools will be the guest speaker. d) The annual E.S.P.S.S. Awards Assembly is scheduled for the morning of Monday, June 4. Again "us will be the fourth occasion for this particular event and it has proven very wor- thwhile. All deserving students of grades 9, 10, and 11 receive academic awards, prizes, and scholarships at this assembly, in front of the entire school body and those parents in at- tendance. The grade 10 Basic, grade 12 and grade 13 graduates receive their awards whether or not they knew of or had agreed to the overcharge. 'Applying for a rent rebate is not a difficult or costly step," added Dr. Elgie. '"fhere isn't any application fee, and the form to be filed with the Commission is very easy to complete. In most cases, if can be completed on the spot in the local Commission office." Tenants often inquire whether they need a lawyer, accountant or other professional to represent them if they are seeking a rebate. The law doesn't require a tenant to have a professional represen- tative, and the Com- mission says that in most cases, tenants are able to represent and honours at the graduation night. Last year a total of 82 awards were presented as well as special recognitions of several students for meritorious department during the year. Parents of the recipients will receive an invitation to attend this special assembly. Penetanguishene Rotary Scholarship I'd like to publicly express our ap- preciation to the Penetanguishene Rotary Club who have advised us that they are prepared to award, annually, a $500.00 scholarship to a deserving student at E.S.P.S.S. This latest scholarship adds to an impressive list of such awards that are directed to E.S.P.SS. students from com- munity groups and individuals. I feel that these are significant indications of the support and ap- preciation the com- TM Us este, o f Penetanguishene has for E.S.P.S.S. and we are most grateful for that expression. The Rotary Club are presently examining a list of several "'ground rules" which might apply to the selection of the successful candidate and will advise us shortly of their decision. Joint E.S.P.S:S. - P.G.H. Spring Clean-up Plans are underway for a joint E.S.P.S:S.- P.G.H. community themselves. However, in some cases, a tenant may find it advisable to have professional represen- tation if their case is more complicated than most. About 75 percent of all rebates cases are Set- tled with the Com- mission acting as a mediator between the tenant and the landlord. If mediation is un- successful, the ap- plication is forwarded to a Commissioner, who holds a holds a hearing where the tenant presents evidence to support the claim. 'The Commissioner then issues a written order specifying the lawful rent and the amount of rebate owed. It is an offence under < ( MAGNAVOX = TV MAN ', mile west of Hwy 93 on County Rd. 25 526-4652 Inquire about joining our 500 CLUB today and you could own a Magnavox VCR for the cost 'eS of your movie rentals get the latest and most up-to-date movies from our wide selection of tapes. ~ TV MAN Il 33 Main St., Penetanguishene 549-2101 Two Stores to serve you better spring clean-up. 'This effort, initiated by the BS 2ReSeo. SuuGent council would involve E.S.P.S.S. students contracting their ser- vices for spring clean- up work to the com- munity, and the proceeds being shared equally between EySeb-S:SreeanGee ihe Penetanguishene General Hospital. We look at this possibility as our small effort to support a fine com- munity establishment which provides quality medical and nursing service in our com- munity. Drive Education News The main objective of driver instruction is to provide educational experiences which will give pupils the skills, and above all the proper attitudes necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the automobile. This is accomplished through 25 hours of in-class instruction and 6 hours of driving experience. Carl Manshart and Ralph Battrick con- ducted the fall and spring in-class courses while Carl Manshart, Doug Pascoe, and Victor Vallee instructed the in-car sessions. In the two sessions 49 students successfully completed the course. They are: Lisa Vivian, Kevin Sharpe, Cheryl King, Hallie Hartman, Carolyn Bissette, David Desroches, Denis Maurice, Denis Marion, Andrew Bayfield, Linda Gignac, Sherri Edgar, Joy Lesperance, Reema Malik, Wayne Robitaille, Wayne Jehle, Mike Stevens, 'Michelle Hicks, Greg Mackie, Melissa Meisinger, Jeannette Vander Zwan, Maria Almeida, Rick Ansell, Mark Bertin, Dave Bourgeois, Kathryn Beauchamp, Claire Desroches, Louise Duquette, Kevin Far- thing, James Gignac, Janice Gignac, Steve Gignac, John Vrount- zos, Dave Hornberg, Steve Lefaive, Charlene Marchildon, Peter Moyer, Mike Morrison, Paula McClinton, John Limoges, Darren Lacroix, Denis Parent, Louis Pilon, Karen Pilon, Robert Pilon, Mike Rennie, Rob Robitaille, Theresa Sandy, Jennifer Zoschke, Janna Zylich. Computer Education News An additional 26 Icon computers will be added tO\Hios- P'S Sean SeD- tember bringing our total to some 47 com- puters at the disposal of E.S.P.S.S. students. These 26 new machines are the new Ministry of Education microco- mputers which were designed specifically for educational use. These latest additions allow us to increase our com- puter education program dramatically next year. In addition to the Residential Tenancies Act to knowingly disobey an order of the Com- Mm eSisi Onn). and prosecution can result. Upon conviction, a court can levy a fine up to $2,000 in the case of an individual or up to $25,000 in the case of a corporation. Tenants can learn about their rights under the rent review legislation by obtaining a brochure published by the Commission titled RENT REVIEW: HERE ARE 'THE FACTS, available at local Commission of- fices throughout Ontario. | and teachers Introduction to Com- puters, we have new expanded into such areas as computer keyboarding, computer science and technology (advanced program- ming), computer technology (geared to future engineers), data processing (for business), and word processing (for business english). Many other departments such as Music, Geography, Science, Mathematics, etc.. have developed programs which assist learning and_= are making limited use of this hardware. At E.S.P.S.S., we look upon the usage of, and facility with computers much as we do the telephone. Where telephone was once a mystery to most and a rare luxury in homes, il is now being used in most homes and by most people with the utmost confidence and skill. The microcom- puter is a similar tool which will undoubtedly enhance the quality of life for today's and tomorrow's' students and adults. We have a commitment to facilitate that process for our students. Summary of Up-Coming Dates April 27 Spring Concert; May 11 - Senior Prom; May 31 Athletic Banquet, June 4 Awards Assembly; June 12 - 19 - Examinations; June 28 - Graduation. This Week in Canada On May 7, in 1763, Pontiac failed to massacre the British fort at Detroit, and in 1877, Sittmg Bull arrived in Canada with 4000 Sioux. and in 1885, General Mid- dleton began the attack on the Metis that ended the Northwest Rebellion. Page 22, Wednesday, May 9, 1984 e Audits experience. Patrick A. Blake, B. Math., C.A. _ (705) 526-9419 ANNOUNCEMENT Patrick A. 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