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NOVEMBER 2003 andGraceasflaeypmparetotakepanindu‘éfitstever StoufivileLiomdubmlkamontoraisefundsfmme LionsFoundationofCanadaWalkforDogGuidaAll memoneytaisedatmeOct. ll eventwasdonated direcflytou'ahingdogsforpeoplewiflidisabflifies. pawn Rel! and Shadow joln Lisa Gallgghgr-White Stave ”lakes will apply M8 30 was of Maui W to lobby new huslnesses to locate In m. / S'I'IIIIIB CHOICES ./ EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP J CLEAR VISIIIII o 6 Years on Whitehurch- 0 6 Years on the Lake Simcoe 0 2 Years on the York Region Stoufi'ville Tovgn Council . Xegonal Counservau‘on Police Services Board 7' . n , , ll ofity ‘ “The current development procm is done in the wrong order. Council must become proactive when laced with development proposals." For more Information, a lawn sign or 1: H69 â€" Phone 416-574373903 . 905 330.1292 It’s time for... “If we create quality employment in Whflchurch-Stouflville, it will be your choice whether to commute or not.” ' - During the evening they discussed the differenées and similarities between the Canadian and Korean who provided accommodation for the visitors were Orchard Park Public School teacher Miriam O'Rourke. Stoufiville District Secondary School librarian ludy McKnight and former Summitview principal Heather Nielsen. who is a special education coordinator at the York Region District School Board. In October, four of the guests attended a pot luck dinner with their hosts at Mrs. O'Rourke's home in Stouffville. A group of 16 South Korean educators arrived in York Region at the end of September to spend three weeks touring schools, learning about various aspects of our education system and doing some sight-seeing. Cultural exchange an education for both Korean and Canadian teachers ’By Kate Gilderdale Among the volunteers Stoufiville This Month Steve wlll provide the leadershlp and the vlslon to make the tough choices to face the huge challenges that lie ahead. “Stoufivllle is coming of age. We need a theatre to showcase the variety of our arts presentations under one roof." While regular classes end at S p.m., the students have supper In systems of education. Gyu-Hwa Kim, who is vice- principal at a secondary school in Suncheon, said they were particularly impressed withthe York Board"s integrated programs . for handicapped and disabled students and with the breakfast program provided for students in some areas. "In Korea we gather all the students with disabilities in one school," he said, adding that plans for an integrated school were currently being considered. The secondary system is divided into academic and vocational schools. with students entering the three-year program at the age of I6. At the academic high school where Mr. Kim works, his day usually begins at 8 am. and finishes around IO at night. ”In Korea to enter university is very competitive. and students have to study hard." The visitors also enjoyed meeting students involved in an initiative called STINT (short term interaction on neutral territory). The program is designed to help students in grades Q to 8 with Attendance at high school is optional, 'and at that level, all students must pay fees, whereas elementary and middle school education is free. Throughout the Korean system "there are 35 students on average in each class," said ln-Sik Park, who is a school inspector. the school cafeteria before starting a supervised study period, similar to - homework. Students also attend classes on Saturday mornings. In the elementary schools, the day is similar to ours, with classes starting around 9 am. and ending at 3:30 or 4 pm. "Korea is different from Canada," said Mr. Kim. "Students go to elementary school until sixth grade and for three years to a middle school." "WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE THIS MONTH' - 5 “Our youth must be conSulted as to the direction of a youth ‘ centre." Although only about five percent of teachers in Korea are female, the visiting group consisted of IO women and six men. "In Korea we enjoy the night life. During the week we meet a friend, a relative and fellow teachers and have dinner and drinks. Usually the meeting ends at II or midnight, but on the weekend we usually spend our time with family." ~Overall, said Mr. Kim, Koreantstudents are more_ respectful of both teachers and parents. "In Korea, when the teacher walks past the students. the students always greet the teacher" And despite their long days in the classroom, teachers often socialize after work, he said. behavioural problems. During the Korean group's visit, the students were polite and eqfiusiastic, and were eager'm learn Korean phras’é‘s’. "we were very impressed " said lik- Seung Young,w o aches English in grade 8.