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Page 2 te TERRACE: BAY/SCHREIBER"NEWS Wednesday, March 15, 1989 By Dave Chmara A teacher for 19 years, this is Gail Davey's second year as prin- cipal of Schreiber Public School. ° Davey was first appointed principal two years ago and this year is her second appointment to the position. During her 19 years of teach- ing she has held positions in Manitouwadge, Marathon, Terrace Bay and Schreiber. There are 181 students at Schreiber Public School, in class- es Junior Kindergarten through to grade 8. Some of these students are bussed in from Rossport and Selim. Davey also has 11 full- time teaching staff. Davey said she is proud of the programs offered, such as physi- cal education and music, which are taught by special teachers. Davey herself is a special edu- cation teacher. In this capacity she teaches children with learning difficulties and those who are gifted as well. The position of special educa- tion co-ordinator for the Lake Superior Board of Education has also been held by Davey for the last two years. Besides her duties as principal, Davey teaches grades seven and eight part-time. She said she enjoys having lively discussions with her older students and also likes the content of what she teaches to her older students. Community Pr But Davey did say she enjoys teaching at all levels, and getting to know all the kids of all ages. One aspect of Schreiber Public School which Davey is particular- ly proud of is the active learning environment. Students learn about a topic and afterwards, they celebrate their learning with some sort of activity. For instance, last week, the grade three and four students fin- ished learning about pirates. Gail Davey has 19 years of teaching experience and is serving her second appointment as principal of Schreiber Public School. 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The students dressed up in costumes and had an enjoyable afternoon acting out what they had learned. Davey said this promotes active, child centered learning. A lot of co-ordination is needed to put together these activities. Committees are formed and everybody participates. "The staff works well together," said Davey. These activities create a posi- tive and active environment that everybody takes part in, said Davey. Davey particularly likes teach- ing reading and literature. When she isn't working, Davey likes to curl, cross country ski and travel. During her sum- mers, she also takes upgrading courses. She has taken these sum- mer courses 17 of her 19 years as a teacher. This summer, Davey will be starting her Masters in Education, which she will be taking through Lakehead University. Chimo Club By Winnie Campbell The regular monthly meeting of the Chimo Club was held Friday, Feb. 17 with Alex Gordon, vice-president, presid- ing. Three new members were welcomed into the club. Minutes of the January meet- ing were read by the secretary, Helen Jartus, and approved. Financial reports were given by Pat Guina, treasurer, and approved. Eva Gordon, Card Secretary, reported sending get-well and sympathy cards to members. Guess who's "IQ" The annual wind-up dinner will be held on MOnday, april 17 with the Ladies of the Legion catering for a Shmorgasborg. Members are to sign in at the Club before april 10. Phoning committee will phone all mem- bers. Members were invited to sponsor the monthly Birthday Party at Birchwood. Terrace on Thursday, March 16 with Mavis Slater as convenor. She will be assisted by Marg Handel and Alice Sparkes. Birthday greetings were sung to Bob Fournier, Dora Weaver, Raymond Spikula, and Margaret Handel. Mrs. McLean and Mrs. Elaine Mannisto showed the VCR films on the "Lifeline" and answered questions from the members. Following lunch games were played with bridge winners being Pat Guina and Bena Welbourne and shuffleboard winners being; first, Leona Fournier and Eva Gordon; second, Marg and Jack Handel. Muriel Archard from Saskatchewan is here visiting her mom Mrs. Jeannie Heard and relations. Our deepest sympathy to the Birches on the passing of Geoff Birch. Get well wishes to Mr. Dianno in hospital. Winner of Chimo Home Bingo was won by Mrs. Lepinnan, Terrace Bay. ~ TENDERS Tenders to be received up to April 3, 1989 by the McCausland Hospital for interior painting of the Hospital. Please submit one total sum price. For further information on the areas to be painted, please contact Mr. Jack Moore at 825-3273, ext. 167 The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Please submit to: Chief Executive Office The McCausland Hospital 2 Cartier Drive Terrace Bay, Ontario POT 2WO