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OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, August 19, 2009 · 14 Keeping children active can improve academic performance Registering your child in a hobby or after-school activity can help them all year long with their academics OPEN HOUSE Monday, August 24 Session will run from 7:30 ­ 8:30 pm and include a short presentation and a tour of our wonderful school. We offer both full-time and part-time junior and senior kindergarten as well as Grades 1 through 8. 2232 Sheridan Drive Oakville 2232 Sh id G D 905-829-8048 new to oakville! According to responses from more than 1,200 Canadian parents, the number of nights a student participates in extra-curricular activities does not negatively impact academic performance. Of those parents surveyed whose child participates in extracurricular activities on two or more school nights, 84 percent were identified by their parents as academically at or above average grade level. Extra curricular activities are important. They challenge children to explore their talents and interests, develop responsibility, and encourage time management skills as students learn to balance schoolwork, extracurricular activities, social life, health, and for many older students, a job. The survey findings point out that the majority of students who perform well in school have achieved a balance be-tween homework demands and extra curricular activities. This is key to their achievement. - News Canada Nottinghill Co-operative Preschool kids b a l l r o o m Youthful, vibrant environment. No partner required. Let them enjoy the dance discovery of latin & ballroom and give them the social edge - poise, grace, confidence in any situation. REGISTER NOW. SPACE IS LIMITED. Introducing JK JUMPSTART A New JK Enrichment Program Beginning September 2009! · Enhances literacy and math skills and builds confidence · Small class sizes in a warm, private school setting · Programming includes Jolly Phonics, Explode the Code, numeracy, science, basic French, music and language · Available 2 afternoons/week (M/W or T/Th) · Pick which afternoons work with your child's public school schedule · $175/month, afternoon snack included 905-849-0008 JK JUMPSTART is a complementary program for children also attending JK at their local school. Children need to be 4 years of age by Dec 31/09 in order to attend. 1469 Nottinghill Gate (in Glen Abbey United Church) blueheel dance studio | 284 church street | www.blueheel.ca 905-827-1442 www.nottinghillpreschool.com 71