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Student spirit Teachers didn't protest in Halton Secondary school teachers across the province spent yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon rallying outside the offices of their local MPPs. Halton teachers, however, joined their counterparts in Waterdown, rather than picketing outside of Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn's office, where they've held rallies twice already in the last few months. The Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) protests were not held during school hours, but after school. "We've only had one target (Flynn), so it's better to spread it around a bit," said OSSTF District 20 (Halton) president Brad Fisher. "Waterdown gives us access to somebody who is a Liberal and is well known in the area." The Halton teachers joined the OSSTF District 21 (Hamilton-Wentworth) protest at Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale MPP Ted McMeekin's office in Waterdown. The District 21 protest had been organized previously and was relatively close to Halton, so it was easy for local teachers to join it, Fisher said. Furthermore, numerous unions representing teachers and education support workers will be at an Ontario Federation of Labour rally for rights and democracy at Allan Gardens in Toronto on Saturday, Jan. 26, followed by a march to the Ontario Liberal leadership convention at Maple Leaf Gardens. 5 · Thursday, January 17, 2013 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Graham Paine/ OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog for extracurriculars: White Oaks Secondary School (WOSS) students took part in Sport Your Extracurricular Day, by wearing their team or club jerseys to school yesterday (Wednesday). The in-school protest is over the loss of extracurricular activities in high schools because of teacher discontent with Bill 115 (Putting Students First Act). The WOSS students, along with others from Abbey Park, Iroquois Ridge and Oakville Trafalgar high schools, belong to the Organization of Ontario Secondary Students (OOSS), a group of high school students from across Ontario striving to promote student interests. From left, front, Shayan Sadeghieh (basketball), Tarini Sharma (student council), Zain Khan (student council) and Kristen Kennedy (volleyball). In back, Ibrahim Asadullah (Muslim student association), Cassandra Raisig (student athletic council), Jenna Wood (rugby) and Katelyn Hill (soccer). Junior/Senior Kindergarten & Full-Day Early Learning Program Registration for the 2013-2014 School Year Tuesday, January 22, 2013 & Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Junior Kindergarten: Senior Kindergarten: Please Note: Children currently registered in Junior Kindergarten are not required to register for Senior Kindergarten. Placement in the Senior Kindergarten program will Inside Opinion.............................................6 Sports..............................................24 Classified........................................28 Full Delivery: Freshco, Food Basics, Metro, 3 for 1 Glasses, Gino's Pizza, Hearing Solutions, M&M Meats, Home Hardware, Mr. Sub, Hoopers Pharmacy, Real Canadian Superstore, Spartan Fitness, Starsky, The Bay, Michael-Angelo's, No Frills, Sobeys, Fortinos, FM Windows & Doors, Canadian Tire, Centennial Windows, Danier Leather, Pharmaplus, Sears, Shoppers Drug Mart, Staples/Business Depot, The Brick, Reliance Home Comfort, Future Shop, Pharmasave For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com Audiology and Hearing Aid Centre Yes, we have INVISIBLE hearing instruments! Over the last 3 years, hearing instrument technology has improved so they are small enough to fit deep into the ear canal allowing for use during active sports. This is one of many tiny options available. For some patients, the open fit option is preferred. These miniature options are available in all price ranges of high performance digital instruments. Hear the difference for yourself. HEARING SCIENCES The New Alton Village School To determine your home school, the requirements for www.hcdsb.org. Full-Day Early Learning Program www.hcdsb.org/Programs/EarlyLearning . If you've forgotten what fair, professional service feels like, call us and prepare to be amazed. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call to book your complimentary hearing test ($60 value, Age 55+) (905) 465-3277 (EARS) Diane Rabenda Chair of the Board Michael W. Pautler NEW OWNERSHIP: OAKVILLE 2419 Marine Drive Achieving...Believing...Belonging!