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‘*We only issue diplomas to those who‘ve done really well," said Mr. Luecke, "those who we think could hold their own anywhere in the German language." ‘*When the students come to learn the language, they also develop a much deeper understanding of another culture, and about the contributions this culture has made to Canaâ€" dian society, particularly here in Waterloo county. We feel this is important." ‘‘Teachers find that there is considerable planning involvâ€" ed ; there‘s no drifting around in class,"" said Mr. Luecke. ‘*When the students come to learn the language, they also William H. Timmis of Waâ€" develop a much deeper understanding of another culture, terlO00. a prominent busiâ€" and about the contributions this culture has made to Canaâ€" "N€SS executive, was returnâ€" dian society, particularly here in Waterloo county. We feel °4 as chairman of Wilfrid this is important." Laurier _ University‘s Students also get a taste of traditional German customs. board of governors at the The school has its own Schultulten horn â€" the horn of plenty â€" _ annual meeting of the board. which is traditionally used on opening day at schools in Gerâ€" Mr. Timmis. the retired Mr. Luecke said that some students, even though they may have finished the program, do not want to leave the sch(_)_(_)l,_ and ask to come back to help out the teachers. The teachers particularly feel this pressure, said the prinâ€" cipal. They have to reâ€"establish interest in the program ‘‘"almost from scratch"" each time the students come to class. The entire program, according to the principal,ffiii; beauâ€" tifully into Canada‘s commitment to multiâ€"culturalism. The school‘s curriculum â€" which offers a diploma upon successful completion of the program â€" has been designed by Mr. Luecke, his wife Maria and the principal, Dr. Hermâ€" inio Schmidt, presently on leave of absence in western Canâ€" ada. The school‘s teachers have also been involved in develâ€" oping the program. While students do not yet earn high school credit for the courses taken at German school, the program ties in closely with the German language studies offered in the elementary and secondary program. In spite of â€" or perhaps because of â€" tough competition for dipl_oma§. student enthusiasm runs high. ‘‘We‘re not just competing aéainst Saturday morning activities, of course," he said. ‘"We also have to overcome the problem of having a week‘s break between classes." Students who are taking German in the regular high school program are not expected to study at the German school as well, said Mr. Whitney, although they can if they wish. The major convenience the school offers is its beginning classes for any age group or level. â€" ‘‘The overâ€"riding emphasis is not to offer a study in Gerâ€" manâ€"culture â€" although this is obviously valuable â€" but to expand the comprehension of language through studying other subject areas." Stewart Whitney, who is Assistant Superintendent for Planning and Development with the Waterloo County Board of Education, said students can join the school at almost any age. About 25% of those enrolled are in the 10â€"yearâ€"old beginners group, and there will also be a class for adults next year. But, as acting principal Klaus Luecke points out, the aim of the entire program is to improve basic speaking, writâ€" ing and comprehensive skills. ‘‘*We involve students in the study of subjects other than language, simply because it improves their use of German in many different ways,"‘ he said. The students â€" who would attend primary grades right through to grade 13 in regular school â€" spend about 50% of their time on constructive language, 10% on German hisâ€" tory, 10% on geography and the rest on biology and natural sciences, in the senior level. The Waterloo County Board of Education‘s German School has grown in leaps and bounds since 1973, when the board assumed responsibility for the administration of the school. Previously the school had been affiliated directly with Kitâ€" chener‘s Concordia Club, with which it still maintains very close ties. School teaches German customs and language Each week at Grand River Collegiate and Crestview Pubâ€" lic School, Kitchener, more than 1,000 students and adults ignore the temptations of weekend hockey, television carâ€" toons and other distractions to improve their knowledge of the German language. For three hours each Saturday morning, the students and their 40 teachers explore German, not merely through gramâ€" matical work and language use, but through a study of Gerâ€" man customs, culture, art and history. Christian women meet Hair fashions will be the special feature of the Kâ€"W Christian _ Women‘s _ club luncheon May 24. Other items on the agenda include a talk by Olga Gerâ€" gen. representative of the Christian _ Women‘s _ Club of Manitoba and special music by Joanne Kerr The luncheon will be held at 1 pm. at Bingeman Park ballroom. Tickets are $4.25 which includes free nursery on location. What‘s Electrohome doing refinishing fumiture? Thebest job we know how. ____ When you consider that our Deilcratt Diwision turns out halt a miltion preces of tine furniture every year it s hardly surprising that our Service Department has furniture craftsmen as well And they really know their stuff For one thing they stmip it by hand (Any expert will tell you that "dip and stmip is not especially favorable to the wood grain ) RBLECTROHOME maria Luecke tieft), one of the teachers at the Waterloo County Board of Education German School, reviews a number of the teaching materials used at the school with (left to right) Rita Waliner, Bob Doron, Robert Haas, Christine Schila. More than 1,000 students and adults attend the Saturday mornâ€" ing school. many. The horn is filled with small gifts â€" pencils, pamphâ€" for those who are willing and eager to give up the pleasures lets, candies, etc. â€" and is a symbol of the overflowing naâ€" of the weekend away from school to study German, it‘s a lot ture of education. of Saturday mornings well spent. Timmis is Mr. Luecke said that the Board has made eve'ry effort to cooperate on the supplies of audioâ€"visual and other classâ€" room learning materials. To the principal, who is a territory manager for a large international organization, German school is more than just a hobby. Mr. Luecke was involved with the school from its early beginnings with the Concordia Club, and has noted that he and the teachers all look upon it as part of their contriâ€" bution to education in Ontario. Many of the teachers are fully qualified professionals, and all of them are fluent in the German language. Funded by the Ministry of Education, the same way as night school courses, the German school charges no fee for admission. But its capacity is stretched to the limit beâ€" cause finding suitably qualified staff is always a problem. Maria Luecke (left), one of the teachers at the reâ€"elected to post The school also makes extensive use of books and films supplied by such places as Goethe Institute in Toronto; and the German Embassy in Canada is also most coâ€"operative. 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