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WhItby Fmr.. W ksscf0, l27. 19094. Pig33 qJ( Lau rie-Ann Briseoe HENRY ST.'HS*. Rotary readere NICK BAKER (lett) and Ron Murdoch of Rotary $iub of Whitby Suririse look over two of the 65 books the club presented to kindergarten, grade ', 2 'and pnimary specîal education students ai R.A. Hutchi- son Public School. P'lhoto by ark Reesor, Whhtby Free Press M] By Nancy Coller, head lîbrary resource SINCLAIR SECONDARY SCUIOOL Another month has passed, planning continues, the construction continues, purchase orders are flyng through the office, but what hasn't begun yet, and certaînly needs a lot of construction, are the policies and procedures packages that are needed te ensure smooth sailing in September. On Tuesday, May' 10, were cailing a parente of Sinclair students to meet with us at Anderson CVI at 7 P.m. for an organizational and planning session. The evening îs sure to be one of conversation as rogether we plan implementation of the following committees. The 'Schooi Growth Team, a committee will identily and recommend initiatives that wil promnote ineamïngfiul tearmng experiences Iby encouraging students to work together with parents, teachers, and adinn- stration to address comnmon concerrne. This commtte. rnight, for instance, plan evening extra- curricular programs, and yes, inviting your parents as well. Imagine a challengng floor hockey or volleyball teurnamnent, the possibilities are endless with such a grand facility te work in. Evaluation and Assessment,' is a commttee that neede littie explanation. Questions that need direction include things such as what happens if you mies a test or exam, how are Parents' Nights te b. organized, and when is the best time during the school year? Awards. Wihat are they? Sinclair has non. yet, but student recogrition is on. of many highlights of the Sinclair commuxuty that will become a tradition. Attendance is eoMething that etudents, parents, and teachers agree is important. This committee will look at neat ways to encourage kids to coin. and connect with ail of the good stuff happening at our achool. Public relations is a committee that will look at ways of sharing the Sinclair experience with the commun4y Imagine being a Sinclair ambassador and showing off your exciting new school to al of the important guests well b. seeing. Meet the media te showcase some of the fabulous adventures you are învolved in. ' Community Linksa' will b. al business as the committee reaches out te <'in working partnerships in our neighbour- hood. Businessindustry/education (NC) If you are a young person lookrng fora summer or parttim jobandareinterested in building job-search skills, thrsa new boltjs for you. 'Looking for a Job? A Guide for Youth' gives young job-seekers practical information on how te go about finding a job in terms of where te start, what's out there and how te prepare. The- bookiet includes sections on identifying interests and skilîs, what employers look for in wrkers, people and places that c1arn help, sample resumés and Lcoverin% letters, jo interview tips ad advice for on the job. The. 16-page bookiet will be available in English and French at Canada Employment Centres for Students when they open their doors this spring te help the new crop of job hunters. 1%e bookiet was produced by the Department of Human Resources Development Canada as an aid to employment centre staff who regularly hold group information sessions for students eager te sharpen their job-search àkilis. In addition te handing out the bookiet te young job-seekers, employment centre staff wilI continue te play matchmaker between students looking for work and employers looking te hire them. connections allow you te "ineet the future noW' and chart a course with confidence. We need lots of help and aren't afr-aid te ask. If we haven't rung the bell yet4 don't fret, there will b. more next week, stay tuned. What a great week-it bas been for Henry. Last week was filled with its share of suceffs. The senior bos'Mugy ,team started thé y2aUof ih a bang after a 10.-3 vie tory over -Co0bourg with 'tries from Chiristian Skelcher and Matt Vail. The senior girls rugby team, tied Miliken Mill with tries from Lisa Drake and Tri"h Luke. The next stop is Chinguacoy. Good luck giris. Hâwever, the great rugby playing did not end there. The. midget hoysi rugy team defeated Port Perry Hfigh 17-4. Way te go, Hlawks. And don't. forget that good old Hawk spirit, Henry. Keep our rugby teame on a roll. Congratulations also goes out te, ail winners at the Durham Sills Challenge. The bronze medal went te Sarah Colleran and Mim Lovelese for graýphic communications. Tii. i1ver medal went te Mark Fraser for autemotive. And last but not least, Jererny Dresar won the gold inedal for commercial photography, Because of'.J eremny's gold medal standing, it's fot over for him. He will be advancing to the ontario finals which are held in Hamilton in May. Congratulations te, ail Henry students who participated. More congratulations go out te Natalie Morgan, Mary Beth Goufallo, Christine Sturgess and Catherine Wiggiesworth (aka The Fabulous Flautists) who took firet place with a mark of 87 per cent at the. Oshawa Kiwanis Music Festival. On a more serious note, Henry students will have the opportunity te see the critically acclaimed Sehindiers List. Students will have the. chance te attend workshops and learn more about what went on during the Holocaust. Another important upcomlng event îs the 2.fhour famnine which is being mui»Wized by Her Impt and sponsod by W«W Vsion Canada. By particlpating in this very worthwhile evastý money wM lb. raissd for . food,, water, immunization, she1ter, education and to help the overall econoenic situations of ooantries in'n.ed. The event la sonsored by Everfrýesh and, you will b. provided vvitâ four juices throughout the lachool day. You van start getting aponsors now and the famiùne takes place May 10 and Il. If you didflnot attend last weekes meeting and have any questions, contact Beth Chapman or Tracy Allan. Unîversity and 'college marks have been électronically for- warded to the 'chools. Now ail we cari do is hope for the best until they respond on June 16. The good weather's here (hopeftilly it will get even botter) and the school year is nearing an end, so tee>s make the best of it. Have a super week, Henry. West Lynde Public School will hold the. ninth annual 'Fun Faire on Frday, May 6, 5:15 to 9 p.ni., at 270 Mchael Blvd., Whitby. There will b. more than 30 games and events, barbecued hot doge and hamburgers and a silent auction, whic-h- includes a weekend at kt Toron to hotel. Procede*111 go te new sports equipment, cultural events and computer for the school. Amn.ty effort FANHER LEO J. AUSTIN OAC students Samantha George (leit> and Samnantha MacLeod are shown with a poster promot- ing Amnesty International Week at the school. Grade 10 rel gious studies stu- dents made presentations, whîch included a mock trial, to interested students who were encouraged to write letters on behaif of politcal prisoers. Photo by Mark Reesor, Whilby Free Press