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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 01, 1966

Page

12

New staff added at Georgetowne District Christian School

The Georgetowne District Christian School expands to five classrooms with a new two room wing and a staff addition. About 120 students are enrolled, with 35 from Acton. Principal Petrasiia notes all lessons in English and a God centered curriculum aligned with public schools. Most pupils attend the Christian Reformed Church and are of Dutch descent. the new teacher Miss Westman is Scottish.

Georgetown District Christian School Acton J. Petrasiia Georgetowne A. Baker I. Antonides J. Troost

Acton district braces for record pupil turnout on opening day

Free Press notes more than 4 000 pupils return Tuesday across the district with Acton alone near 1 430. Enrolment peaks trigger bus route adjustments as Acton high, Robert Little, M Z Bennett, and other schools prep for a six day cycle and revised schedules.

School caretakers work in holidays

Caretakers at two public schools prepare for the first day back. Named staff include Jim Bradshaw, George Barnes, Ab Robinson, Colin MacColl, Mrs. Mary MacColl, and Mrs. Irene Balogh.

Jim Bradshaw George Barnes Ab Robinson Colin MacColl Mary MacColl Irene Balogh

Nassagaweya opens Brookville portable as pupil numbers rise

In Nassagaweya Township next week more than 600 pupils are expected as a new portable classroom opens at Brookville to ease crowding. A half time rotary teaching system for Grades 7 and 8 is introduced alongside morning and afternoon kindergarten at Brookville and morning kindergarten at Campbellville. Returning staff include principals K P Towbridge and J Duthield with numerous teachers. new staff include Denise Mitchell and Deirdre Towers. Brookville plans a six room addition with home economics and industrial arts spaces and a library.

England Michael Bevan Kleinburg Big Coates Ross Lambourn Marion Reed East York Collegiate Norval Ted Curtis Guelph Margit Jubasg Laszlo James Holmes Ian McGillivray Luba Medicky Mill St Karen Walker Patrick Sullivan Clarence Rognvaldson Oscar Drijber Ron McCallum Brae Andrews Seton Hall South Orange New Jersey OCE Toronto Flo Mr. Andrews Gwen Andrews Mason Blvd Nassagaweya Brookville Campbellville Brookville Public School K.P. Towbridge J. W. Zehr He. P. Mahatoo Florence Parsons Nanes Leithead Alice Sherwood Victoria James Judith (Wessenger) Glandefield Helen Hornett Betty Dredge

Sunshine School Hosts 24 Children in New Classes

Twenty four children will attend classes at Sunshine School in Hornby on Thursday. Mrs Gwen Tettares and Mrs Jean Mitchell lead the program with volunteer helpers and two teachers, Donna Bhanu and others, as Rev M Christensen will drive the bus each day.

Sunmshine School Hornby Thesadner Gwen Tettares Sunshine Jean Mitchelle Donna Bhancook Mays. Jettares Mitchell York M. Christensen

M Z Bennett Increased Car Almanators and Staff

The article lists enrollment rising from 388 to 418 pupils at M Z Bennett school and outlines new and existing teachers for every grade. Principal Pliaer Smith and Vice principal Waiter Duanars lead a staff including Miss Racin Heller in kindergarten and teachers Earl Brears Arlene Bruce Ed Leatherhind Doris Tereh Glenda Benyon Porn Small across grades one to eight.

Abennetto School Puestas Dash Jaume Pliaer Smith Praipad Waiter Duanars Earl Brears Arlene Bruce Rotary Satem Ed Leatherhind Doris Tereh Glenda’ Benyon Porn Small

Enrolment rise eyed at Robert Little Public School

Principal G W McKenzie projects about 580 pupils this year up from 540, with 160 rooms in main school and three in Speyside stone school. New and returning teachers fill grades one through seven, alongside redecorations and upcoming Speyside additions.

Robert Little G. W. McKenzie Acton Spevside Stone School Elmer Smith

Public schools in Esquesing appoint staff for fall

Esquesing Township readies seven schools for the new term with a launched co ordinating principal role. Eric Batkind of Limehouse is chosen as coordinating principal, Gordon Bassett becomes Limehouse vice principal and Speyside principal’s relief, with several new teachers listed across Stewarttown Glen Williams Norval Speyside Pineview Milton Heights and other campuses.

Eric Batkind Limehouse School Gordon Bassett Amherstburg Limehouse Spesside Afr Mars Peter Gardiner Stewart Town Pineview Garson Donna Bateman Poronto Christel Efines Hasnitten Speyside Robert Clint Patricia Paarry Teachers’ College Glen Williams Milton Heights J. Evers Burlington Norval Thelma Hearns Eleane McKeown Leonard Jackson Ralph McKeown Wendy Glass Mes Mare Gitten Doris Dutt Fiva Presswood Bob MacMillan Alex Dickson Glens Conner Courtney Saunders Andrew Blain Ethel Riddell Lena White Shirley Kaw Rchee Ethel Gaardhier Speyside Gus da

Enrollment to start September six in Eramosa area schools

About 700 pupils are expected to begin classes September 6 in Eramosa township with seven schools in use. Rockwood public school enrollment remains high as portable classrooms are prepared near two sites. Several teachers and staff listed for the new term. remedial and music staff include Mrs. Hinds and Mrs. Eloy.

Eramosa Florence Mis Rook Pune Bree Gare Pal Mtr Coble Borage Blogheth Harnaeeg Nader Krranyp Robert Passe

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