Page 12A “The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, March 4, 1992 Castlegar Traffic Safety Committee searching for greater input from locals Castlegar's Traffic Safety Com- mittee is at a crossroads. The small group of individuals who make up the committee, including resource from the RCMP, I€BC and the City of Castlegar, held a meeting Thursday after- noon in order to decide: the com- mittee's future direction. helped to implement such success- ful campaigns as the Christmas CounterAttack, is searching for greater input from school/parent on . community groups, service clubs and the public in gen- eral ! “The Traffic Safety Committee does not belong to ICBC, the City or the RCMP, it’s a community commitiee that responds to traffic concerns in Castlegar,” said Jan Wise, manager of community pro- grams and traffic safety education for ICBC. According to one Pasticipant at become involved in the commit- tee “Parental groups throughout School District No. 9 should become involved with the Traffic Safety Board since one of their Another concern involves motorists lack of defensive driving skills in Castlegar. “The drivers in this area are very poor,” __ Both problems areas could be the meeting, there is no sh of concerns in this area when it comes to traffic safety—another reason why more people should biggest ci the pub- lic's infractions surrounding school buses,” said one partici- pant. gh better educa- ene one facet of the Castle- gar Traffic Safety Committee. As well, the committee strives towards planning and implement- ing projects targeting traffic safety issues; increase community awareness through various cam- paigns; identify local traffic safety issues; self-promotion; support for other agencies whic are striving for better traffic safety and pro- moting traffic safety in the class- rooms of School District No. 9 The Safety Committee, which for laundry Powdered 4L ULTRA ABC 48 ea Product of Chile No. 1 Grade 1.46/ kg Ib. OVEN White 570g sliced loaf '|BREAD or 60% Whole Wheat JOY Toothpaste Selected Flavours 100mL. 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This, according to Superinten- dent of Schools, Terry Wayling, is the goal of the Year 2000 pro- ject Though retiring this year, Wayling’s nine years of experi- ence has shown him children develop into thoughtful, consid- erate and productive adults, who use their skills in a professional manner. “It’s not that these children are any smarter than we were, but these days it is considerably more difficult to get a job after graduation, so students are stay- creative q d of chil- dren is Sealy different than even a few years ago. Therefore, the new Year 2000 program will advocate a much more individu- alized system. Though there is a core level of material that must be learned by students, the courses will be geared to each individual's needs and abilities. By accenting the positive and acknowledging their strengths, students will begin to regard learning in a positive way. The primary grades; from kindergarten to grade three, have already changed over to the Year 2000 program. This change is working out very well, with the ‘To encourage independent, self-sufficient, creative thinkers.’ — TERRY WAYLING Superintendent , School District No. 9 ing in school longer and are obtaining a post - secondary education.” The Year 2000 project will look at students differently. The exception of a slight problem with the report cards. Since everyone is graded differently, a new system must be worked out Although this program is slowly working its way through the school district, it could take Terry Wayling more than five years to com- pletely take over. Since most teachers have not been educated in the theories of the Year 2000 program, they must return to learn the neces- sary skills. As Wayling pointed out, “ We have a capable group of teachers and as demands are changing, they will have to accept responsibility for retrain- ing and upgrading skills.” The renovations at Stanley Humphries high school are yet another example of the strides being made by School District No. 9 to improve the education system. Although there is still another year until the project is completed, the end result should be well worth the wait. With additions such as air condition- ing, new lockers, carpeting and a student lounge containing a fully functional kitchen, learning will at least be a lot more comfort- able. This week, School District No. 9 is celebrating Education week. This is an annual, province-wide initiative cele- brated by all the schools in B.C.. School District No. 9 has been holding an “open house” at many of its local schools and student project displays can be seen. This is also a time for the schgol district to inform the pub- lic of its goals and education ide- als “Castlegar School District No: 9 has a progresrve attitude for says Wayling. “Though it is frus- trating that there is not enough money to do everything that we would like to, we make due with the resources that we have and make positive strides towards good education.” VNUVVIVAVVVVAV4 Students at Stanley Humphires High School work together on an English essay on Shakespeare. From left; Ryan Jolly, Teresa Plotnikoff, Carolyn Chernoff and Jessica Saville. fe P3 student Clayton Boisvert, tackles a challenging math game after completing his classroom work. Donald Young, a Stanley Humphries School student, is beginning a project in his metal working class. YVVALVLVVA Student Beverly Harvey, receives some helpful hints and advise from her teacher Mr. Eggleton at Castlegar Primary School.