glebe 8 repo26 No. September 18, 1998 Vol. What is the future of schools in the Glebe? At Glebe Collegiate and Lisgar First Avenue, 73 First Ave., that students come from the Glebe Collegiate, teachers have not offers the early French immer- and beyond to take late French taken part in any after-school sion program to junior kinder- immersion starting in Grade 7. activities for the first two weeks garten to Grade 6 students. There The intermediate English program of September. Ottawa secondary are bilingual gifted Grade 5 and is offered to Grade 7 and 8 stu- school teachers, however, remain 6 classes here, one of only two dents and there are classes for in their classrooms although some sites in the city. Enrollment this gifted students. Ontario teachers are on strike to year is 370 according to princi- As well, Glashan, 28 Arlington protest the Harris government's pal Chantal Racine. Ave., offers English as a second teachers spend ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS language (ESL). Since some of demands that THREATENED more time in the classroom. Glashan's students are needy, area at- Although elementary classes Many Glebe children Glashan has been designated a Fo- tend Lady Evelyn and activities are running nor- Alternative ,/ cus on Futures school, with a School, 63 Evelyn mally, parents, teachers and stu- Ave., from ju- breakfast program, a lunch pro- dents are worried about the fu- nior kindergarten to Grade 6. The gram and funds to help needy ture of neighbourhood schools. English plus core French program students with the cost of field is on of The OCDSB is studying the based the concept child- from the trips and supplies. centred learning. Recently, the immersion. Students provincial formula on surplus south side of Third Avenue and GLEBE COLLEGIATE space with community working OCDSB director's council of su- perintendents recommended re- streets south go to Hopewell for At Glebe Collegiate, just over groups (CWGs) in order to decide the Grade 7 and 8 English pro- 1300 students are enrolled in which Ottawa-Carleton schools moving the designation of alter- native elementary schools. Cyn- gram. classes from Grade 9 to OAC. must close. The decision deadline special edu- thia Kitson, a parent at the Hopewell also has Principal Bob Dagenais reports is December 31, 1998. for school, wonders why the board cation programs students that there are three special edu- GLEBE AREA SCHOOLS identified by the special educa- cation programs at The Glebe's neighbourhood would eliminate this program"It the schoola tion department of the board. An special (SSU) schools offer a variety of pro- doesn't cost any more!" She asks support unit for intermediate special education students with behavioural diffi- grams to students of all abilities. concerned citizens to attend the class, a congregated class for in- culties, a 185 Fifth Ave., education committee meeting, re-integration unit for Mutchmor, termediate students with learning students a teaches the English plus core Sept. 22, and the board of educa- coming from substance disabilities and the classes for abuse rehabilitation French curriculum to students in tion meeting, Sept. 28, at 133 centre, and, gifted French immersion students for intellectually challenged stu- junior kindergarten to Grade 6. Greenbank Rd. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS in Grades 7 and 8 are located dents, an education for commu- There is a class for the gifted for students in the here. Principal Pat Hendry says nity living class (ECL). Glebe Grades 5 and 6. Principal Donna Intermediate Glebe attend either Glashan or there is, of course, special edu- Collegiate also offers ESL for be- Lindo says there are 252 cation support on a withdrawal more expected in Hopewell schools, Hopewell for ginning and intermediate ESL students, with basis to students at all levels. October to come to the three spe- Grade 7 and 8 French immersion, students. Glashan for the English program Glashan's enrolment this year Continued on page 2 cial education congregated Rahn says classes. and students just entering French is 365. Principal Susan Job program teaches skills, developes confidence INSIDE BY PATRICIA BLAIS City Councillor's Who drops in at Centre 507 at McLeod-Stewarton church, on column 9 Bank St. just past the Queensway? Forum 10 They are people who face issues such as extreme poverty, chronic Pros and cons of Lansdowne unemployment, mental illness, revitalization homelessness, abuse, hunger, low self esteem and lack of self worth. Reg'l Councillor's The participants are as concerned column 11 about jobs as most of us are these days and our research indicates Features 20-22 they are interested in having re- Robert Cram, flutist liable long-term work. Unfortu- nately, many of our participants News 25 have little education, work expe- Legal briefs review rience and job skill. How can they find work? To answer this .renters' rights need Centre 507 has started a 10CDSB trustee . 28 Community Economic Development (CED) program to 'Schools 29-33 create employment opportunities One of our participants, Yuri, was responsible for the Bytown Urban Back to school in the within the Centretown area. Gardens (BUGS) community garden on Metcalfe St. near the Queensway. Glebe The initial goal is not to create The harvest was used to supplement the food program at Centre 507. full-time work but rather to de- Church 36, 37 velop part-time work that can these programs have not only doing this work. The goals of our Guest speakers and teach job skills while providing a shown themselves to be dedicated, employment programs are not useful service to businesses as punctual and conscientious work- only to have our participants s ecial music well as the Centretown area. In ers but have shown obvious im- working but also to help them de- addition to the actual work, all provements in their self esteem. velop confidence in themselves Next Deadline participants will commit to a One of the .centre's partici- and feel they are contributing to September 28, 1998 five-week job skills training pants, "Sue," has been working society. Part-time jobs will help session facilitated by the CED for the last year cleaning the them develop job skills, a sense of worker. These sessions will in- outside of the centre. She works responsibility, punctuality and clude discussions on appearance, approximately three hours a week commitment hygiene, job performance and and receives a small honorarium, BUSINESS PARTNERS dealing with job stresses. but the pride she shows in her NEEDED The centre has offered work work and herself is immeasur- Centre 507 is attempting to ex- Quote of the Month programs in the past ranging from able. The coordinator of Centre pand the employment program to What greater or better gift can on-call general maintenance to 507 considers this a success be able to provide more reliable we offer the republic than to daily three-hour shifts around story even though Sue may never teach and instruct our youth? the centre. The participants in become financially independent Continued on page 2 Cicero NEWS Glebe Report September 18, 1998 2 Obituary Dr. Richard Seccombe Fall Programs BY GRAHAM EATHERLEY rft'44" McNabb Recreation Complex On Tuesday the first of Septem- ber, the Glebe lost a dedicated Walking veterinarian with the unexpected Clink Exploring the 6oddess death of Dr. Richard Seccombe Turn your walk in to a workout! Explore the Goddess as She was who was well Icnown to the many depicted and worshiped throughout clients of the Glebe Pet Hospital. Foot Massage (Reflexology) history to today. Richard was born in Australia in Don't take an inch, take a foot! Relax 1946, became a veterinary sur- and learn about your bodys stress geon in Sydney and practised in points through the ancient art of High Tech. Programs England during the 1970s. In reflexology. Put your best foot 1981 he moved to the Glebe, forward! founded the Brittany Animal Introduction to Computers Yoga Hospital and subsequently the Specially designed for beginners. Yoga teaches a sequence of exercises Glebe Pet Hospital in 1985. Covering explanation of basic terms Richard loved his work and was ta develop flexibility, strength, and concepts. By the end of this a strong proponent of the local balance, breathing control, mental course, you will have been introduced business community. Dr. Hussein awareness and stress reduction. to windows 95/98, Microsoft Office, Fattah, his friend and partner, Classes consist of breathing and a and other popular programs and the will be carrying on the veterinary series of held postures followed by internet. practice at the Glebe Pet Hospital. relaxation techniques. had a great sense Richard of ad- Business Application venture and was an avid natural- Running Club/Clinic An introduction to Microsoft Office. ist and outdoorsman. He enjoyed Dr. Richard Seccombe Don't just stand at the finish line! good company and developed a Learn to enjoy running as a form of a How to buy a computer wide circle of friends through the Arrow and Loon enjoying exercise and an active way of life. tennis, canoeing, camping and beer and a good laugh with Thinking of purchasing a computer? Well the right time is now. hiking. His passion for the out- friends. Raku Workshop Do you doors took him not to the He was a good father to his sons, know what you want? Come f ind out! only Raku is a centuries old Japanese wilderness in Ontario and Quebec Matthew, Lawrence, Evan and Ju- firing technique which allows the but to faraway places such as the lian, sharing his passion for na- student to follow their work Adirondacks, Yorkshire and his ture with them at every oppor- from beginning to end and see For more information, native Australia.