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Home Economics
The need for homemaking education is great. Our society demands people to pass a test before they drive a car, but none before· setting up a home-an equally serious matter. High incidences of early marriages,family problems,and problems with housing and money management have forced a change to basic training in all areas of home- making.
In Grade 9 and 10 basics are studied -e. g. simple Sewing Techniques, basic foods and nut- rition. In Grade 11 Textiles and Clothing is studied in more depth with the accent on fashion and its aesthetic appeal.
Family Development gives the student an op- portunity to study the family , its problems and the effect of the family upon the individual.
Foreign Foods in Grade 11 leads to a dis- cussion of World Food Supply in Grade 12 where the students are acquainted with the facts of the population explosion, approaching food shortages and nutritional problems. Time and energy man- agement is studied. Labs provide a chance for practical application of principles. Grade 12 is completed by a study of Housing including a study of modern architecture and selection of housing and interior design.
Mrs. Carswell
Commercial Department
The Department has taken on Mrs. Leaman, Mr. Mattice, and Miss Frost this year, as well as Miss Richards who joined the staff in November after Mrs. Skinkle was forced by illness to retire. Mrs. Skinkle has been missed since her departure.
The annual typing contest was held in Owen Sound. Our representatives were Pat Hughes, Derys Muirhead, Brenda Lebieck, and Diane Doyle representing both Senior and Junior levels. The Senior team was third, while the Juniors came out second. Congratulations to these girls.
Mr. Bennett led the annual senior class tour in March. The head office of Canada Life and the Metropolitan Toronto Police headquarters were visited . Much insight into big business operation was gained.
A job interview week was held just before Easter with ten outside firms participating from Barrie, Toronto, and Oshawa as well as the Collingwood area. Over 100 interviews were conducted with graduating students. Special thanks to Ellen Hammill and David Ready for their capa- ble organization of this venture.
J. Freudeman
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