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New year, new Vaughan Local notables give readers their wishes for our community By Eric Emin Wood

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hy do we make new year’s resolutions? After all, winter isn’t precisely the season of rebirth. In ancient times, many people starved between January and April, making the year’s solstice festival — regardless of which religion it represented — a celebration of its end, not its beginning. But our collective need to observe the sense of renewal a new year represents stretches back too. The ancient Babylonians promised their gods they would return borrowed objects and pay off their debts. The Romans began the new year by making promises to their god Janus, for whom January is named. In that same spirit of hope, Vaughan Today asked 15 residents: What is your New Year’s wish for our community in 2013? Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua: “As a city, we have much to look forward to: a hospital, a subway, a downtown core. We live in one of the safest communities in the world and we are leading job creators with a remarkable standard of living and quality of life. May you all experience the magic in 2013 and beyond.” Jamie MacLean, Marketing Director of Vaughan Mills: “I think 2013 is a great opportunity to make a strong commitment to dedicate more time with our kids. There’s so much that families can do to connect.” VAUGHAN ToDAY JANUARY 2013

Vaughan MPP Steven Del Duca: “My new year’s wish for Vaughan is that we continue to have solid economic progress and recovery. I think we’re very blessed that way in Vaughan, and I’m going to work as hard as I can as its MPP to help make sure that we continue to be a very healthy, prosperous and liveable community.” Vaughan MP Julian Fantino: “That the provincial government will return responsibility for the delivery of a stand-alone Vaughan hospital back to the Vaughan Health Campus of Care community-based volunteers, who have been involved in bringing badly needed health service to the people of Vaughan since 2003.”

Altaf Stationwala, president and CEO of Mackenzie Health: “My wish for the New Year is that thanks to the extensive work done by our planning team in consultation with our staff, physicians, healthcare partners and the people of our community, that Mackenzie Health will receive ministry approval to open the new Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital in 2018/2019 as planned so that we can provide much needed healthcare services to the people of our community.” Fabio Brusco, president of the Vaughan Football Association: “Currently, there is not one single football field in Vaughan except for a privately built multi-purpose turf stadium in Maple. We hope that the city will finally be able to allocate one to football in the very near future.”

Natalie Di Luccio, singer: “My New Year’s wish for Vaughan is to be grateful. Have gratitude for everyone and everything you have. Since travelling and working extensively abroad I have truly realized how lucky we are. Most people in the world dream of living in a community like ours. So don’t be afraid to take chances. Step out of the box and do what you dream of. Sometimes we get so caught up in our routine that we forget our time is limited here. There is no better time to do what you dreamed of than now.” Frank Iannuzzi, president of Vaughan Lashers: “I would really like to see the city having better facilities for wheelchair basketball. I’m trying to host a tournament in the new year that has international youth coming from all over the world, and unfortunately, I cannot do it in Vaughan, because we just don’t have an international-level court here.”

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Mario Calla, Executive Director of COSTI: “My hopes and wishes for the newcomers of Vaughan is that in the new year they will see the fulfillment of their goals, and achieve the success that they dreamed of when they first arrived in Canada — not only for themselves, but for their children.” Joseph Bae, Vaughan Community Church: “My wish for Vaughan in 2013 would be for more open doors. Through being a host community with the Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold program here in York Region, we are currently experiencing the pleasure and privilege of welcoming men and women into our church, serving them and sharing a meal together with them. I would love to see more of this spirit: more open doors, more letting people in and more reaching out because that’s a way for our city, our faith communities and our families to develop a richness we can’t come by simply through having more stuff.” CONTINUED Page 6

York Region Chair Bill Fisch: “My New Year’s wish for York Region is that we continue to all work together to create a high quality of life where people want to live, work, play and go to school.”

Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. You’re invited to join me at my…. New Year’s Levee and Community Office Open House Sunday, January 20, 2013 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm 9587 Weston Rd, Unit #9, Woodbridge ON & 2nd Official Town Hall Meeting Thursday, January 31, 2013 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm Maple Community Centre, Activity Room #1 Constituency Office of MPP Steven Del Duca 9587 Weston Road, Unit #9 Woodbridge, ON L4H 3A5 905-832-6630 | sdelduca.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org www.stevendelduca.onmpp.ca | @StevenDelDuca Facebook.com/StevenDelDucaMPP

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Page-ing Anjali Ghandi Woodbridge teen learned about Queen’s Park first-hand By Ann Ruppenstein

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n order to secure her spot in the Legislative Page Program at Queen’s Park, Lorna Jackson Public School student Anjali Ghandi did more than some do for a job application. In addition to memorizing the faces, names and locations of all 107 MPPs, Ghandi submitted an essay on her achievements, a recommendation letter from her teacher and principal and had to maintain an above 80 percent average in her course work. “My brother was a former page a few years back and his motivation and his experience motivated me to join as well,” the grade 8 student says from her home in Woodbridge. “I have a strong interest in Canadian and International political affairs and this program was the perfect opportunity for me to enhance my knowledge of

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Ontario’s politics.” Every year approximately 140 students in grades 7 and 8 are selected to serve as pages at the Legislative Assembly. Through the page program. she had the opportunity to meet politicians and key parliamentary figures including Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak, Speaker Dave Levac and Lieutenant Governor David Onley. “We got to learn so much because we were right in the action on the floor of the chamber,” she says. “We’d get to deliver messages and be right with the MPPs.” Although she enjoyed learning about how a bill turns into a law and meeting other students with similar interests, one of her favourite experiences happened on her last day as a page. “We spent 45 minutes with Dalton McGuinty,” she says. “He gave us advice, taught us about the government and how it works, he answered all our questions and he even signed something for me.” Although her program cut short — from three weeks to three days — upon Dalton McGuinty’s resignation and decision to prorogue the legislature, Ghandi plans to pursue a career in law or politics. “I was depressed when I heard we weren’t going to be able to come back to serve as a page but politics is unpredictable,” she says.

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ME AND THE PREMIER: Lorna Jackson Public School student Anjali Ghandi, pictured with Premier Dalton McGuinty, served as a Queen’s Park page this fall before the house was prorogued.

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any individuals debate between organically-grown and conventionally -grown foods, without understanding the difference. Organic foods are only pesticide-free, growers avoid synthetic fertilizers, chemical additives and genetically modified crops. In contrast, conventionally grown foods are can use man-made products during the growing process which some argue can impact one’s health. Due to its reported increased nutrient content, organic food is seen to be better according to some consumers. In a 2012 study organically grown tomato plants yielded an increase in total sugars, flavonoids, and vitamin C. However, non-organic techniques have also demonstrated an increase in nutritional content. For example, genetically modified golden rice resulted in an increase of beta carotene, a substance essential for the production of vitamin A. However, studies have shown that the levels of vitamin A in golden rice can degrade after harvesting and cooking. A 2012 study published by Seralini et. al. examined the effect of pesticides and genetically modified corn on rats. The rats that consumed genetically modified corn along with pesticides not only developed can-

cerous tumours, but also had an increased mortality rate in comparison to the control group. However, the study wasn’t the most reliable as the rats used had a history of developing tumours. Secondly, the length of the study, two years, as opposed to the average 90 day period all previous studies adhered to. Lastly, due to a rat’s short life expectancy rate being about two years, this would usually be the time they begin developing tumours either way. Bottom line: The two main organizations of organic and conventional foods both have their own agendas. Although these two groups vary in their methods, they both use their abilities to persuade the consumer into purchasing their product. They both have conducted their own research, producing results to support each one of their claims. As a consumer, it is crucial to remain objective to the statements that you hear. If you are interested in a particular view, do your own research and see if you can find a sissenting view. Ultimately, always be skeptical; regardless of the source. — Michael Appugliese is a certified personal trainer at Paul’s Boot Camp in Woodbridge.

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entire room at once. If so, skip directly to Step 5. If you have limited funds, decide what you can and can’t live with in each room. Maybe you absolutely, positively need a new bed, but the carpet isn’t so bad. Okay, put your bucks into the bedroom furniture. Better to buy a few quality things than to spend your dollars on a cheap total makeover. (It’s kind of like chocolate: One Godiva truffle is worth a whole cheapie bar.) Do that with each room on your list, and see which are the most important things that will make it better for you. (Yes, all this decision making can be hard work. Give yourself a day off from Project Prep.) Step 4 Reality-check time. Do you have the budget to do all that you want to do? If not, time to prioritize again. Choose what your heart and mind most want to change and focus on that. This may mean making tradeoffs again — for example, getting new kitchen flooring and putting up with the ugly entry hall a little longer. That’s okay — you still have a dream to build on. Step 5 Another fun stage. Go to a good magazine stand and stock up on some of those glorious, luxe and lavish decorating magazines: Canadian House and Garden, Style at Home, Martha Stewart Living, Country Living, etc. Make notes about ideas. Tear out pictures or whole articles and tape them in your notebook. Highlight the most important bits. Keep an eye out everywhere for colours and patterns. It doesn’t matter if it’s an eye shadow, blouse, vegetable or plant. Sometimes you can cut a photo out of a catalogue or magazine; sometimes you may have to use coloured pencils to duplicate the colour for your notebook. Step 6 Congratulations! Project Prep is completed. Now you’re all ready to visit the upcoming International Home & Garden Show (Feb. 21–24), National Home Show (March 15–24), home reno and décor stores, and contractors. Enjoy!

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tories and smiles filled the room as a group of grade 8 students from TFS visited a nearby nursing home before the holidays. There was a noticeable age gap between participants but few lulls in their conversations. The students seemed glad to be there, and the residents of the Salvation Army Isabel and Arthur Meighen Manor seemed to welcome the visit. “They don’t really get to see a lot of young people so I think it made them happy to be able to talk to us and get to know us,” said TFS student Alyssa Kastner of the residents. “One of them, she knew my school when it was just a little house and her dad used to horseback ride around the school so I thought that was really cool.” The inter-generational gathering was one of nine community events attended by TFS staff, students and parent volunteers on the morning of Dec. 6. Groups of students visited places such as the North York Women’s Shelter and Moorelands Community Centre. In all, 90 grade 8’s left their classrooms to lend a helping hand. According to the school’s dean of student affairs, Kim English, a special emphasis is placed on volunteerism at TFS. “I think that there’s a lot that students can learn through these experiences,” English said. “People talk about educating the whole child and empathy is a huge part.” For many of the students, it was their first taste of community service but they will have several more chances to help out in later grades. All Ontario high school students are to give 40 hours of volunteer work to the community. The International Baccalaureate program provided at TFS also requires community service, but the school has taken it a step further, asking students to make a long term commitment to a non-profit organization. “We’ve kind of taken that requirement and we’ve sort of put our TFS spin on it,” English said. “It’s more meaningful for organizations and for the students to volunteer in the same place for a longer period of time because the students really get to know that organization and the issues that surround it.” In grade 11, students are asked to find time to volunteer at least once a week for several months, depending on what kind of work they are doing. In the past, young volunteers have spent time with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Lawyers Feed the Hungry and Out of the Cold as part of their long term service projects.

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HERE TO LISTEN: TFS student Alyssa Kastner, left, spent the morning of Dec. 6 talking to residents of Isabel and Arthur Meighen Manor, including Joan Mansfield, as part of her school’s community service day.

After her time at Meighen Manor, Kastner said she hopes to lend her time to help seniors. “I really like working with the elderly so I’ll probably do something like that for my service project,” she said. Next year, she and others in grades 9–11 will be eligible to take part in a community service trip outside of their own community — all the way in Ecuador. Last March Break, students helped build a clean water irrigation ditch for a small village. This coming year they may be tasked with helping to construct a new school. English, who has been on the trip herself, admitted it can be bittersweet for the students. “They loved it,” she said. “I think they especially loved being with the kids from the community. But there’s a lot of malnutrition. It was sad in many ways.” Students don’t have to leave school to give back. The school’s Outreach Club organizes events such as World Vision’s 30 Hour Famine as well as various food drives for North York Harvest Food Bank and toy drives for the six families the school sponsors through Moorelands. “We’re caring. We want to help other

people,” said Gianni Prenol who spent the day packing gifts at Moorelands. “We’re all equally important here, some are just less fortunate than others.” English said she hopes the volunteer trips helped hammer home that message for all of the students. After returning to school, the separate groups spoke to the rest of their grade about what they had seen and done that day. “It’s really nice because even though these students weren’t here they still get to benefit from hearing about all the other experiences too,” English said. “So as they get older they can then kind of decide what organizations they might be interested in. “We try to work with organizations that can use the help of our students,” she said. “If we can send students out once in a while to engage and be helpful then we need to do that. It’s our responsibility as citizens to participate in and support our communities.”

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schools like Derrydown Public School, Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute and Lawrence Heights Middle School and features camp counselors from Havergal, as well as their friends, and former campers who came back to volunteer after graduating. “We’ve got kids from high schools all over the city really being [leaders in training] and camp counsellors as word spreads of this opportunity,” says Peel. “They’re volunteers, they just do it for fun but they get to play sports for two weeks with these kids and get to know them and then those kids can come back and be counsellors and [leaders in training] and it’s just a really virtuous circle of engagement and participation.” As director of the Institute at Havergal College, Peel says its role is to bring the school’s mission to prepare young women to make a difference in the world to life. “It’s essentially a vehicle for students to bring a change in the world in community partnerships,” Peel says. “We are mainly engaging in our own world in Toronto, they learn about different people and develop relationships with those people and become familiar with different ways of living.” Most of the local community partnerships stem from students’ ideas and in the current school year include a partnership with Grenoble Public School, where they do homework and explore what it means to be Canadian with a group of grade 5 students, and an online radio show for Accessible Media Inc. called Teen Talk. “Our students are working on a youth-oriented radio show for youth

who are blind so the radio show is oriented towards entertainment and they essentially review what’s been in print on youth entertainment and turn it into a radio show,” she says. Havergal students also partner with students from Pauline Johnson Junior Public School to focus on running and reading in a program called Start2Finish. “We run with kids for an hour and then we read with them for an hour building literacy and physical activity as well,” Peel says. “Then we have a relationship with Best Buddies, which is on more of an occasional basis where our girls buddy with kids with disabilities and they do things together throughout the year.” Every year, the school also holds a Celebration Saturday, which includes a bake sale, auction, games and farmers market, in support of the school’s community partnerships. This year the event raised $54,755, which supports the projects. “Essentially the students decide with the partners what the proposal is for the funding, so we try to have it be so that the partnership can do something they otherwise wouldn’t be able to do,” Peel says. Through the community partnerships, the biggest thing students takeaway is the relationships they build with other kids, she says. “You only learn so much sitting in a classroom,” Peel says. “You can learn the theory of the world sitting in a classroom. It’s very important to get out and experience the world both in our own city and internationally we think to bring that knowledge of the world to life.”

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very year, well-intentioned parents seek out private school education for their children. For these families, benefits such as academic enrichment, increased parental involvement and a safe, caring community of students and teachers outweigh the costs, financial or otherwise. Because there are innumerable approaches to education, finding a school that matches one’s own perspective can create a positive, productive academic experience for your child. Whether you prefer the student-directed learning method of Montessori, or the arts-based curriculum of a Waldorf school, choosing the right school will not only allow students to thrive in a supportive environment and build independence, but also gain unique skills that fit their learning style. With options ranging from boarding schools to modern alternative curricula, there is almost certainly a school to suit each and every child. But parents must take the time to find the best fit for their child and avoid schools of questionable reputation. Many private and independent schools belong to provincial, national or international associations that either govern their curriculum or operations, or provide professional development and support for

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teachers. This accreditation can be an important factor, as it provides a third party reference and credibility for the school. However, media reports on credit mills — schools boosting student marks and reducing course requirements for a cost — loose regulations around starting up a private school and private school teacher and principal qualifications may give parents pause. To help ensure the credibility of your private school options consider taking the following steps: Seek out private schools within larger associations such as the Ontario Federation of Independent Schools, Canadian Accredited Independent Schools and the Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario. According to Conference of Independent Schools Ontario director Jan Campbell, groups such as hers have “rigorous membership criteria to ensure that member schools are reputable, financially stable institutions with strong academic programming.� Once you’ve selected a few target schools, start your research beginning online. A strong website will provide links to information including academic and extra-curricular programming, accreditation, history/longevity and financial backing. Campbell also suggests looking for schools with strong financial backing that fund scholarships and bursaries. Visit the school to further investigate its personnel, standards and general environment. While there, ask questions about critical points including teacher and staff qualifications, school governance and leadership structure (e.g., a strong board of governors working hand-in-hand with school administration), curriculum and academic standards, opportunities for student learning outside of class, and graduate outcomes. While there, you may also request the names of parents of current students to speak with at a later date. Leave no stone unturned in your investigation. External sites such as the Ontario Ministry of Education will also prove helpful. Some of the resources available include consumer tips and a list of schools where credit-granting authority has been revoked. Remember, private school education is an investment. Take the time to make sure your investment is sound.

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started volunteering for Camp Oochigeas or “Ooch� as a counsellor the summer of 2011, after hearing about its magical and positive environment from a friend. I was eager to spend my two-week vacation in the Muskokas at the residential camp with a dynamic group of volunteers and enthusiastic campers. Let me tell you, my experience at Ooch was nothing short of incredible. Ooch is a privately funded, volunteerbased organization that provides kids with cancer, and kids affected by childhood cancer, a chance to experience camp. It provides a unique opportunity for growth through challenging, fun and enriching experiences. Enjoying the outdoors and having fun are two integral parts of being a child and every child deserves to experience the wonder of camp. Activities like canoeing, archery, swimming and waterskiing allow children with cancer to challenge themselves in a safe environment and get back to what they need most — the chance to just be kids. During the eight weeks of residential camp, Ooch will see nearly 800 campers between the ages of 6–19 and 320 volunteer counselors. There is also a team of volunteer oncologists and nurses from Sick Kids Med Shed Team, so the children who need it can receive treatment at camp. In addition to summer residential camp, it provides year-round programs at Sick Kids at Ooch Downtown, their urban camp facility. Ooch provides a safe place for children, to just be themselves. They’re challenged to learn new skills and try new activities. All victories are celebrated, whether it be climbing to the top of the rock wall or getting in a canoe. The campers’ determination and courage inspire me to try new things and overcome my fears. It’s encouraging to see campers cheering on their new friends as they tackle a new goal. Everyday there is a time where campers are able to stand up in front of the whole camp and give a friend a step in the right direction who has met their goal, helped them with their goal or for just being a good friend. I loved seeing the children leave the camp with more self-esteem and confidence. They had conquered so much by coming to camp and they knew it. I am so proud to be apart of such a passionate community of volunteers and staff that are so enthusiastic about bringing fun to these children. Campers, their families and the Ooch staff are always so appreciative of all our efforts as volunteers. There is always a big smile or hug awaiting me when I walk in the door at Ooch.

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YES, IT IS AS FUN AS IT LOOKS: Every summer hundreds of volunteer counsellors head north to Camp Ooch to give kids dealing with cancer a chance to experience the wonders of camp.

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or Branksome Hall and Upper Canada College, solving the world’s problems begins with a few magic tricks. Illusionist Ray Chance treated a gym full of grade 8 students to exercises in misdirection: guessing cards, emptying cups of water and cutting open a grapefruit to reveal a $10 bill. For most schools, it would be an entertaining diversion. But this show had education in mind. “They had a good way to keep our attention,” says Branksome Hall student Annalisa Lowenstein. “They’re teaching us a bunch of stuff in ways that we wouldn’t usually see.” The magic served as an introduction to the Rotman School of Management’s annual iThink initiative at Branksome Hall, a day-long class in what it calls integrative thinking. The purpose of the program is to make students notice things they wouldn’t have noticed before, says Nogah Kornberg, who has spent three years developing integrative thinking at Rotman. “There is too much information in the world for our brains to take it all in,” Kornberg says. “Our brains have developed in a way that we remember what we think is most important. Once we realize we miss information, we can be better at seeking it out and we can be better at trying to find cool things in the world that we may have missed otherwise.” And by understanding that one’s viewpoint is limited and that other people perceive the world differently, students can come up with new, com-

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prehensive solutions to some of the world’s problems. “A magician is such a perfect way to start the day,” Kornberg says. “Magic works because there’s stuff we’re paying attention to, but the stuff we don’t pay attention to is what makes magic so magical.” After the show, students broke off into groups to explore displays designed to make them second-guess what they perceive. In one room, they viewed unlabelled photographs of people and tried to guess why the subjects are famous. One yearbook photo of a pudgy, bespectacled boy garnered guesses like “CEO” or “computer programmer” — when it was really television personality Ryan Seacrest. Students walked a gallery of optical illusions, watched a video on stereotypes, participated in debates, and built structures from spaghetti noodles by borrowing each other’s ideas. “I think they’ve taken a much different approach than a lot of the teachers I’ve had in the past,” says Kimathi Muiruri, one of the boys visiting from Upper Canada College. “It’s extremely different, but different in a good way, as in it includes us. It’s not just a teacher telling us about learning. It’s a teacher helping us learn how we learn. I like that approach because it gives us a chance to discover us, opposed to a test or a survey telling us who we are.” Lowenstein also finds it effective. “I find it really useful to do handson work because it’s a lot more interactive than sitting at a desk or on your

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IT’S A MARSHMALLOW LESSON: Students from Branksome Hall and Upper Canada College work together to build a structure with spaghetti noodles, tape, string, and a marshmallow to teach them different ways of thinking.

computer,” she says. The iThink program which began at Branksome Hall four years ago, was originally designed for Masters of Business Administration and company executives, Kornberg says. Rotman first brought it to Branksome as a 10-week after-school class for grade 10 girls. “They demonstrated the capacity of young people to think if given the tools and the support to do so,” Kornberg says. Rotman plans to further modify the program for children as young as kindergarten, encouraging their inherent curiosity and fostering it as they grow, says Kornberg. “The full-day program, like the one here, is unique to UCC and Branksome Hall,” she says. Rotman is looking into expanding the cur-

riculum into grades 8 through 10 at the school. “I have students who are in grade 11, and they remember this program,” says Branksome Hall teacher Giles Pinto. “They get challenged. “The research shows us: if the kids don’t feel comfortable, secure, connected to other people, particularly girls, we will have problems with learning. We have to go back to that step and make them feel like they have the tools.” Muiruri says that being equipped with these tools helps integrative thinkers to become better people. “You become an individual,” he says. “You become your own. I believe that if everybody was the same, it would be an extremely boring world, so I think learning how you perceive is good.”

Your perfect school Central Montessori Schools Central Montessori Schools: Help children reach their full potential Central Montessori Schools (CMS) is a nondenominational, co-educational private school that offers a Montessori learning environment that enhances each child's unique learning style. The school operates in five convenient locations in Thornhill and Toronto. Montessori education is internationally established as one of the most effective methods to help children "learn how to learn", thus gaining independence and self-confidence. During various stages of our Casa program, emphasis gradually shifts from basic motor skills and languages to development

of concentration, coordination, independence and sense of order. This leads the child to grasp writing, reading and mathematical concepts much more quickly. In our Elementary classrooms, we introduce hands-on material to assist in understanding concepts before they are committed to memory. Physical education, arts, French and various extra curricular activities help our students to achieve a holistic higher standard of education. The schools follow a high quality, accredited Montessori curriculum, which helps each child to reach their full potential. The daily

activities promote the development of social skills, cognitive ability, self-esteem, emotional and spiritual growth, and a love for learning. Central Montessori Schools is pleased to add a new Casa French Program at our Willowdale Campus. This program, for children 3-6 years of age is offered fully in French, taught by a certified Montessori teacher and follows the Montessori philosophy. The CMS Casa French class offers five half days (a.m./ p.m.) of five full days. For information please visit our website at www.cmschool.net.

King Heights Academy A private, fully authorized IB World School that offers programs from PK to Grade 8 At King Heights Academy, we provide a unique educational experience for children in Pre-K to Grade 8. As an independent school, we have the opportunity to offer an individualized, holistic approach to education. We are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment where children are given every opportunity to develop a range of cogni-

tive, critical thinking, creative problem-solving and social skills. Our talented staff members are dedicated to student success and achievement, and use a child-centered approach that fosters an environment of caring and respect. Our academic program is enriched with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program and extra-curricular activities that create a broad range of opportunities for students to be stimu-

lated, challenged and inspired. Our students are open minded, thoughtful learners who seek knowledge. They understand that our world is a complex, changing place that needs caring, compassionate and principled leaders, and they take action to make the world a better place. Contact us to arrange a personal tour: 905.652.1234 www.kingheightsacademy.com

Our Kids Camp Expo Find the right camp for your child at Canada’s largest Camp Expo! Don’t miss your chance to meet with top March Break, Summer, and Holiday camps, as well as year-round programs, for kids and teens at Roy Thomson Hall on Sunday, February 24th, 2013 from 12:00PM to 4:00PM! In support of the Kids In Camp charity (www.kidsincamp.com), the Our Kids Camp Expo brings together families and camps for a

one-of-a-kind occasion. This is a fun and informative event for anyone looking to save time and energy when searching for the best camps for their children. Take advantage of one-on-one conversations with camp and program administrators, families and alumni to discover programs and activities not found anywhere else.

Families also have a chance to win $500 toward a session with an exhibiting camp! Pre-register online for free admission valid for a family of four here: www.ourkids.net/campexpo/ (Regular walk-in admission is $20, which goes directly to supporting Kids in Camp).

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Your perfect school RoyalCrest Academy Educating Children For A Lifetime Of Success…. RoyalCrest Academy students learn to “Think, Love, and Create” in a school that offers a solid academic foundation coupled with extensive programs in French, the Arts, Music, Competitive Sports, and Interactive Computer Technology. RoyalCrest Academy

practices an interdisciplinary approach to learning in an enriched environment that exceeds the Ministry of Education expectations. The curriculum is designed to create an atmosphere to help children become compassionate people, responsible

citizens, and individuals with integrity for a lifetime of success. Open House Dates: Saturday, January 26th, 2013 10:00AM-12:00PM Saturday, February 23th, 2013 10:00AM-12:00PM

Scholar Montessori Scholar Montessori: A holistic approach to learning More than 100 years ago, physician and scholar Maria Montessori created a philosophy for education based upon her observations of children. Today, a growing number of parents are choosing the Montessori method for their children. Montessori schools help children develop creativity, problem-solving methods, critical thinking and time-management skills, to contribute to society and the environment, and to become fulfilled people. At the heart of the method is the child. Montessori children learn in a supportive and non-competitive environment and the focus is on the child’s individuality and specific needs. It’s based on the fact children learn best when they are free to interact with the world around them, offering an alternative to the structured formal education systems used in public schools.

Teachers uniquely trained in the method use specially-designed materials that are not only stimulating and imaginative, but are self-correcting, allowing children to proceed at their own pace. Scholar Montessori Academy, with two campuses in Woodbridge, has been offering a holistic, developmentally sound approach to early education since 1999. Through the school’s daily focus on the three basic principles of Montessori philosophy – observation, individual liberty and preparation of the environment – students learn more than just basic knowledge. They learn life skills like conflict-resolution, says Ilyas Rafi, the school’s founder and director. “In keeping with classic Montessori practice, all classrooms are multi-age, three-year groupings with a pupil-to-teacher ratio of

8 to 1,” says Mr. Rafi. “Our children learn explore and learn concepts in arithmetic, sensorial, practical life, language, geography and culture. We also offer art, music, drama, physical education and French, depending on the classroom and the age of the children.” Another important function of the schools is to give families a sense of community and support. “We acknowledge that parents are the child’s first and most-important teachers,” he says. “Our intention is to involve and educate parents about their child’s development, to them connect to each other and give them an opportunity to contribute to their child’s education.” For more information, call Scholar Montessori Academy at 905-265-1959 or 905-856-3426. www.scholarmontessori.ca

Discovery Day Camp Discovery Day Camp has been creating over 40 years of wonderful camp memories! Discovery Day Camp offers your child a hero’s journey – a quest for self-discovery, with endless opportunities for exploration, in a world of creativity, culture and socialization. Creating a sense of wonder and joy through activities that have meaning and purpose

and that will contribute to the development of child’s character, who will make a positive contribution to our global community. Digital Photography, Robotics, Science Exploration, Dance and Beach Volleyball! A few of the many programs!

Summer and March day camp program hours are from 9:00 am- 4:00 pm, with extended care hours available for an additional fee from 7:30 am until 8:30 am and from 4:30 pm until 6:00 pm. www.discoveryday.ca

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educational experience integrates challenge and inspiration in all areas: academics, arts, athletics and citizenship. It seamlessly combines two internationally acclaimed approaches; a flagship Montessori program (18 months to grade 6) and a welcoming International Baccalau-

reate program (grade 7 to 12). To learn more visit us at www.tmsschool.ca or call 905.889.6882 Ext. 230 to arrange for a tour. The Bayview Campus and Elgin Mills Campus are located in Richmond Hill, ON. TMS School is a member of CIS and accredited by IB, CAIS and CCMA.

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HE SHOOTS, HE SCORES! The St. Jean de Brebeuf Black Bears were held off the scoresheet in the first period before notching three in the second to overtake the first place Jean Vanier Jaguars. By the final whistle, the Bears had added two more by the final buzzer to win the game.

Black Bears pull upset Brebeuf knocks off league leading Jean Vanier Jaguars 5–3

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attling back against the division leaders, Woodbridge’s St. Jean de Brebeuf Black Bears upset the undefeated Jean Vanier Jaguars 5–3 on the ice Jan. 8. The match up, a home game at Al Palladini Community Centre for the fifth place Black Bears, was a tough one out of the gates. Having not played competitive hockey in a month, the Black Bears had to play catch-up with a fast-skating Vanier squad. “They have a lot of speed of course,” the Bears’ Joey Mete said. “You have to confine them in our own zone, you don’t want them to fast break in the neutral zone or come back to score on us, of course.” “We tried to keep our cool, just kept it going,” said Stefano Augurusa, Black Bears captain and defenceman. “We were getting our chances, it wasn’t all them, we just wanted to keep going. They were trying to stretch the ice a bit, so we trying to work to that.” A 2–0 deficit at the end of the first period was marked by sloppy turnovers by the Black Bears, and clever goals by the Jaguars’ Michael Emanoilidis and Connor Beck — who beat Bears goaltender Joseph Romhanyi on his glove side on both occasions. The Jaguars looked refreshed, winning early puck battles and winning face-offs. The Bears didn’t let the Jaguars run up the score.

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With only two lines dressed, the Bears showed discipline, establishing some physicality on defence — via solid bodychecking and poke checks on Vanier odd-man rushes — and dumping the puck and moving forward on offence. The physicality paid off in the second period. Brebeuf scored three unanswered goals — including a quick one by Luca Borghello, and the go-ahead marker by Aryton Cescon. Two of them, including Cescon’s goal, came on Vanier’s doorstep. Equally, the Jaguars looked gassed, unable to create scoring opportunities in the open ice. The second intermission was a crucial time for the Vanier, a chance to regroup. “[We felt panicked], but we were trying back at it, we’ve come back from deficits before,” said Vanier player Joseph Rositano. “We were thinking that maybe we can come back from this one. That was the attitude we tried to keep.” Despite Vanier’s elevated physicality in the period, Brebeuf scored twice, one full strength goal, a one-timer from a pass behind the net, and an empty net goal under two minutes left in the contest. “We weren’t too worried about scoring, although goals would help, but we were more focused on defence,” Mete said. “We played a two-three system — we kept three back [on defense], two in — and we just wanted to focus of defence.”

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BATTLE: The Vanier Jaguars came out hard in the first, outskating their opponents, but in the second period momentum had swung in favour of Brebeuf.

The win gets the Black Bears back to .500 for the season, with one more contest remaining on the schedule for the season, a match against St. Maximilian on Jan. 15.

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