A public meeting tonight at St. Lawrence Hall on the future of the Gardiner Expressway has heard considerable opinion that the expressway should be saved, but that the portion east of the Don Valley should be torn down. There is nothing definitive to be decided tonight. The expensive task of fixing the Gardiner would be lessened by removing the eastern part. It would apparently permit desirable development. This option would also maintain the rather busy link not just from downtown but distant points to the west with South Bayview and other parts of the City.
On the set of Star Wars as teasers keep on coming
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The world probably does not need an excuse like Star Wars Day (May the 4th be with you) to find the sequel of interest.
National Post writes editorial searing the OSSTF
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•The National Post has published an editorial searing the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation The newspaper seizes on a common complaint among parents — that they have no idea what the union is on strike about. The Post also makes it clear that the negotiations and the so called strategic strikes called so far are absolutely about money despite claims to the contrary. It recounts the sad recent history of Dalton McGuinty’s effort to regain control of education in the province and the current Liberal government’s sell-out to the OSSTF before the election last year. Like all huge unions the OSSTF is interested in the size of its membership. With members comes power. The Post writes:”Is there a single parent or student in all of Ontario who would value seniority over quality in a teacher? What sort of professional would even want to be judged on that basis? Schools are not assembly lines, churning out widgets; they are educating children. It’s hard work. Passion, ingenuity and creativity are key.” Problems of nepotism and unfair hiring is no reason to choose teachers in such a foolishly simplistic way.
Trudeau vows to make rich pay for middle class break
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•Thorncliffe Park School nearly vacant in sex ed boycott
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•Thorncliffe Park Public School was nearly empty on Monday (May 4, 2015) as parents protested against the province’s new sex ed curriculum. Toronto District School Board spokesman Ryan Bird told the CBC that 1,220 of the 1,350 Grade 1 to Grade 5 students are not currently in class.
CGS public speaking puts children on road to leadership
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•This is the fourth in a series of stories about Leaside’s Children’s Garden School published by The South Bayview Bulldog All stories
Public Speaking is an integral part of the curriculum at Children’s Garden School. From morning announcements and monthly assemblies to the Public Speaking Contest in the Spring, students are given many opportunities to develop their public speaking skills throughout the school year. Public speaking can be a challenging and frightening experience at any age and CGS staff is there to guide, support and challenge children as their skills grow. Over time, students gain the confidence needed to become relaxed speakers, able to communicate with humour and feeling.
Voice (intonation, expression, projection, speed, fluency)
Captivation of Audience (attention-getting, interesting)
Eye Contact (looking up at audience)
Posture (standing tall, standing still)
Memory (how much of the speech is presented from memory?)
Once the tallies are taken into account and the winners have been chosen (one per grade), the judges have an opportunity to share their feedback with each contestant. Comments are always positive, with a few suggestions for improvement. Common comments include slowing down and using a louder voice. Contestants are reminded that it is ok to share their passion and humour, and to remember that the most compelling speeches include a balance of facts and personal feeling. Congratulations to this year’s winners, Peter in Grade 2 and Carmen in Grade 3. (Pictured below with the Principal.) We see contestants Isabella and Charlotte speaking (inset) and the judge listening carefully. All are well on their way to a life time of successful public speaking.
The Director of Admission is Kelly Scott who may be contacted at kscott@cgsschool.com and (
William and Kate’s princess is Charlotte Elizabeth Diana
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•She is officially Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge but you can call her Charlotte. The names cover a few bases by acknowledging Her Majesty and her grandmother, Diana. But the name of honour, the one to be used in conversational reference, is Charlotte. Charlotte is the middle name of Aunt Pippa, Kate’s sister. BBC
Moving feature on a teen who found his forever home
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This story from USA Today is about 14-year-old Ke’onte and his checkered efforts to find an adoptive home. A TV anchor in Texas was able to help him and she was moved to tears when he visited her by surprise.
OSSTF strikes: Cabinet tells teachers there is just no money
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•Peel Region high schools are closed Monday morning in the face-off over money between the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) and the Ontario government. It’s money the province does not have. As the Globe and Mail says this morning: “Premier Kathleen Wynne and Education Minister Liz Sandals have both acknowledged that this will be a difficult round of bargaining, with the Liberal government having told all public-sector workers that wage increases will only be possible if they and their employers manage to find the money within their existing budgets.” Globe and Mail
Wynne’s green scheme could deal blow to Ontario, Canada
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•Canada thumps Germany 10-0 on big ice pad in Prague
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Laureen Harper spoke at the Canadian war cemetery at Groesbeeck in Holland to commemorate Victory in Europe 70 years ago. There were 7,200 Canadian army deaths during the final campaign to free Holland. Much is said and correctly so about the long and friendly memory of the Netherlands people. For Canada’s part, it becomes clearer with each year that it was our honour to be able to help the loyal Dutch.