B6 Terrace Review - Wednesday, May 8, 1991 | CHURCH DIRECTORY ~ “1 aman think himself to be something, when he is nothing: he deceiveth him- self.” , Galatians 6:3 | E . . oA Parents for French AGM this weekend Sacred Heart Catholic Church ‘Mass Times: . Pastor: Saturday: 7:30 o.m. Fr. Allan F. Noancn | Sundays: 9:00 a.m. O.M.I. 11:30 a.m. "4890 Straume Avenue 635-2313 _ St, Matthew’s Anglican Church Priest in Charge: Rev. Eugene Miller 635-9019 Holy Eucharist: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. 4506 Lakelse Avenue Christ Lutheran Church Moming Worship — 11:30 a.m. Sunday School — 10:15 a.m. Pastor: Donald P. Bolstad 3229 Sparks Street 635-5520 Terrace Seventh-Day Adventist Church Sabbath School: — Pastor: Saturday 9:30 a.m. Ole Unruh — 635-7313 Divine Service: Prayer Meeting: Saturday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. 3306 Griffiths 635-3232/ Evangelical Free Church -§unday School: Pastor : (for all ages} W.E. Glasspell - 9:45a.m. Sunday Services: - Prayer Meeting: 11:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m, Wed. 7:00 p.m. 3302 Sparks Street 635-5115 Terrace Full Gospel Christian Fellowship NEW LOCATION: 3222 Munroe Street Sunday Service: 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Mid-Weok Service — Pastor: Slade Compton and Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. Church: 638-8384 Res.: 638-0829 Knox United Church Sunday Worship: Minister: 10:30 a.m. Stan Bailey - Sunday School: Youth Group: 10:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 4907 Lazelle Ave. 635-6014 Terrace Pentecostal Assembly Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: John Caplin Morning Service: 10:30 a.m. Associate Pastor: Cliff Siebert Evening Service: 6:30 p.m. 3511 Eby Street 635-2434 The Alliance Church Family Bible Hour: 9:45 a.m. Morning Service: 11:00 a.m. ' Evening Fellowship: 6:30 p.m. Ass't Pastor: Douglas Ginn All are cordially invited Youth Ministries * Home Bible Studies * Visitatlon 635-7725 4923 Agar Avenue 635-7727 Christian Reformed Church Sunday Services: Pastor: 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Peter Sluys — 635-2621 Coffee Break, Ladies Bible Study September-May 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 3602 Sparks 635-7207 "EDUCATION _ Contributed by Liz Ball The Terrace chapter of Canadian Parents for French will be hosting the annual general meeting of the British Columbia CPF in Terrace on May 10 to 12. The theme of the AGM, “The Gift of Bilingualism - Understandirig - and Tolerance", seems appropriate given the cur- _ rent political turmoil in Canada. _ The local members expect up to 100 ‘out-of-town delegates to attend. For many, this will be their first trip into the Northwest. So, in addition to a full conference agenda, several excursions and events have been planned to intro- -duce delegates to the natural at- tractions of this arca. CPF is a nationwide voluntary association of parents whose goal is to provide educational opportun- ities for young Canadians to learn and use ine rrench language. CPF Grade 9 acts as an information sharing resource for parents, educators, governments, and - the general public on French education oppor- tunities in Canada, Membership in CPF is open to anyone interested in supporting French second lan- guage education. The Terrace chapter was founded in 1980, and over the years has provided information for parents about French programs in Terrace . schools, and has scheduled extra- curricular activities in French such | as French classes for adults, swim- ming lessons, concours and other after school activities. The AGM begins Friday evening, May 10, with registration greetings from Mayor Talstra, and updates on provincial activities. Saturday events are being held at Northwest Community College, and include a variety of workshops, the AGM and guest speaker Jack Fleming, coming to Centennial Christian The Terrace Centennial Christian School on Sparks St. will be add- ing Grade 9 to their curriculum this September. School principal Frank Voogd says the addition of . Grade 8 just last year has proved quite successful (there are present- ly 16 students enrolled), and par- ents felt there was a real need to add an additional secondary grade. Operating under the classification of an independent schoo! (gov- erned by the Independent School Act), Centennial Christian School belongs to the Society of Christian Schools of B.C., operated by the Terrace Calvin Christian School Society. Although independent schools are often referred to as "private schools", they shy away from the term. Private schools such as the exclusive private schools in Britain and the United States fall under a completely different category. An independent school is any person or organization outside the public school system providing an educational program to 10 or more school age students. They must: hold a valid Certificate of Group Classification from the Inspector of Independent Schools, and must meet municipal zoning, health and safety codes. Montessori and Native Indian Band schools are two other examples of independent schools. Approximately seven percent (35,000) of all school age children in B.C. are enrolled in independent schools. Now in their 25th year (1966-67 was their first year of operation), Centennial Christian has just com- pleted their new building. When they first went into operation they rented space from the adjacent Christian Reformed Church. It is a parent-run school, and parents have full say in everything concerning the school. Education needs are based on the views of the parents, Voogd says that they offer a full curriculum, and that they look closely at what the Min- istry of Education guidelines offer. "Our students don’t miss out on anything; our principal goal is to offer a sound Christian education," he says. -One of the long term goals for the school is to offer an educa- tional program from Kindergarten to Grade 12, but adding high school grades is a much slower, more cautious process since those grades are much more costly to operatc. Voogd says enrolment is assistant deputy minister of educa- tion programs, who will be speak- ing on the Year 2000 issues in French immersion. Sunday’s schedule includes workshops and a presentation by Jean Anne Lowis, assistant director, Ministry of Education. The workshops will be led by “Yocal and provincial facilitators. Topics include "tactics for think- ing", "CPF focus on remote issues", "how to sound like you speak French even if you don’t", "CPF orientation" (giving back- ground on CPF and its functions), "cooperative learning” and "French action songs and games for you and your children". Parents, teachers and members of the gen- eral public who would be inter- ested in attending the workshops are invited to contact Kathy Albert (635-9440, message) oF Norma Bohle (635-4845) for further infor- mation. School = ee = steadily climbing (there are ap- proximately 200 students enrolled this school year), and he puts the growing popularity of independent schools down to the fact that more and more parents want their children educated in a system that not only stresses moral values, but allows them as parents to have a full say in what type of education their children will receive. And although some parents may simply be fed up with the public school system, Voogd is quick to point out that there are many fine teachers in the public schools, and that in no way does he see Centen- nial Christian Schoo] as being set up in opposition to the public system. Students also receive much the same extra-curricular activities as the public schools: music festival, science fair, involvement in differ- ent sports activities, a school newspaper that all grades, includ- ing Kindergarten, can contribute to, various field trips and other opportunities. "We have always found that our students have always done well, academically and otherwise, even after leaving this school to enter high school, Voogd says. -NWCC board business At: the board meeting of Northwest Community College trustees on April 13, board members unanimously passed a ‘motion to maintain their annual honouraria at the current rate — $3,000 per members, $4,000 for the chairman. The report from the Task Force on a presentation and ac- tion plan for the Ministry of Ad- vanced Education was received and approved, The Task Force, comprising Al Gorley, menniber from Houston, Joanne Monag- han of Kitimat, Nancy Wilson of Prince Rupert and college bursar Geoff Harris, will ad- dress the needs and requirements of the college to the year 2000 for funding and facilities, capital requirements, student needs and the economic and social benefits for the nine geo- graphic areas which comprise the college region. The members were advised of the annual meeting in Prince George on June 13, 14 and 15 of the Advanced Education Coun- cil of B.C. at which each college will have a showcase. A video is being prepared for NWCC. Graduation ceremonies were held May 4 at the college with Geoffrey Weller, president of University of Northern B.C., as guest speaker, The meeting of the college council was held at the same time, with a breakfast meeting preceding the cere- monies.