Fifteen Skeena students have dedicated thelr f understanding ethics, problem solving an Two weekend sesstons have been followed b d making responsible decisions, y two hours of after-school Inst ree time to learning valuable skills, such as being a good listener, in order to become Peer Counsellors. ructlon every Wednesday. None of the counsellor trainees appear to have lost their enthusiasm for the project. - Skeena students with troubles to get aid from trained classmates - The often impenetrable shell that _ protects a teen’s self-esteem but prevents revealing problems to an adult, is a communication gap now being addressed by a unique group of student leaders at Skeena Junior. Secondary School. Based on the premise that teens confide their best kept secrets only with a teenage friend, 15 Skeena students have dedicated their own free time to learning valuable skills such as being a good listener, understanding ethics, problem- Events this week solving and making responsible decisions. “Kids will naturally talk with one another when: they have problems,’’ says Skeena counsellor Mary Papais. ‘‘It’s just the sort of natural flow of things. Kids will talk * to peers about minor problems but wait until things are out of hand before they talk to‘an adult.’’ A pilot project in Skeena this year, the program could spread rapidly when the early signs of its ' in Terrace schools Wednesday, April 13 — Char- lotte Diamond, a singer and guitarist, will entertain students from E.T. Kenney, Parkside and Veritas at 10. a.m. at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre and visit Kiti K’Shan at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 — School District 88 is holding registration: for 1988-89. Kindergarten ‘and Grade One French _ more information phone Sue at 635-4691 or Kathy at 638-1976. Thursday, April 14 .— ” Charlotte Diamond. will enter-. tain Thornhill Primary and Cop- per Mountain (Kindegarten to Grade 3)-at 9 a.m, at Thornhill Primary. She will visit New . Hazelton’ Elementary at 1:30 p.m. to entertain John Field, New Hazelton and South - Hazelton students. Thursday,’ April 14 — Registration for English Kindegarten will be held in all primary schools in the Ter- race/Thornhill area from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All children must be five years old as of Dec. 31, (1988, and birth certificates and immunization records are re- quired. oe - Friday, April 15 — Charlotte Diamond will visit Stewart Elementary at 9 a.m, and Kit- wanga Blementary/Junior Secondary at 2 p.m. This com- pletes her tour of School District 88. Friday, April 15 — Caledonia students receive their third term report cards. - - Monday, April 18 — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Open House for parents at Caledonia Senior Secondary School, An oppor-. tunity for paretits. to discuss Immersion at Kiti.— K’Shan Primary School at 9 a.m.sharp. Space is limited. For . their child’s progress with their teachers. ‘Friday, April 22 & Saturday April 23 — The annual Terrace Science Fair will be held in the Caledonia Senior Secondary gymnasium. Some of the high- lights include science exhibits, straw tower building, the two- egg drop, a paper airplane con- test, and a new challenge, “Scientific Pursuits’’. Friday, April 22 — A non- instructional day at Kiti K’Shan Primary School. Saturday, April 23 — At 8 . p.m.. “Einstein”’,: a one-man play, will be staged at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre. The per- formance is sponsored by the Terrace Concert Society. success are recognized. According to Papais, when the program was first introduced, 38 Skeena students filled out applica- tions, She said it was necessary to narrow that number down in order to provide effective instruction and, through consultation with the stu- dent body, 15 were selected. Papais is being assisted in the coordination of the program by drug and alcohol counsellor Carol Harvie, and both say they are impressed with the dedication shown by students. =. | According to Harvie, two gruell- ing weekend sessions have been followed'’by two hours of after- # school instruction every Wednes- day, and none of the counsellor trainees have lost an ounce of en- thusiasm. Harvie said the purpose of the program is ‘‘preventative’’ and is intended to get teens to talk about things like family problems, abuse, peer pressure and drug or alcohol abuse before their troubles become - | serious. mo She explained that the peer counsellors effectively put “another set of 15 ears out there’’, and after the initial session the more serious cases will be referred to an ap- propriate adult professional who can help the troubled teen find solu- tions. ; And it’s beginning to work, said - Harvie. “They're only in the early stages right now but the kids have a kind of sense that there is somebody they can talk to. It’s star- ting to happen.”’- Thornhill honor roll With the second school term complete, Thornhill Elementary School has- announced the names of students achieving Honor Roll status. They are: Grade Four: Carly Belina, _ Lisa Clarke, Liberty Hull, Jamie Hill, Shane Newton, Selena Popovitch, Kim Porter, Kerri Skaalrud, Jill Thiessen, Donnita Vienneau and Reuben Wenzel. ’ Grade Five: Shane Clutter- buck, Darlynne Braid, Faye Coburn, Josie Gavronski, Soren Hedberg, Scott Long, Melanie Mintenko, Ryan Monsen, Krista - Pearse and Jason Yamashita. Grade Six: Dusty Clarke, Karolyn Cote, Jonathan Duffy, David Halley, Sonja Hedberg, Scott Johnston, Jenice Kinney, Lorissa Mattheis, Vanessa Pear- son and Paula Pocha. Grade Seven: Josee Banville, Melanie Conrad, Kari Eisner, Christine Eys, Keri Fell, Melanie: Gavronski, Josee Jenniss, Jessica Lambright, Corina. Lockyer, Natosha Morris, Rodney Sanches, Jennifer Smith and Christine Todd. Achievers — announced ‘Copper Mountain Elementary , School principal D.M. Crawley has announced the most recent Academic Effort winners in the _ ‘ school. They are: oe, Grade 1 — Tasha Dejong and — C.J. McColl; Grade 2 — Frances Koehl and Amanda Beatty; Grade 3 — Cori Dacey and Joseph Henry; Grade 4/5 — Sarah Davies and Allan King; ‘Grade 5/6 — Nola Haselmeyer . and Robin Wilson; Grade 6/7 — ‘Ron’ Thorsen and Shawn’ ‘Bellamy. 7 ° whe, cHuncn | rrr Sacred Heart Catholic Mass Times: Pastor: Church _ Saturday: 7:30 p.m. Fr. Allan F. Noonan Sundays: 9:00 a.m. O.M.1. . 11:00 a.m. . 4830 Straume Avenue 635-2313 St. Matthew’s Anglican Episcopal Church S Sunday Services: Rector Rev.: - 9am. & 11 a.m. Sheila Champion Sunday School classes ore held during the 9 a.m. service. Child core is avilable duing the 9 a.m. service. ; § 4506 Lakelse Avenue 635-9019 Christ Lutheran Church Sunday School and Adult Class: , 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 am ~ 3229 Sparks Street | 635-5520 Terrace Seventh-Day Adventist Church Sabbath School: | Pastor: ; Saturday 9:30 0.m. - Ole Unruh — 635-7313 Divine Service: Prayer Meeting: Saturday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. oo 9306 Griffiths oe 635-3232 Evangelical Free Church Sunday School: . Pastors: | . (for all ages) * Jim Westman 9:45 a.m. Gordon Froese Sunday Services: Prayer Meeting: 8:30 a.m. /11:00 a.m.” Wed. 7:00 p.m. _ 6:30 p.m. . 3302 Sparks Street 635-5115. . Knox United Church Sunday Worship: Minister: 10:30 a.m. Stan Bailey Sunday School: Youth Group: o 10:30 a.m. 7 6:80pm a 4907 Lazelle Ave. 635-6014. Terrace Pentecostal Assembly B Early Service: Pestor: Assoc. Pastor: 8:30 am. : , John Caplin. Len Froese. ‘Sunday School: . Prayer Time: 10:00 a.m. . &:00 p.m Morning Service: _ Evening Service: Witham. -- 6:30pm |. y 3511 Eby Street 635-2434 The Alliance Church Familiy Bible School: = = Pastor: * 9:45 a.m. : Rick Wiebe - Morning Service: Fellowship Service _ 11:00 a.m. 6:3) p.m. All are cordially invited Youth Ministries + Home Bible Studies * Visitation 4923 Agar Avenue _ 635-7727 The Salvation Army Sunday Services: _ 9:30 a.m. Christian Education (all ages) ' 11:00 a.m. Holiness Meeting 7:00 p.m. Salvation Meeting | a. For Further Information call 4643 Walsh Avenue — 635-6480 Christian Reformed Church Sunday Services: Pastors 11 a.m, & 5 p.m. Peter Sluys -— 635-2621 Cotfee Break, Ladies’ Bible Study Wednesdays 9:45 a.m. & 7:45 p.m. — Back-to-God hour Sundays 9:30 p.m. on CJFW-FM radio. 3602 Sparks 635-6173 DIRECTORY | a ean,