Legion Sponsors School

For Retarded Children

A day tr:-.itiiiir class for retarded cm: pen is now on the forward niu ch in Charlottetown. due first- lv to the careful planning and aitiziiiig interest in such children by a small group o' narcnts. sec- oiidly to the Charlottetown Br ich of the Canadian Legion. 15, S. L. which has taken on the spriisorthip 0 this worthy pro- ject. and thirdly to the deep in- t(i'(.ai and co-operation of t!,ove"n- iiirntal departments atid the City School lloa"d

The idca iiils rcccivcd favour-ti ably zit tlte first Legion meeting - at uiiicli it was proposed. about I ycar ztgu. The pros and cons were iiisciisscd and well weighed at this in -cit: .iivu ”.("'lIll . Commit- tees were formed: contact was iiuzdc with the Dcpartment of Ed- ucation. Deparlnicnt of Health and t'i v Si-liooi do '. ctc. All were syiitputlielic to the idea. All were llilllili! to co-operate: but all 'elt. that the project should be the

JACQUELINE CUMMISKEY strcviail I'csituI1silvilit.V of some Daria the Board as a Consultant.

icular ortgattizatiott That organi-J The L-mm;-en's entry to school I.iIil(lll was the Charlottetown was happy and free from 51;-aim Brallcll of the Canadian L('Ei0ll- tltcuiuse of frequent visits in the

h b th t h h' h ll.- sciiooi. Roost REMODELLED .ie?,"1i: ,yg.,.,ed f:,.i...Z'.i” clhildri'sellat.-

The Cl y School Board agreed to protiiic a room in cm of thei City Schools. This room uas re-l iitodellcd and retlccoratcd by the free services of Legion members. The Departiiieitt of Education pro- vided financial assistance The Kinette Club contributed gener- ously in furitisitint.:s and equip-l iiicnt. and everything was begin- ning to shape up well. i

Much thought had been given to? a suitable teacher for such a class. The Parents Association had heard aboitt the work of one, Miss Sue llolictt, and they decided to write in iicr to see if site knew of anyone vtiioin she could recommend as tcaclier. They were indeed more fortunate than they had anticipat- cd when Miss Hollett, herself. de- cidcd to come and organize the school. She proved to be the ideal person for this important work. She had bccn a former nursery school to.-icitcr. and received her training at the institute of Child Study at the University of To- ronto. She also had considerable experience in establishing pro- ;1l'tlmS for trainable children. Furlhcrittttie. she had just com- pleted a three month study of spec- ial class-cs and institutions in the United States before coming to (Iii.-irlottetown.

BOARD APPOINTED .. Soon iifter liliss liollcit's arrival in February. a meeting was called and .1 rcprc-sentzttive group as- sctitbled in the Y. M. C. A. nudi- toriiun. At this meeting A board of directors was formed with mom- ltcrs chosen from the Parents As- sociation, the Legion and the Kin- cite Club. The Superintendent of ('ity Scltools is also a me ber. 'l'he tcztchcr of the school and he child pvrciiintrist of the Mental Health Clinic serve as professional advis crs to the Board of Directors. Pro- p.-trations began immediately and the class opened after the Easter vzicattion. with six children attend- ing a morning session. Children ulio are not ready for a group etc pcrtcnce receive special help in the afternoon. Since that time others have been added while others are prepared for group ex- perience by Visits to the homes. These too will be added to the groups as they bec trainobleo The Mental Health Clinic plays an important role. The children are screened there and parents nre rccciving help and guidance in being able to discuss their com- moit problem with Dr. Malcolm ll('f:k. Child Psychiatrist. at the Clinic. Dr. Beck keeps up to date on the development of the group tltrougit weekly con'erences with the teacher. The school also has the services of the Department oi Public Health. and Miss Ida Mac- Kay. Superintendent of Public llcalth Nurses has been added to

C omin; Events

Married couples dance Corrnn Ban Hall. Friday January llth.

Married Couples dance Curran lion llall, Friday. January llth.

Brookficld annual church meet- ing will be held in the church Tuesday, January 8th. at 2 p.rn.

Cards. Dance in Vernon River Hall, Wednesday Jan 9. Cards I- 9.30. Webster's Orchestra.

Strathnlbyn District L.0.L. will meet in Rose Valley, Wednesday. .ln;.ttary 9th at 1.1!). All members requested to attend. r

Dance West Royalty Rnll. Wednesday. Rollie Macltenzleh Orchentrm Canteen urrvlco. om to I21)

Big Bingo of Moral continu- ity Hail. Wednesday. The prices will be good. The Jack Pot is till. I o'clock.

Danes

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8'0 cont. Wedncdny In to former: Abattoir

Valley Y.P.It. v-up a tuner corns-

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ionship. Also the children had visit- ed the school with their parents before the opening day.

PERSONAL ATTENTION

Each child is receiving personal attention. according to his needs. and through creative play culp- ment. development of finger dex- terity and muscular co-ordination is being aided. the span of attent- ion increased. and the children are

'expericncing joy in being able to

complete it task. Emphasis is being placed on the development of speech and music is an import- ant part of the program. A child sometimes experiments with ords for the first time, when he s re- laxed and happy in it music circle.

It takes time and patience to teach children who are retarded and progress is often slow. They are taught to function at -their own mental level. With consistent train- ing they will, in time. be capable of looking after their own personal needs. By learning to get along with others they will find life in the community more pleasant and their lives will be more useful

Parents and teacher are work- ing together in an effort to estab- lish relations and create hobbies in the home, whereby the children will learn to use their leisure hours more constructively.

lliiss Hollett, during her stay in '

Charlottetown. has accomplished a great deal. The foundation has been well laid and a good teacher- parent association established She has made many visits to the homes of retarded children. has talked over many problems with parents and has instituted many rules of routine which have left the parents in a better position to understand and cope with the particular pro- blems of the children.

WORK IN GOOD HANDS

Feeling that her work of organ- ization was completed here. sho' has now gone to establish a amiliar school in Dartmouth. The local board feels that she has left the work in good hands - those of Miss Jacqueline Cummiskey who has been associated with Miss Hollett in the school-since September of last year. It is thought that be- cause she is a graduate of Prince of Wales College. because of her experience in a class of a similar nature in Montreal for one year and also because of her teaching at the provincial school with Miss Hollett. Miss Cummiskey is well fitted and qualified for the posit- ion. Site is an intelligent and IC- comvlished young lady who is deeply interested in the problems of retarded children. Her ability as a musician will stand her in good stand as music has proved an im- portant factor in the instruction of such children. She will continue to hold weekly conferences with Dr. Muicoim Beck, who spares neither time nor energy in the interest of these children. Miss icummlskey

concert is Held In I-lazolbroolr Church

The Huelbronlr Sunday School children presented their annual Christmas concert in I-fazelbrook Church on Saturday. Dec. 22nd. Rev. C. w. Pusey noted or chair- man and the program opened with the Christmas carol "0 Come all Ye Faithful." Cborul "Little Snow- flakes" was given by the Sunday school with a Welcome" i-ecitr

wood. Melvyn Crane. Lowell Car- ver. David Jnhlno and Byron

nng.'It ch-lstrn:nI recitation rm gvntrrbouh cnunnnndllrnu . A l&II! '8 If by

on Dante gglklu. "Kory " by lootrlce by Grant. uh Jonhtu. Bu-noocorvor."1'hoowiulcI" . 0a.?-Ia.

hrouhnrnn. Lltttut i4owO Forninnon.

WIS daughter or Mrs. John C. Cum- mlskey and the late Mr. Cumml

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1311: Prince Edward Islang 08; called by the minister. Rev. W. Tr ning Class is in opera on 'Fors,-the. Charlottetown today through the igram was an address read by faith and determination of in small 1 Mrs. Harry Lawson. with the pre Johits'on. group of parents and wliith tche C38?-lsengatiou of gifts by Rev. W. For- lottetown Branch of t e ana tan syt e to it rs. Legion as sponsors the project is church organist. also to Mrs. Fred now becoming. in every 9-W159 01 Browning. assistant organist for Sleepinr!"--Nit". Harry liiarL.'-uch-lers. Rev. W. Forsythe spoke very the term -. . Community Project. the mid-summer months. Inn. Mrs

Annual Concord. Hold At Stonhopo Church

Stanho-pe United Church was de- corated in keeping with the fes ivo season for the annual concert.

Faithful.

Sunday School. assisted by the members of the church choir. onttoue yougand. at Charlottetown the evening of Dec. lath.

A 'arge church and listened very attent- ively to the members as they were MaCLauchlan. included in the pro- girls and boys. Recitation:

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Prii.VEFe-Rev. W. Forsythe. Welcome-Doris Chappell. Drill: Chriswrias-by nine buys igels Song. Solo: Gentle Mary Laid presented by the children of the Child-Barrie Ross. Recitation: We Love Him-Char ;

SOIIEI gliere We Come 10 Bell”? i Recitation: Your Guest-Donnie auuience filled the hem-Kindergarten girls. i T i Recitation: Your Part - Brenda; Song: The First Noel -Senlori

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"S--it'y the Night is tree by the Sunday School teach- Warren Marshall. itayviiigbly oi the superintendent Harry

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lLinus Misener. Duet: Blessed Bnbo-Hsathor and Donna Marshall.

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l is. Christmas Message - Rev. W iForsythe.

:Wish You A Merry Chri tmao". Closing hymn: Joy to the World After the closing hymn fudge

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Reading: The Search - Ronnie was passed around while the gi'ts of thanks to Mr. and

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The regular meeting of West Douglas, iCovehead W.I- met at the home int; were read and adopted Au ap- 3 Anthem by the Choir: The Art of Mrs. Leitb Mncitinnon on Dec. 993' has

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ldth with eleven members present gt . , ' unded that 85.00 be donated to worm Hanna", Mum" Wened mm "'9 ode (ul'jthat. it was also decided that 35.00

' be donated for treats for the school

Mum" 0' the '""i””' mewt children at Christmas. There was

in discussion on having a bazaar in the Community Hall and it was .

Kle"y' leach?” and organm 3" decided that each member bring,

their work and success of the c n- . g . ten. Much cred" goes N M11 . several articles and five lunches 1105195; Ind commute; m chug, Song by Sunday School: "we Rhodes Warren. Mrs. Horace Mar-' shall and especially Mrs. Harry

for sale to be held on Dec. l2th.I School committee reponcd, l zbrushes be purchased for school.

Harry Kielly gave a hearty t-are Sick committee no report. a letter,

Mrs E.” of thanks was read from Ali's. Vic-E

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land Bearisto's. Roll call to be as- svtered with 10 cents for cards. Lunch committee Mrs. Orr Mo- Cann, Mrs. George Bell. Mn. Ro- land Bearisto. Collection for tho evening 32.25. Birthday box 87.70.

Bingo for next meeting. Mrs. Wal- ii

ter McLure, Mary Forsyth nnd Mrs. R Bearisto. After a delicious lunch served by

meeting closed with the Queen and all enjoyed I social hour together.

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